Tourists panic as fire breaks out at Indian restaurant in Pattaya

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Local residents and restaurant staff utilized fire extinguishers to successfully contain a fire at an Indian restaurant in Pattaya before it could spread to nearby buildings.

PATTAYA, Thailand – In the early hours of November 2, a fire broke out at an Indian restaurant located in Soi 13/4 along Pattaya Beach, prompting an immediate response from local authorities. Pattaya City Police, along with the tourist police, rescue teams, and fire trucks, rushed to the scene.

The restaurant, housed in a four-story commercial building, was operational at the time of the incident. Eyewitnesses reported seeing smoke billowing from the rooftop. Fortunately, locals and restaurant staff quickly utilized fire extinguishers to contain the flames before they spread to neighboring buildings, causing considerable alarm among tourists in the area.

Udom Nathwil, a 54-year-old manager of a nearby restaurant, described the chaos, saying he was sitting less than 10 meters from the fire when he heard three consecutive explosions, followed by sparks shooting from a power pole. He and others rushed to extinguish the fire, successfully preventing it from escalating.

Initial investigations by the police suggest that the fire was likely caused by an electrical short circuit, which led to significant smoke production. Thankfully, there were no reported injuries or fatalities, as the swift action of the community helped avert a potentially more dangerous situation.


A fire at an Indian restaurant near Pattaya Beach caused alarm among tourists, who witnessed smoke and heard explosions during the incident early on November 2.
Authorities believe an electrical short circuit may have caused the fire, which resulted in significant smoke but fortunately no injuries or fatalities.

Thanks to the quick response of locals and restaurant workers, the fire was extinguished before it could escalate, showcasing the importance of community action in emergencies.
There were no reported injuries or fatalities.