Jodd Fairs Market Ordered to Close After Fire

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BANGKOK, Dec 14 (TNA) – The Huai Khang district chief has ordered the closure of the Jodd Fairs market behind Central Plaza Rama 9 until renovations are completed to enhance safety.

After the fire which occurred at the market around 4.30 p.m. on Wednesday was put out, the inspection on damages found that four blocks and a total of 120 shops, mostly fashion boutiques were affected.

 

The district office has established a coordinating team to assist and provide relief to those impacted by the incident, offering 11,000 baht per affected shop. Victims are required to prepare documents such as ID cards and lease agreements.

 

Full story: TNA-MCOT 2023-12-14

 

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[expat_4_life]

Very popular night market with locals and tourists located conveniently near the MRT/Fortune Town, sounds like they can reopen it in a couple of weeks.

Extremely lucky that this occurred at 16:30, rather than say 20:00 when the market is jam packed - only one minor injury

Imagine the chaos that would have occurred later in the evening - probably be a death count.

Edited December 14, 2023 by expat_4_life

[timendres]

Sounds like mandatory fire extinguishers at strategic locations would be a good idea.

I do not remember seeing one anywhere when I last visited.