On the evening of July 19th, a startling incident occurred on the Buriram-Khumueang road. A milk delivery truck was reported on fire near elderly residents' homes.

 

Rescue teams from the Buriram unit quickly arrived at the scene, reported Siam Rath.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Upon arrival, they discovered flames aggressively engulfing the truck's engine area. With swift action, the fire was controlled within 20 minutes.

 

The vehicle, an Isuzu pickup with the license plate BNG 2998, had its engine compartment severely damaged by the fire. Fortunately, the rescue team's rapid response prevented the fire from spreading further.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

An eyewitness, Mongkol Somsai, 33, recalled seeing smoke billowing rapidly from the parked truck. He shouted warnings to the driver and called for help as the flames intensified.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

The truck's owner, "Boy" (assumed name), 40, a sour milk deliveryman, was delivering to customers in Khumueang. He observed a flicker near the truck's gas system and went to check the motor, but was greeted by an unexpected blaze. Fortunately, he emerged without injury. What ignited the fire is still a mystery.

 

Top Picture: Siam Rath

 

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Same story....different day.

9 hours ago, webfact said:

What ignited the fire is still a mystery.

Fuel and a hot engine normally does it.

6 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Fuel and a hot engine normally does it.

Cigarette didn't help

He saw a flash from around the gas tank, lpg no doubt. 

10 hours ago, webfact said:

a sour milk deliveryman,

Sour milk sounds (and smells) awful, but for reference:-

 

Sour milk might sound unappetizing, but you’ll be surprised to learn that it has a plethora of uses in the kitchen. The acidity in sour milk can aid in tenderizing meats, giving a tangy flavor to baked goods, and even enhancing the taste of the beloved mac and cheese. 

 

https://thekitchencommunity.org/recipes-which-use-sour-milk/

I'm encouraged by the image of an umpire on scene presumbably controlling the two teams of firefighters.

On 7/20/2023 at 5:02 AM, webfact said:

The truck's owner, "Boy" (assumed name), 40, a sour milk deliveryman,

Poor guy, no need for insults 

 

23 hours ago, Burma Bill said:

Sour milk sounds (and smells) awful, but for reference:-

 

Sour milk might sound unappetizing, but you’ll be surprised to learn that it has a plethora of uses in the kitchen. The acidity in sour milk can aid in tenderizing meats, giving a tangy flavor to baked goods, and even enhancing the taste of the beloved mac and cheese. 

 

https://thekitchencommunity.org/recipes-which-use-sour-milk/

 

Just now, peterpaintpot said:

 

Believe it or not it has been used in the laying of big floors, I visited a small village in Sussex, UK some years ago where one of the public buildings had a floor that contained sour milk.

23 hours ago, Burma Bill said:

Sour milk sounds (and smells) awful, but for reference:-

 

Sour milk might sound unappetizing, but you’ll be surprised to learn that it has a plethora of uses in the kitchen. The acidity in sour milk can aid in tenderizing meats, giving a tangy flavor to baked goods, and even enhancing the taste of the beloved mac and cheese. 

 

https://thekitchencommunity.org/recipes-which-use-sour-milk/

It's a direct translation.

 

นมเปรี้ยว

 

It's drinking yogurt. Dutch Mill, Yakult. That sort of thing.