Backhoes clear Khlong Thom Center fire site for investigation

Khaosod•Society•13d ago

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Specialized demolition teams and forensic officials are coordinating to clear debris at Khlong Thom Center to determine the cause of a fire.

•The incident occurred at Khlong Thom Center shopping mall.
•Piyamit Group's Security and Demolish teams are using backhoes to clear obstructions.
•Forensic police inspected 'Point C' on August 31, 2026.
•The Department of Public Works and Disaster Prevention are tasked with further demolition.

•On August 31, 2026, the Security team and Demolish team from Piyamit Group inspected the Khlong Thom Center site to prepare for demolition.
•Firefighters continued to spray water and cool down the interior of the building.
•Piyamit Group used backhoes to remove debris and obstructions, focusing specifically on Point C.
•The Demolish team from Piyamit Group stated that demolition will be limited to necessary parts to provide access to the scene.
•At 14:10, officials from the Department of Disaster Prevention brought forensic police to inspect Point C for approximately 15 minutes.
•Forensic police instructed the Department of Public Works and the Department of Disaster Prevention to proceed with demolition.
•Forensic police will return for a second inspection to identify the origin of the fire.

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Khlong Thom Center(คลองถมเซ็นเตอร์)

The shopping mall where the fire incident occurred.

Piyamit Group(บริษัท ปิยะมิตรกรุ๊ป)

The company providing Security and Demolish teams for debris removal.

Department of Disaster Prevention(ปภ.)

The agency that brought forensic police to the site and is tasked with demolition.

Forensic Police(พฐ.)

The officials responsible for inspecting the site to find the cause of the fire.

Department of Public Works(กรมโยธา)ℹ️

The agency instructed by forensic police to carry out demolition work.