Pattaya Condo Evacuated After Cooking Incident
A fire scare at a Pattaya condominium led to a mass evacuation after a resident left food cooking unattended while sleeping.
On the morning of October 31, 2026, residents of a condominium in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung, Chonburi, were forced to evacuate due to a significant smoke incident. According to Khaosod Online, Pattaya City Police and emergency responders were alerted at approximately 4:30 AM after smoke was reported filling the third to fifth floors of the building. Emergency teams, including fire crews, arrived on the scene to assist residents in exiting the premises safely. After a 30-minute search, authorities identified the source of the smoke as a third-floor unit. Upon entering the room, officials discovered a frying pan with burnt chicken left on a stove. The occupant, a 30-year-old Dutch national, was found fast asleep and required significant effort from responders to wake up. While the incident caused widespread alarm and disruption for those living in the building, no injuries were reported. For residents and travelers, this event serves as a reminder of the importance of fire safety protocols and the dangers of leaving cooking appliances unattended, especially when impaired or fatigued. Authorities have not yet released information regarding potential charges or penalties for the resident involved in the incident.
