Fire Massive Fire Destroys Bangkok Power Tool Warehouse, Losses Exceed 100 Million Baht

[Georgealbert]

 

Pictures from responders.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

[JoePai]

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

[Yagoda]

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

[ExpatOilWorker]

3 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

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

Fire 🔥 investigation concluded.