Picture from emergency responders.

 

On August 9, at approximately 02:30  the alarm was raised, to a fire which had broken out at Wat Samret, located in Maret Subdistrict, Koh Samui.

 

Local Firefighters and rescue volunteers were able to bring the blaze under control, after a few hours and there have been no reports of injuries or fatalities.

 

The buildings affected by the fire have been totally destroyed, with very little saveable from the destruction, within the structures.

 

Initial investigation suggests that the fire may have been caused by an electrical short circuit, but a full investigation will take place to establish the cause.

 

The extent of the damage and what religious items and statues were destroyed, plus the total cost of the losses is still currently being assessed.

 

-- 2024-08-09

 

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2 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The extent of the damage and what religious items and statues were destroyed, plus the total cost of the losses is still currently being assessed.

I'm sure the insurance will cover it... 

Video of the fire and damage.

 

46 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

I'm sure the insurance will cover it... 

 

I have no idea what type or if any insurance a temple has in Thailand.

 

You do also understand that all fires are not insurance jobs, and the chances of getting paid out, if even insured, will require full investigation. Insurance companies in Thailand, like any where else do not like paying out.

10 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

 

I have no idea what type or if any insurance a temple has in Thailand.

 

You do also understand that all fires are not insurance jobs, and the chances of getting paid out, if even insured, will require full investigation. Insurance companies in Thailand, like any where else do not like paying out.

In thee case of being uninsured or insurance not willing to pay out then I'm sure the ponzi scheme has enough funds to rebuild it.

2 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

In thee case of being uninsured or insurance not willing to pay out then I'm sure the ponzi scheme has enough funds to rebuild it.

Can not disagree there, bit that seems about the same for all religions.

Hope it didn't spread to the old barn with ancient Buddha statue 

Monks smoking in bed, while looking at their smart phone ?????????. .....

Edited August 13, 20241 yr by brianthainess