Bangkok Police Inspect Entertainment Venue Fire Safety Standards
Bangkok police and local officials inspected an entertainment venue on Sukhumvit 63, confirming it meets all fire safety standards including emergency exits, extinguishers, and evacuation procedures.
On July 15, Pol. Lt. Gen. Withawat Chinkhram, commander of Police Region 5, and Pol. Col. Decha Phomsuwannaram, deputy commander, ordered officers led by Pol. Col. Rathannon Ekathitikulpat (Thong Lo Police Station commander) and Pol. Maj. Nattakitti Chokkouksong (deputy commander) to conduct a joint safety inspection with Watthana District officials, including District Director Pimpchuda Sakunsitthitada, at a service establishment on Sukhumvit 63 in Klongtan Nue subdistrict, Watthana District, Bangkok.
The inspection focused on fire prevention and suppression measures, emergency exits, emergency lighting, and fire extinguisher readiness, with strict adherence to government standards emphasized. Key requirements inspected included: regular checks of electrical systems and equipment; strict prohibition of fireworks and sparkling devices indoors; avoidance of highly flammable decorative materials such as foam and plastic fabric; fire extinguishers placed in clearly visible, easily accessible locations with adequate coverage; self-illuminated exit signs visible even during power outages; emergency exits that must not be locked and must open outward immediately; limiting occupancy to prevent overcrowding and ensure safe evacuation; and mandatory staff fire evacuation drills with clearly defined roles.
The establishment was found to be in full compliance with regulations. Officials reiterated the requirement for strict and continuous adherence to all fire safety measures.
