Fatal hotel fire highlights poor safety rules

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The deadly fire at a modified hotel in Bangkok's Khao San area has highlighted insufficient hotel safety regulations, affecting Thailand's tourism reputation, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).

He said the authorities should investigate whether this hotel had a proper emergency light for evacuation and window ventilation for smoke.

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt said the hotel was modified from commercial buildings, and had obtained a licence to change the buildings into a hotel.

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Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: ThailandChad

Topics: Tourism Buildings Fire Association Modified Hotels Udom Hotel Safety Thailand Khao

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Published On: 2025-01-03 @ 04:00:00 (4 days ago)

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