I'm certain that the main risk of a fire starting in my house is from oil catching fire on the stove. The only type of extinguisher recommended to deal with such fires is a wet chemical one.

https://surreyfire.co.uk/wet-chemical-fire-extinguishers/

I've looked on Lazada and Shopee, and in Thai Watsadu and Mega Home, and none of them stock wet chemical extinguishers. Loads of the dry chemical version that are not recommended to deal with class F fire, and ditto a few other types. Can anyone tell me where I can buy a wet chemical fire extinguisher? Thanks.

We got a couple of fire-blankets from HomePro.

Using one also means that the food is edible after the fire is out

Or use the classic damp tea-towel.

Along the same line are lithium battery extinguishers. Pricey but better than losing your home.

https://shopee.co.th/product/543587495/25605342138?

Make sure the pan you use to cook in has a lid. Put the lid over the fire and Bob's your uncle. All my frying pans have snug lids.

6 minutes ago, Base32 said:

Make sure the pan you use to cook in has a lid. Put the lid over the fire and Bob's your uncle. All my frying pans have snug lids.

Agree, and simplest, common sense solution.

#1 ... don't panic, and after initial flare up, as stated about, just put a lid on the pan.

Ignorant about wet extinguishers, but since warning on how to use, not to spread fire, I'd go with the type in the vid ...

14 minutes ago, Base32 said:

Along the same line are lithium battery extinguishers. Pricey but better than losing your home.

https://shopee.co.th/product/543587495/25605342138?

Lithium batteries, anything larger than my AA or smaller Lipo drone or camera battery, gets charged outside, and never unattended. RTFM, as that advice is always given.

For larger lithium batteries, simply buy better, LFP chemistry.

23 minutes ago, Crossy said:

We got a couple of fire-blankets from HomePro.

Using one also means that the food is edible after the fire is out

Or use the classic damp tea-towel.

Funnily enough, when I couldn't find the extinguisher in Thai Watsadu I bought a fire blanket just like that. It's better than nothing but I'd still prefer a Class F extinguisher. I read that you can buy them from specialist fire protection firms, but given how common burning oil or fat fires are I'm very surprised to find they're such a rare commodity out here.

18 minutes ago, Base32 said:

Make sure the pan you use to cook in has a lid. Put the lid over the fire and Bob's your uncle. All my frying pans have snug lids.

Yeah, they've both got lids but the lid actually raises the temperature of the oil and can cause it to boil over, especially if there's sufficient entrained water. Then my nightmare scenario is the oil that's spilt out onto the hob catches fire while the lids are still on the pans. The only way to put that out is a good fire blanket or the right type of extinguisher.

Does anyone know of a specialist fire services company in the Pattaya area that might sell the Class F extinguishers?

You might check here to find local distributors.

https://www.avdfire.com/distributors-map/

24 minutes ago, Guderian said:

Funnily enough, when I couldn't find the extinguisher in Thai Watsadu I bought a fire blanket just like that. It's better than nothing but I'd still prefer a Class F extinguisher. I read that you can buy them from specialist fire protection firms, but given how common burning oil or fat fires are I'm very surprised to find they're such a rare commodity out here.

You should try Global. Our local Global in Lamphun has a whole rack of various types and sizes of fire extinguishers.

@Georgealbert might know.

6 minutes ago, Base32 said:

You should try Global. Our local Global in Lamphun has a whole rack of various types and sizes of fire extinguishers.

Thanks, but there's no branch in the Pattaya area. It looks like there's one in Rayong and Chonburi City. I'll ask my Thai handyman if he ever goes there as he's often in Hardware House in Rayong.

7 minutes ago, chickenslegs said:

@Georgealbert might know.

Please note that in Thailand, many suppliers may label this as Class K, following the US/NFPA system, though some suppliers will also mention Class F. Fireade 2000 Is a commonly available extinguisher for this class.

Although not recommended, ABC dry chemical extinguishers are normally effective in domestic fires, but have the risk of causing a flare-up if applied directly into the burning oil and can be messy.

As recommended above a fire blanket is a good alternative for a burning pan fire, provided it is used correctly.

If a google search does not provide a local supplier, maybe ask at your local fire station.

One example, although I am not recommending them.

https://www.interfirechonburi.com/

49 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

Please note that in Thailand, many suppliers may label this as Class K, following the US/NFPA system, though some suppliers will also mention Class F. Fireade 2000 Is a commonly available extinguisher for this class.

Thanks, that's interesting, so Class F in actually called Class K in Thailand.

I like the idea of the water mist Class K extinguishers as they can be used most domestic fires, including cooking fat fires, but I've never tried one. There are mini versions on Lazada for 200 Baht or so, I've ordered a couple and I'll set up an experiment in the garden, set fire to a small pot filled with cooking oil and see how this type works on it. It should also guide me as to the full size I'll need.

ถังดับเพลิง สเปรย์ดับเพลิงในรถยนต์ Class A/B/C/K Type Fir...

ถังดับเพลิงในรถยนต์อลูมิเนียมอย่างหนา ใช้งานง่าย สำหรับ Class A/B/C/K Type Fire Test ช่วยดับไฟฉุกเฉินขนาดเล็ก ติดตั้งได้หลากหลายที่ เช่น ห้องโดยสารรถยนต์ ห้องครัว สำนักงาน ใช้งานง่ายเพียงดึงล็อคนิรภัย

20 minutes ago, Guderian said:

Thanks, that's interesting, so Class F in actually called Class K in Thailand.

I like the idea of the water mist Class K extinguishers as they can be used most domestic fires, including cooking fat fires, but I've never tried one. There are mini versions on Lazada for 200 Baht or so, I've ordered a couple and I'll set up an experiment in the garden, set fire to a small pot filled with cooking oil and see how this type works on it. It should also guide me as to the full size I'll need.

ถังดับเพลิง สเปรย์ดับเพลิงในรถยนต์ Class A/B/C/K Type Fir...

ถังดับเพลิงในรถยนต์อลูมิเนียมอย่างหนา ใช้งานง่าย สำหรับ Class A/B/C/K Type Fire Test ช่วยดับไฟฉุกเฉินขนาดเล็ก ติดตั้งได้หลากหลายที่ เช่น ห้องโดยสารรถยนต์ ห้องครัว สำนักงาน ใช้งานง่ายเพียงดึงล็อคนิรภัย

Class F is used within Europe, Australia and New Zealand, based on BS, EN and ISO standards.

Class K is the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) fire classification system, used in America, ASEAN countries and middle east.

Would be good to see how effective the extinguisher you buy are on both oil and class A fires.

Can I ask why you did not google this it seems realtively easy toget an answer.

Also shwere do you live It is important so that people can tellyou the nearest location.

Me giving you advice in Bangkok is not relevant if youlive in chang mai

7 hours ago, kingstonkid said:

Also shwere do you live It is important so that people can tellyou the nearest location.

Me giving you advice in Bangkok is not relevant if youlive in chang mai

17 hours ago, treetops said:

Oops missed that

On 2/7/2026 at 10:56 AM, Guderian said:

Does anyone know of a specialist fire services company in the Pattaya area that might sell the Class F extinguishers?

I would guess visit to closest fire station would be a good start, they should know where to get stuff.