Pattaya witnessed a catastrophic event last night at the entrance of Soi Chaiphonwithi 15, as a high-speed car crash triggered an explosion. This near-fatal incident took place around 11pm when a bronze Toyota pickup truck, bearing Bangkok number plates, slammed into a high-voltage electric pole. The impact ignited a fire, posing a severe threat to the surrounding area.
Responding to the emergency, the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation rescue teams promptly reached the location in Nongprue, Banglamung, Chon Buri. The scene was a blaze of fire and a wrecked bronze Toyota pickup truck lay lodged against the flaming high-voltage electric pole.
Virat Thongkham, a 40 year old man, was the driver of the ill-fated vehicle. Having been trapped in the wreckage, he was pulled out by vigilant locals just a few moments…
