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A two-storey wooden house in Pattaya was completely destroyed by fire late on the night of 10 January 2568, leaving the property a total loss and prompting an emergency response from multiple fire units. The blaze caused no fatalities, but one nearby resident was treated for shock and the damage was described as extensive due to the structure’s wooden construction.

The fire broke out at around 10.30pm at house number 281/1, Moo 12, inside Soi 15 off Thepprasit Road. After receiving the report, the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Pattaya radio centre coordinated the dispatch of five fire engines and rescue personnel to the scene to contain the fire and assist residents.

When firefighters arrived, flames were already engulfing the house and spreading rapidly. Officers immediately cordoned off the area to prevent unauthorised access and laid water hose lines to suppress the blaze, which took approximately 45 minutes to bring under control. Despite the quick response, the house was almost completely destroyed, with little of the structure remaining.

During the incident, one neighbour suffered shock after witnessing the fire. Emergency responders provided first aid at the scene before transferring the individual to a nearby hospital for further treatment, while ensuring that no other residents were injured.

The homeowner, 77-year-old Lamai Iamrai, told police she heard a sound similar to an electrical short circuit, while she had got up to wash dishes. She said the fire then spread rapidly, adding, “When I regained my senses, I quickly took my husband out of the room and we fled the house safely.” At the time of the fire, only she and her husband were inside the house, as their children and grandchildren were all at work.

Initial assessments by authorities suggest the fire may have been caused by an electrical short circuit. Investigators noted that the predominantly wooden structure of the house likely contributed to the speed and intensity of the fire, allowing it to spread quickly throughout the building.

Kaoded reported that officials have stated that a detailed inspection will be carried out to determine the exact cause of the blaze. Police and relevant agencies will continue their investigation to confirm whether the suspected electrical fault was responsible and to assess the full extent of the damage.

Key Takeaways

• A wooden two-storey house in Pattaya was completely destroyed by fire late on 10 January.

• Firefighters used five engines and took about 45 minutes to control the blaze, with no fatalities reported.

• Authorities suspect an electrical short circuit, with a full investigation still under way.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now from Kaoded 2026-01-11

 

 

Authorities have suggested the reason for the fire was an electrical short circuit. I purchased two houses in Bangkok 8 years ago, the prices were right, so I had them totally renovated. When it came to ripping the ceilings down I couldn't believe the wires were all twisted around each other. It was impossible to separate them so I told the guy to rip the lot out and start again with all new wiring. I didn't see one plastic joiner but there were wires everywhere joined together with friction tape. For the sake of a few baht to purchase a joiner this is a norm in Thailand and it's very dangerous. They were very lucky no lives were lost