Bang Lamung District Chief, Chonburi Province, led a team to survey the fire incident at the “Floating Market 4 Pattaya Region”, revealing that in the northern area, the fire engulfed an area of more than 1 rai, accounting for 20 percent. Shops were burned to the ground, 70 people, with damage worth more than 50- 60 million baht opens registration for those in need It has not yet been estimated when it will open again. Police rushed to find witnesses who saw the fire coming from a wood carving shop. There was a sound of explosion and a huge fireball turned into a sea of flames. Suspected electric shock While the traders and vendors were in tears, they gradually came to see the remains of the damage.
In the case of a fire at “Pattaya 4 Floating Market”, Village No. 12, Nong Prue Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province, a famous tourist attraction at 8:00 p.m. on September 7th. The fire burned quickly as the buildings were mostly wooden with thatched roofs. Many shops were burned and damaged. As for the cause, it is under investigation as already reported in the news.
Progress at 10:30 a.m. on September 8, Mr. Phisit Sirisawadinukul, Bang Lamung Police Station, Chonburi Province, revealed that relevant agencies were brought to inspect the scene again. The fire was brought under control by officials late last night. Preliminary findings revealed that the fire was burning in the northern zone. As a result, more than 70 shops were damaged, occupying more than 1 rai or approximately 20 percent of the area. In addition, it was found that the operators of the 4 Pattaya Floating Markets are open to register those in distress in order to find a way to help or allocate new sales space.
“As for the cause, we must wait for the results of the investigation from the Forensics Division to examine the details. In terms of the cause and interrogation of the victim Including insurance to come down and inspect the area. Preliminary, from assessing the damage together with the operators, it is estimated that it should be no less than 50-60 million baht. At this time, we cannot estimate when it will be able to open again,” Mr. Phisit said.
Police Lieutenant Natthabodin Thong-in, Deputy Superintendent (Investigation) of Nong Prue Police Station, revealed that police from Forensics Division 2, Chonburi, and engineers from Floating Market Region 4, Pattaya, went to the area to inspect the scene to collect evidence. Ready to investigate witnesses who saw the incident, namely workers and Night shift security guards gave the same answer: the fire started at a wood and aluminum carving shop. Located next to the northern exhibition zone tower. There was a sound of an explosion and a large fireball, expecting an electric shock. before quickly spreading to other areas As for the one injured person, Mr. Danupon Pongpeng, 37 years old, was a trader in the market. He tried to go into the store himself to collect his things but choked on smoke and had to be taken away. Pattaya City Hospital It’s safe now.
Reporters reported that Officials brought tarpaulins to surround the scene in the northern zone. Most of the structure was burned down and turned into charred remains. Most are shops. Local handicraft shop Food shop and traditional massage shops At the same time, hundreds of merchants began to come to see their own shops destroyed by fire amidst their sadness because they couldn’t get their goods out in time.
For “Floating Market 4 Regions Pattaya” is a private tourist attraction in the Pattaya City Tourism District. It has a total area of 19 rai with Mr. Manat Meepong as the business owner. It was created as a tourist attraction for conservation of Thai arts and culture. There is a simulation of the way of life of people along the river in all 4 regions of Thailand. It has been open since 2008 and is considered a popular tourist attraction for both Thai and foreign tourists. There had been a fire once before, several years ago, but that time it was not severe and the fire was under control. Until there was a severe fire this time.
2023-09-08 22:05:00
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