Safety
Vehicle Fire Destroys Car in Doi Saket, Chiang Mai
A couple escaped unharmed after their vehicle caught fire in front of a supermarket in Chiang Mai province on August 10, 2026.
On the evening of August 10, 2026, a vehicle fire occurred in front of a supermarket in Tambon Mae Khue, Doi Saket District, Chiang Mai. According to reports from Khaosod Online Thailand, local police and rescue teams were dispatched to the scene at approximately 6:52 PM after receiving reports of a car engulfed in flames.
The occupants, identified as a Myanmar man and a South Korean woman, were traveling from San Kamphaeng District when they noticed black smoke emerging from the engine compartment. They managed to exit the vehicle safely before the fire spread, resulting in no injuries or fatalities. Emergency responders utilized chemical extinguishers and water to suppress the blaze, though the vehicle was completely destroyed.
For travelers and residents, this incident serves as a reminder of the importance of vehicle maintenance, particularly regarding engine health and electrical systems, to prevent sudden fires. While the immediate danger was mitigated by the occupants' quick reaction, the exact technical cause of the fire remains to be confirmed by official investigators. Authorities have not yet released a formal report detailing the specific mechanical failure that triggered the smoke and subsequent ignition.