A 33-year-old woman seriously injured in the Mountain B nightclub fire in Sattahip, Chon Buri, has appealed for assistance as the fourth anniversary of the tragedy approaches on 5 August. Siriporn Thongsawat, who suffered severe burns to her face, both hands, arms and body, still requires continuing medical treatment and further surgery, according to her mother Pranee Schmid. On 20 July, Pranee, 55, took her daughter to speak to reporters, saying the family had already paid around 2 million baht in medical expenses themselves. She said they had received 150,000 baht in compensation after the fire, but no further financial support. The Mountain B blaze occurred in Sattahip district, Chon Buri, on 5 August 2022. The legal case remains before the courts, Pranee said, adding that she did not know when it would be resolved. Continuing care and lost income Pranee said her daughter can still live independently to some extent, but cannot manage as she did before the fire and needs her mother's help with certain tasks. She said Siriporn is unable to work, leaving her mother as the household's sole earner while medical bills continue. Pranee also said no agency or party connected to the case had come forward to offer care, help or advice. Pictures courtesy of Daily News Siriporn said she wanted government agencies to provide guidance on jobs that she might be able to do, so that she could earn an income and reduce the burden on her mother. She also called for help with treatment costs, saying she still needs to see doctors and undergo additional operations. Her injuries include burns to her face, both arms and other parts of her body. She has four fingers remaining on each hand, although they are not full fingers. Join the discussion? 22 July 2026
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