Tourist Van Accident in Prachuap Khiri Khan: 8 Injured, 1 Dead

[Georgealbert]

 

 

A fire broke out early on October 19, destroying three vehicles in a parking garage on Soi Thoet Thai 55, Thoet Thai Road, Phasi Charoen District, Bangkok. Firefighters from Bang Khae Fire and Rescue Station and rescue volunteers responded to the emergency.

 

At around 07:05 the 199 emergency hotline received a report of the fire, prompting the dispatch of fire crews to the scene. Upon arrival, they found three vehicles engulfed in flames inside the garage. Firefighters quickly deployed four water hose-lines to bring the blaze under control, and by 7:30 the fire had been extinguished.

 

 

The vehicles involved were identified as follows:

 

• A white Toyota Vios, which runs on gasoline.

• A white Mitsubishi Xpander SUV, powered by gasoline and LPG.

• A Chevrolet Optra, also running on gasoline.

 

Initial investigations suggest that the fire was caused in the engine compartment of one of the vehicles. All three cars were completely destroyed. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

 

The fire is under the jurisdiction of the Bang Khae Fire and Rescue Station, and further investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the blaze.

 

Picture and video from emergency responders.

-- 2024-10-20

 

 

 

[hotchilli]

On 10/20/2024 at 4:42 AM, Georgealbert said:

 

 

A fire broke out early on October 19, destroying three vehicles in a parking garage on Soi Thoet Thai 55, Thoet Thai Road, Phasi Charoen District, Bangkok. Firefighters from Bang Khae Fire and Rescue Station and rescue volunteers responded to the emergency.

 

At around 07:05 the 199 emergency hotline received a report of the fire, prompting the dispatch of fire crews to the scene. Upon arrival, they found three vehicles engulfed in flames inside the garage. Firefighters quickly deployed four water hose-lines to bring the blaze under control, and by 7:30 the fire had been extinguished.

 

 

The vehicles involved were identified as follows:

 

• A white Toyota Vios, which runs on gasoline.

• A white Mitsubishi Xpander SUV, powered by gasoline and LPG.

• A Chevrolet Optra, also running on gasoline.

 

Initial investigations suggest that the fire was caused in the engine compartment of one of the vehicles. All three cars were completely destroyed. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

 

The fire is under the jurisdiction of the Bang Khae Fire and Rescue Station, and further investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the blaze.

 

Picture and video from emergency responders.

-- 2024-10-20

 

 

 

Good to see the firefighters wearing full PPE

[Captain Flack]

An off topic troll post about EV fires has been removed.

[richard_smith237]

Going by that photo the Vios was an innocent by stander (car).

 

Could the cause be another poor LOG installation (Mistsubishi).

 

To what extent is the owner & insurance of the vehicle which caused the incident accountable.

[Georgealbert]

UPDATE
Man Arrested After Setting Three Cars on Fire and Attacking Officer in Bangkok

 

 

A police operation unfolded on October 21, as officers arrested a 44-year-old man, identified as Pantaep (surname withheld), after he allegedly set fire to three cars and attacked a police officer with a large knife. The incident, which took place in Phasi Charoen district, Bangkok, is believed to have stemmed from the man’s emotional distress.

 

Police from the Bang Khun Thian station were alerted to a fire in a private parking lot on Soi Thoet Thai 55, Thoet Thai Road, Phasi Charoen district. Three vehicles were found completely destroyed by fire: a Mitsubishi Xpander, a Toyota Vios, and a Chevrolet Optra, all with Bangkok license plates. Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported.

 

Investigations found that the fire was deliberately set. Security camera footage revealed Pantaep pouring gasoline on the Mitsubishi Xpander and igniting it with a lighter, causing the flames to spread to two nearby vehicles. A warrant was quickly issued for his arrest.

 

Police Colonel Kritidech Chanpetch, head of the Bang Khun Thian station, led the operation to apprehend the suspect. The arrest took place at his sister’s home, a two-story house located not far from the scene of the arson. Officers employed ballistic shields, forked poles, tasers, and rubber bullet shotguns to ensure their safety during the operation.

 

Lieutenant Colonel Chakraphan Thongsai, who led the tactical unit, recounted that Pantaep attempted to flee by climbing onto the roof of an extension at the back of the house, brandishing a large knife. He swung the knife at Sergeant Major Tosapol Muangkhum, who narrowly avoided the attack but fell from a concrete wall, sustaining minor injuries.

 

Despite being shot with a taser, the suspect continued his rampage, forcing officers to fire rubber bullets. He eventually fell from the roof and sustained minor injuries, after which he was quickly subdued.

 

Upon questioning, Pantaep admitted that he was unemployed and had become addicted to the game “ROV-arena of valour” which he played all day. His frustration and emotional distress led to the violent outburst and the arson attack on the vehicles. He is now in custody at the Bang Khun Thian police station, where he will face legal proceedings for arson and assault.

 

The police investigation is ongoing.

 

Picture of police raid courtesy of Khaosod.

 

-- 2024-10-20