Major Fire Breaks Out at Auto Parts Plant in Bangkok

[Georgealbert]

 

Pictures from responders

 

A massive fire engulfed on January 31, a well-known automobile parts plant (Carryboy) in the Lat Krabang district of Bangkok, sending thick black smoke into the sky and triggering multiple explosions. 
 

The fire was first reported at 05:08, prompting an urgent response from the Lat Krabang Fire and Rescue Station. At 05:18, emergency teams arrived to find flames consuming the third floor of a five-storey building on Luang Phaeng Road, Thap Yao subdistrict. The fire quickly spread, with explosions echoing through the site due to the presence of chemical solvents and flammable materials.

 

 At 07:06 responders reported that the front section of the building had started to collapse due to the intensity of the fire. 
 

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt arrived on-site at 07:30 to oversee the situation and coordinate emergency efforts.

 

 

Firefighters have worked tirelessly to contain the blaze and as of 08.30, it has been contained, but not fully extinguished. While there have been no reported injuries or casualties, several vehicles inside the building have been destroyed.

 

Authorities have yet to determine anybsuspected cause of the fire. Investigators will assess the full extent of the damage once the site is declared safe.

 

 

-- 2025-01-31

 

[steven100]

12 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

 

Authorities have yet to determine any suspected cause of the fire

 

business slow ....  insurance claim.  

[Ralf001]

4 minutes ago, steven100 said:

 

business slow ....  insurance claim.  

 

That would be a shame if they are having money trouble .... mulitnational company with 10's of 1000's of employee would be affected.

[steven100]

3 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

 

That would be a shame if they are having money trouble .... mulitnational company with 10's of 1000's of employee would be affected.

yes,  I agree ... it's the little guy who suffers.  I've noticed many factory fires started recently,  post-Covid19 ... which certainly looks suspicious.  just saying ... 

[Ralf001]

4 minutes ago, steven100 said:

yes,  I agree ... it's the little guy who suffers.  I've noticed many factory fires started recently,  post-Covid19 ... which certainly looks suspicious.  just saying ... 

 

The markets they service are booming worldwide... be surprised if the cause is money issues.

[Georgealbert]

12 minutes ago, steven100 said:

yes,  I agree ... it's the little guy who suffers.  I've noticed many factory fires started recently,  post-Covid19 ... which certainly looks suspicious.  just saying ... 

 Sorry, but there is nothing in this post that even starts to suggest at this stage, this was an ‘insurance job’.

 

Seems some people on AN think every fire is an insurance job!

 

It is amazing that unqualified people with no experience, seem to think that an insurance pay out is going to be automatic after a fire.

 

All insurance companies look very closely to avoid paying, like with every type of claim. The investigation into fire will take weeks, depending on when access is available to all parts of the fire scene.
 

The insurance will also have its own investigators and loss assessors reviewing the scene and all evidence, before any offer on compensation is made. 

[Georgealbert]

UPDATE
Fire Engulfs Carryboy Company, Causing Over 150 Million Baht in Damage: Company Had No Fire Insurance

 

Pictures from responders.

 

A devastating fire broke out early morning of 31 January, at the Carryboy company, a major manufacturer of automotive accessories and camper vans, causing estimated damages of no less than 150 million baht. 

 

The company had no insurance coverage, and the blaze destroyed numerous camper vans and ambulances in production. Witnesses reported hearing a series of loud explosions as the fire rapidly spread.

 

The fire erupted at the company’s four-storey facility on Luang Phaeng Road in the Lat Krabang district of Bangkok. The premises, covering over 10 rai, house the assembly of newly manufactured vans into ambulances and pickup trucks into camper vans for both domestic and international markets.

 

Mr Panit Theerati, Assistant Managing Director of Carryboy, confirmed that company officials, along with relevant authorities, are working urgently to manage the crisis. He estimated the damage at a minimum of 150 million baht and admitted that the company had not taken out fire insurance.

 

“We will conduct a full inspection of the property and its structural integrity. If necessary, we are prepared to demolish and rebuild in order to restore customer confidence as quickly as possible,” Mr Panit stated.

 

 

According to initial reports, the fire originated on the third floor. Security personnel attempted to contain the flames but were unsuccessful, and the fire quickly spread throughout the facility. The exact cause remains unknown, and authorities will conduct a thorough investigation.

 

Employees, numbering in the hundreds, arrived at the scene as news of the fire spread. Many expressed shock and sadness upon seeing their workplace engulfed in flames. Some voiced concern about their future employment, as the company has not yet issued any official communication to its staff regarding the situation.

 

A local resident who witnessed the incident recounted that they were awakened by an explosion. At first, they dismissed the noise, but after hearing a second explosion, they looked outside and saw flames emerging from the building. “After that, there were several more explosions, and the fire quickly spread throughout the entire building. The blaze continued uncontrolled until at least 08.00” the resident said.

 

 

Firefighters struggled to bring the inferno under control due to the presence of highly flammable substances such as thinners and paint, which were stored within the facility. Although there was no strong wind to spread the flames to nearby buildings, concerns remain over the potential impact of chemical fumes in the surrounding area.

 

Fortunately, as the fire occurred outside working hours, the hundreds of employees who usually work there were not inside. Only security staff were on site at the time.

 

Authorities are now assessing the full extent of the damage and investigating the cause of the fire. The company has pledged to take swift action to address the aftermath and rebuild its operations.

 

-- 2025-01-31

 

[bdenner]

The insurance position should quieten some of the arm chair detectives we have on this site!!!

[Georgealbert]

UPDATE
Fire at Carryboy Factory: Structural Engineers Assess Damage, Area Declared Fire Hazard Zone

 

Picture from responders.

 

Authorities have declared the site of a major fire at the Carryboy factory in Lat Krabang a fire hazard zone after engineers determined the structure was dangerously unstable. No one is allowed to enter the building, and officials have enforced strict safety measures in the surrounding area.

 

Following the successful containment of the blaze, engineers from the Engineering Institute of Thailand conducted an initial damage assessment. Their inspection revealed extensive structural damage, particularly on the third and fourth floors. The building’s support columns and walls showed significant cracks, while the exterior suffered severe destruction, with parts of the awnings and extensions at risk of collapse.

 

 

In response, Tharapong Phetkhong, Director of Lat Krabang District and Incident Commander, established a command and support centre in front of the site. He ordered a safety perimeter around the structure and deployed personnel to assist affected workers and coordinate with relevant agencies.

 

The Lat Krabang District Office has now officially declared the site a fire hazard zone. Under Sections 56 and 57 of the Building Control Act B.E. 2522 (1979), as amended in 1992, all construction, modification, demolition, or relocation of structures within the area is strictly prohibited until further notice.

 

Authorities continue to monitor the situation, and further assessments will determine the next steps in securing and possibly demolishing the damaged building.

 

-- 2025-01-31

 

[hotchilli]

18 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

A devastating fire broke out early morning of 31 January, at the Carryboy company, a major manufacturer of automotive accessories and camper vans, causing estimated damages of no less than 150 million baht. 

 

The company had no insurance coverage

Oh dear, I feel sorry for the workers.

[Classic Ray]

Usually hazardous materials should be stored outside the main building in a chemical store to minimise the effects of any fire. 
 

Plus with the low cost of employing a night watchman/woman to conduct regular patrols I’m surprised this wasn’t discovered sooner.

 

Icing on the cake, no fire insurance. Maybe no company would cover them with their unsafe working practices, or just saving money, look where that got them. Expected better from such a large company.

[soalbundy]

22 hours ago, steven100 said:

 

business slow ....  insurance claim.  

Yes, sometimes an act of god is needed when auto sales are down.

[steven100]

Note to staff  :   don't come in Monday  :   your services are no longer required.

[IsaanT]

On 1/31/2025 at 9:39 AM, Ralf001 said:

 

The markets they service are booming worldwide... be surprised if the cause is money issues.

 

For similar reasons, I was surprised to hear that Recaro, the seat manufacturer, was in trouble recently.

[Ralf001]

1 hour ago, IsaanT said:

 

For similar reasons, I was surprised to hear that Recaro, the seat manufacturer, was in trouble recently.

 

Yeahh Recaro lost many major contracts and have a shrinking aftermarket audience .... but they got bailed out Proma.