SAMUT PRAKAN: A fire at a pier on the Chao Phraya river damaged electric tour boats moored there for recharging, in Phra Pradaeng district on Tuesday morning.
The fire was reported to Samrong Tai police station about 7.20am.
The pier is at Moo 2 village in tambon Bang Ya Phraek and belongs to Piyasiri Wanit Co. It is rented by Mine Mobility Research Co, which offers charging services for electric boats.
Security guard Somdet Sae Ueng, 64, said the fire started when the battery on one tour boat exploded. The flames spread…