In Udon Thani, a German expatriate experienced a shocking moment when his car suddenly burst into flames as he was driving to get it painted. As smoke quickly filled the vehicle, he managed to escape just in time, bewildered about the cause of the fire. Preliminary investigations suspect the car's age and a potential fault in the engine system.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On October 24th, firefighters from the Ban Chan Municipal District were alerted to a vehicle fire on Mittraphap Road, Udon Thani, opposite the Bangchak fuel station. Upon arrival, they contained the blaze before it could completely destroy the green Mazda Astina 323, registered in Chonburi, reported Siam Rath.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Initial findings by officials suggest the fire might have started in the engine compartment, possibly due to a fuel leak or electrical malfunction. Further investigation into the exact cause is underway.

 

Mr. Dieter, the 68-year-old German national who speaks fluent Thai, said he had set out from his home to have the car painted. Suddenly, smoke appeared from the console.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

His wife added that she was relieved her husband was unharmed and, while they are unsure of the fire's cause, they are thankful for divine protection.

 

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At least he saved the money for repainting his old chunk🚗😉

"His wife added that she was relieved her husband was unharmed and, while they are unsure of the fire's cause, they are thankful for divine protection."

 

Seems to me that the fire's cause is likely to be ascertained and the "divine protection" a complete figment of the imagination. Perhaps it's soothing to go through life without a clue about why stuff happens.

7 hours ago, webfact said:

they are thankful for divine protection.

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My money is on the wife...CCTV???

Google translate, (falang) The German potato . Lucky he didn't end up as a Baked Potato.  

Schweine Dieter😀his name.

Selling bad butchery to customers?

Dont you worry, falang have big money.

When I said I wanted a Hot Rod....! 😡

8 hours ago, webfact said:

Preliminary investigations suspect the car's age and a potential fault in the engine system.

Sounds like the health of most ex-pats here 

8 hours ago, webfact said:

they are thankful for divine protection.

 

 

It was devine intervention that set it on fire in the first place

39 minutes ago, JCauto said:

"His wife added that she was relieved her husband was unharmed and, while they are unsure of the fire's cause, they are thankful for divine protection."

 

Seems to me that the fire's cause is likely to be ascertained and the "divine protection" a complete figment of the imagination. Perhaps it's soothing to go through life without a clue about why stuff happens.

It's either God's will or the work of the Devil for many. That's all they want to know.

Repainting a 30 yo Mazda is not for free😁

Meanwhile in China, a bag of rice fell to the ground...

52 minutes ago, JCauto said:

... Perhaps it's soothing to go through life without a clue about why stuff happens.

 

Agreed. I've been like that ever since I won the lottery.

57 minutes ago, JCauto said:

"His wife added that she was relieved her husband was unharmed and, while they are unsure of the fire's cause, they are thankful for divine protection."

 

Seems to me that the fire's cause is likely to be ascertained and the "divine protection" a complete figment of the imagination. Perhaps it's soothing to go through life without a clue about why stuff happens.

A lot of people are going to have a terrible shock when they die. "Oh, what's all this?"

Had my mini-motorhome on a Ford chassis with an engine fire. Problem was mice had build a nest in the air filter container as I did not use the vehicle very often.

And here I thought it was a well known German car brand. There have been a few cases of spontaneous combustion (a friend’s car caught fire while parked and he was inside… 2 days after being in for regular servicing at the dealer). 

Maybe a Brit did it

9 minutes ago, bignok said:

Maybe a Brit did it

Don't mention the war, said Basil 🙂

No more 80 baht tickets for 84 and 87 this week, have to go upmarket to the temple car park if you want those blessed numbers..

Zoom Zoom

Driving matters.

2 hours ago, brianthainess said:

Google translate, (falang) The German potato . Lucky he didn't end up as a Baked Potato.  

....but he knows the word for potatoes in Thai......🤓

11 hours ago, webfact said:

Preliminary investigations suspect the car's age and a potential fault in the engine system.

Sheer genius.

Simply a matter of lack of preventative maintenance.

I've had motor vehicles much older than that (45 years old in fact) and never had a breakdown or "burst into flames".

5 minutes ago, bluejets said:

Simply a matter of lack of preventative maintenance.

I've had motor vehicles much older than that (45 years old in fact) and never had a breakdown or "burst into flames".

Neither had he this was first time it burst into flames 🔥 😳 😅 

Some jealous ex-boyfriend or hidden husband behind ?

4 hours ago, JCauto said:

"His wife added that she was relieved her husband was unharmed and, while they are unsure of the fire's cause, they are thankful for divine protection."

 

Seems to me that the fire's cause is likely to be ascertained and the "divine protection" a complete figment of the imagination. Perhaps it's soothing to go through life without a clue about why stuff happens.

She wanted a new car. 

This us a boring topić, let's all talk about 90 day Russian entry, much more interesting and colourful language used.

Fully insured,,,, maybe Jewish lightening (or saying that at present not allowed ?)

Scam Number 235:  damage the car and get the alien to buy a new one.