University Clarifies Fire Was Outside Campus, Not Inside
A nine-story building fire near King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi on September 3 occurred in an adjacent area, not on campus, the university clarified, addressing initial reports that caused confusion. No injuries were report
King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) issued a clarification on September 4, 2025, regarding reports of a nine-story building fire near Pracha Rat Road 1 on the morning of September 3. News reports had indicated the fire occurred within the university campus, which the institution says caused confusion. After checking the facts, the university confirmed that the fire did not occur within its grounds but in an adjacent neighboring area that borders the campus, which may have led to the misunderstanding. The fire broke out at approximately 6:47 a.m. on September 3, and firefighting and rescue personnel responded to extinguish the blaze and clear smoke. There were no initial reports of injuries or deaths. The university firmly stated that the fire did not occur on its premises or within any of its buildings whatsoever, and that all university operations, teaching, and staff work continue normally. KMUTT emphasizes the safety of students, faculty, personnel, and all visitors, and is closely monitoring the situation in coordination with relevant agencies. The university requests that the public obtain information from official news sources and apologizes for any confusion or misunderstandings caused by the initial reporting of the incident.
