Hotel Fire in Pattaya Brought Under Control After Spreading to Guest Rooms; Three Injured
A hotel fire in Pattaya spread from the rooftop to guest rooms before firefighters brought it under control after nearly two hours, injuring three foreign nationals.
On May 21, 2026, the Fire & Rescue Thailand Facebook page reported a fire at a hotel in Pattaya, Chachoengsao Province. The fire broke out at 9 p.m., trapping numerous guests inside as firefighters rushed to assist. Video footage showed flames engulfing the hotel rooftop while rescue teams worked to evacuate trapped guests and combat the blaze. By 10 p.m., firefighters had gained partial control, and evacuation efforts were underway as many tourists fled the building, some suffering from smoke inhalation. By 10:10 p.m., the fire had spread down to the guest room levels, and firefighting efforts continued. At 10:45 p.m., firefighters successfully brought the fire under control. Three foreign nationals were injured in the incident—two women and one man—and have been transported to a hospital.
