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A massive blaze broke out at a warehouse storing imported cordless power tools in Bangkok on the evening of 9 May, causing estimated damages in excess of 100 million baht. Authorities believe the fire may have been sparked by an electrical short circuit.

 

The incident occurred at approximately 20:30, at the iMax Power Tool Co., Ltd. warehouse, located at No. 15, Soi Samae Dam 21, Samae Dam Subdistrict, Bang Khun Thian District. Police Lieutenant Thanadon Thongthai of Samae Dam Police Station responded to the emergency, accompanied by multiple fire engines.

 

 

The fire engulfed two adjacent single-storey warehouses that stored battery-powered tools under the ‘Osuka’ brand, imported from China. Firefighters reported rapid fire spread, intensified by multiple explosions believed to have come from stored batteries. The blaze quickly reached the neighbouring warehouse and began a structural collapse of the units, making the situation increasingly difficult to control.

 

Firefighters battled the inferno for over two hours before bringing it under control. Both warehouses were almost completely destroyed, including the company’s front office. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported.

Mr. Panupan Satitsuksomboon, 28, managing director of the company, stated that the facility served as a storage and distribution centre for cordless electric tools. The fire reportedly started at the rear of the warehouse where many of the devices were kept. He suspects an electrical short circuit, possibly from a battery may have triggered the fire.

 

Mr. Panupan added that the facility spanned 1,300 square metres and the business had been operating for about a year. Fortunately, the premises were insured under a fire protection policy.

Once the site has cooled sufficiently, forensic investigators will examine the remains to determine the precise cause of the blaze.

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khoasod 2025-05-10.

 

 

 

 

But many tools sold out and the rest heavily discounted    https://osukapowertool.com/collections/สว่านไฟฟ้าไร้สาย-1

Guess we know why I have never seen one in the USA

3 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

battery-powered tools under the ‘Osuka’ brand, imported from China.

Fire 🔥 investigation concluded. 

Lithium batteries !

9 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The fire engulfed two adjacent single-storey warehouses that stored battery-powered tools under the ‘Osuka’ brand, imported from China.

To be sold in Thailand marked as "made in China"

or stored in the warehouse to be re-labelled "made in Thailand" and shipped overseas to bypass tariffs??

Insured ……..ok…….anyway glad no one was killed or injured.those batteries pack more energy than most realize.we had the carpenters gang box cook off on a job I was on it was impressive on account of the battery powered tools.each cell equated to at least a cherry bomb size explosion.thankgod it was in a strong steel gang box it 45minutes for the fire department to put out……we just kept the gang box full of water…yes the batteries continued to burn underwater they produced their own oxygen.thats a problem……anyway glad everyone is ok.

6 hours ago, FlorC said:

Lithium batteries !

Where I live, we have had many houses destroyed by fires due to charging Lithium batteries on electric scooters 

12 hours ago, still kicking said:

Where I live, we have had many houses destroyed by fires due to charging Lithium batteries on electric scooters 

Yes I read that back home there are often Lithium fires from electric bikes and steps.

I see more electric little vehicles here in Thailand so there will be more fires here.

FWIW:

 

OSUKA Quality Hand Tools Easy to use Cost-effective, 6-month warranty.

 

https://www.hardman.co.th/

4 minutes ago, impulse said:

FWIW:

 

OSUKA Quality Hand Tools Easy to use Cost-effective, 6-month warranty.

 

https://www.hardman.co.th/

Quality and 6 month warranty in the same sentence..... Bwahahahahahahahahahahaha

7 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

Quality and 6 month warranty in the same sentence..... Bwahahahahahahahahahahaha

 

Personally, I think a 6 month warranty is adequate.  It covers factory defects.  Past 6 month, it's "wear and tear".  Which is not really a warranty as much as an extended service contract, for which I'm probably paying more.  And under which my "warranty" claim is probably going to be denied anyway, because the failure was due to wear and tear.  Especially on electric tools. 

 

Still, I remember wailing on my Craftsman screwdrivers with a hammer, then tossing them into a pile to take back to Sears every 6 months or so to get new ones.  Those were the good old days.