Overview
- Fire and Rescue Thailand posted footage showing firefighters battling a large rooftop blaze at the JA Plus Hotel on Pattaya Third Road while crews worked to evacuate guests.
- Emergency teams evacuated many tourists from the 178-room hotel and treated multiple people for smoke inhalation during the night-long response.
- The latest official updates say firefighters have partly brought the fire under control and are conducting systematic searches for anyone still inside.
- Thai authorities reported no deaths and said four people were injured, including one man with burn injuries and others with smoke inhalation after the May 21 rooftop fire.
- Initial findings from local officials point to a suspected short circuit that ignited rooftop decorations, and the incident will prompt local safety reviews because Pattaya depends heavily on tourism.