Koh Phangan: Reggae House on Haad Rin beach gutted into ashes

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Reggae House on Haad Rin beach gutted into ashes

Koh Phangan: -- A two-storey bar and restaurant, Reggae House, on Haad Rin beach in Phangan Island was burnt down in a midnight fire last night.

Several adjacent houses were also gutted in the two hour fire that broke out at 01.00 am Friday.

Nobody was injured or killed in the inferno that raged the popular bar to charred remains.

The house which was turned into a bar and restaurant was popular among Full Moon party tourists.

It was located at Village Group 6 in Tambon Ban Tai of Koh Phangan district.

Fire engines were rushed to the house when fire was spotted on the second floor.

But they could not put the fire out in time and was burnt to the ground in two hours.

Electrical short circuit was initially suspected to cause the fire.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/reggae-house-on-haad-rin-beach-gutted-into-ashes


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[Thaddeus]

A truly smokin' hot joint.

[hkt83100]

My first visit to Samui was the day after the Reggae Pub went up in flames. It was still smoking... Those were the days, my friend...

[tomyumchai]

im sure the concrete replacement will be more fire resistant......

[evadgib]

im sure the concrete replacement will be more fire resistant......

...and that fully laden fire appliances will in future be able to climb that hill!

[Basil B]

Several adjacent houses were also gutted in the two hour fire that broke out at 01.00 am Friday.

Do they have any Fire appliances on the Island or did they have to wait for an appliance from Samui on the first ferry in the morning?

[thrilled]

I believe A place for Jamican's to go.Oh so sad.How will we ever live without it

[Basil B]

The thought of the Reggie house going up in flames reminds me of this recent news story:

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/813349-indonesian-police-burn-33-tons-of-weed;-get-entire-town-high

[yougivemebaby]

I bet they had great insurance too.. Just updated. Perfect timing to rebuild during the low season.