Pattaya News – “Police Car Catches Fire at Pattaya Intersection; Officer Safely Escapes”

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A Mercedes-Benz belonging to a senior police officer caught fire at the Matchstick Factory Intersection on Sukhumvit Road in Pattaya in the early hours of July 25, 2025. The fire was reported at 2:40 a.m., prompting a swift response from the Sawang Boriboon Rescue Center and local firefighters.

Upon arrival, rescue teams encountered thick black smoke and flames engulfing the vehicle’s engine compartment. Initial efforts to extinguish the blaze using nearby water sources were ineffective due to the fire’s intensity. Firefighters battled the flames for over 10 minutes before they could bring the situation under control.

Fortunately, the officer managed to escape the vehicle just before the flames spread, and no injuries were reported. Investigators later found police uniforms and personal belongings in the car, confirming its ownership by a high-ranking police official. Banglamung Police Station secured the scene and is working to determine the cause of the fire.

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Policemans Car Bursts Into Flames at Pattaya Intersection, Officer Escapes Unharmed





PATTAYA, Thailand – In the early hours of July 25th, 2025, a Mercedes-Benz belonging to a senior police officer caught fire at the Matchstick Factory Intersection on Sukhumvit Road in Pattaya. The incident, reported at 2:40 a.m., brought a fast response from the Sawang Boriboon Rescue Center and Pattaya City firefighters.

Upon arrival, rescue teams encountered thick black smoke and flames engulfing the engine compartment of the vehicle. Initial attempts to douse the blaze with nearby water sources proved insufficient due to the intensity of the fire. Firefighters, supported by additional units, battled the flames for over 10 minutes before bringing the situation under control.Preliminary investigations revealed that the car contained a police uniform and personal belongings, indicating it belonged to a high-ranking police officer.

Fortunately, the officer escaped the vehicle just before the fire spread, and no injuries were reported.Officers from Banglamung Police Station secured the scene and coordinated with investigators to determine the cause of the fire. The officer was safe and cooperative with the investigation.






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