30th December 2024 – (Bangkok) A devastating fire broke out at The Ember Hotel near Khao San Road in Bangkok on the evening of 29th December, resulting in the deaths of three foreigners and injuries to seven individuals, among whom was a Chinese citizen.
The six-storey hotel, located on Tanee Road, experienced the blaze originating on the 5th floor around 9.21pm. Firefighters swiftly responded to the scene and managed to rescue around forty individuals, predominantly foreigners, from the rooftop within an hour of the fire outbreak.
The tragic incident claimed the lives of three foreign tourists, as confirmed by Police Colonel Sanong Saengmanee. While one individual was found deceased at the scene, the other two succumbed to their injuries after being rushed to the hospital.
With seventy-five occupants present at the time of the fire, a total of seven individuals sustained injuries, including two Thai nationals and five foreigners. Sreekanth Kolamala, an Indian national vacationing in Thailand, witnessed the dramatic rescue operation, noting the efforts made by firefighters to evacuate individuals from the building.
Sanga Ruangwattanakul, the president of the Khao San Road Business Association, expressed concerns about the incident potentially impacting the New Year’s Eve countdown event scheduled for the following day, emphasising the heightened security measures in place to ensure public safety. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt echoed the importance of prioritising safety measures, especially in light of upcoming celebrations, urging vigilance and caution as the city prepares for New Year’s Eve festivities.
