The New Year’s Eve must be on point with the hotels.
In response to a hotel fireplace near Khao San Road in Bangkok that left three people dead and many injured on Sunday nights, the Interior Ministry has instructed provincial governors global to increase security checks at resorts, tourist sights, and entertainment facilities.
Anutin Charnvirakul, the governor of Bangkok Chadchart Sittipunt, and other related authorities were given instructions to determine the reason of the incident, according to Interior Minister Traisuree Taisaranakul.
The blaze broke out near Khao San Road, a well-known interest among foreign visitors, so it could adversely effect the hospitality industry, Ms Traisuree said.
The secretary also instructed officials to check whether the restaurant’s operator adhered to safety standards and whether the fire was caused by carelessness or an accident.
As large numbers of domestic and foreign visitors are then gathered to celebrate the New Year, Mr. Anutin likewise instructed provincial governors across the country to work with local authorities to ensure resorts, tourist spots, and amusement venues adhere to health needs.
Authorities must make sure that the electricity systems in those locations are up to par, safe and in good condition, and that there are plans to deal with any unexpected events,” Ms. Traisuree said.
At 9:21 p.m. on Sunday, the fire broke out in Room 511 of the six-story Ember Hotel on Tanee Road.
In about an hour, firefighters managed to contain the flames. The cause of the fire was being investigated by police.
One foreign tourist, identified as Pimentel Canales Albuquerue, a 24-year-old Brazilian national, was found dead in Room 511 on the fifth floor.
Two foreign men suffered severe injuries and later died in hospitals from their injuries.
They were identified as Victor Tuzov, a 27-year-old Ukrainian, and Timothy Freeman Jr, a 35-year-old American.
Those injured included two Thais, a Japanese man, a Dutchman, a Dutch woman, a Chinese man, and a foreign woman whose nationality has yet to be determined.
About 75 people were staying in the hotel, according to Governor Chadchart, when the fire started.
34 of them had to go to the roof of the building before being escorted with the aid of fire truck ladders, he said, while those who stayed on the lower floors were able to flee to safety, he said.
According to Mr. Chadchart, firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze quickly. He ordered the hotel closed pending safety inspections.
The hotel was remodelled from a number of shophouses that spanned approximately 1, 515 square meters, according to an initial inspection. According to Mr. Chadchart, it was given a license in 2020 and began operation in 2022.
According to him, the inspection also revealed that the hotel had two fire exits and fire extinguishers as required by law, adding that the fire exit routes were clear of obstructions.
However, the hotel building had no balconies, causing smoke from the fire to spread through the fire exit routes and the whole building, he said.
Smaller buildings, he added, must have other effective fire prevention measures in place, even though they are not required by law to have balconies.
The families of the dead victims will receive one million dollars each, according to Natthriya Thaweevong, permanent secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. The injured will receive 500, 000 dollars each.