Fire sends guests fleeing Patong lodgings before dawn
Patong— Panic erupted in the early hours when a fire broke out at a commercial building that had been converted into guest accommodations along Patong’s Sai Kor Road, near the Nam Sia alley entrance. According to…
A late-night fire at guest lodgings on Sai Kor Road in Patong forced occupants to evacuate in the early hours of May 16, 2026. The blaze broke out at a commercial building near the Nam Sia alley entrance in Phuket, where flames and thick smoke spread quickly through the structure, according to initial reports.
Witnesses said the escape unfolded in chaotic conditions as some people climbed out of windows while others rushed down stairwells. The building had been converted from commercial use into guest accommodations.
Fire crews contain blaze near adjacent properties
Firefighters and rescue workers arrived quickly and worked to stop the fire from spreading to nearby buildings. Officials said crews brought the situation under control before dawn.
Authorities said no injuries or deaths had been reported following the evacuation. Officials are carrying out a detailed inspection to determine the cause of the fire.
The incident centered on the Patong property along Sai Kor Road, a dense commercial corridor where fire can threaten neighboring structures. Investigators have not yet announced what sparked the blaze.
Source: https://thephuketexpress.com/2026/05/16/late-night-fire-forces-tourists-to-flee-patong-lodgings/
