Explosion at Ratchaburi’s Canal Hotel causes collapse, injures 2

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An explosion at a renowned hotel in Ratchaburi province caused the building to collapse, injuring two individuals who were promptly hospitalised.

 

The incident occurred at The Canal Hotel in Hua Phai sub-district and was reported at 9.30am today. Officials immediately arrived at the scene, accompanied by representatives from relevant authorities, reported KhaoSod.

 

The gas explosion is reported to have caused the building to give way, with initial reports stating that two people sustained injuries. Both injured individuals were swiftly transported to the hospital for treatment. In the meantime, Pathomboromrachanusorn Foundation and the Hua Phai Sub-district Administrative Organisation are in the process of assessing the damage on-site, with further updates to be provided as the situation progresses.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Picture courtesy of Nat Nongphai Facebook

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/explosion-at-ratchaburis-canal-hotel-causes-collapse-injures-two

 

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[hotchilli]

Looking at that amount of damage they must have had a gas leak for quite some time and from a large gas supply.

That was not from the usual cooking cylinder.

[Geoffggi]

No mention of any guests staying there was the place empty or a failure in reporting?

[rwill]

1 hour ago, Geoffggi said:

No mention of any guests staying there was the place empty or a failure in reporting?

I stayed there a few months ago for a friends wedding.  Other than the wedding party there were not many people staying there.   People mostly go there to eat at their restaurant.  I personally don't think the food is very good.  The resort has a huge pool but it was filthy.  I wouldn't swim in it.

 

Anyway the kitchen is in the bottom floor below those rooms.  So perhaps other gas cylinders went off when the initial one exploded.

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