Fire Destroys 80-Year-Old Teacher's Home, Coffin Found Inside
A fire destroyed the wooden home of retired teacher Khru Aad in Ayutthaya province on August 16, forcing his evacuation with smoke inhalation injuries. Firefighters discovered a coffin containing his wife's remains of over 20 years inside t
A fire engulfed the home of Porpisin, a retired 80-year-old teacher nicknamed "Khru Aad," in Bang Pa Han district, Ayutthaya province, at 11:30 p.m. on August 16, 2025. Police Lieutenant Colonel Artit Simjaroen, commander of Bang Pa Han Police Station, coordinated with more than 10 fire trucks from the local administrative organization and Phutthaithaisawan Foundation. The single-story Thai-style wooden house caught fire intensely, with strong winds carrying flames to an adjacent pile of old wood. Firefighters took about an hour to control the blaze. Khru Aad safely evacuated but suffered smoke inhalation and was taken to Bang Pa Han Hospital.
Neighbors reported hearing loud cracking sounds and explosions before the rapid spread of flames. Investigation found the old wood pile and a makeshift stove where Khru Aad cooked for two to three dogs in the evening; a previous fire had occurred in that area but was extinguished before spreading to the house.
When authorities inspected the interior, they were stunned to discover a coffin on the second floor containing the remains of Khru Aad's wife, a retired teacher who had died over 20 years ago. Community members explained that Khru Aad was deeply attached to his wife. Although neighbors had suggested he hold a funeral and he once set a date, he cancelled and continued keeping her remains at home. Locals were familiar with the coffin on the second floor. After the fire was controlled, the coffin had fallen to the lower floor and was largely consumed by flames, leaving only bones.
