Drug-addicted man burns 7 houses in Bang Bua Thong

MGR Online•Society•2d ago

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A drug-addicted man set fire to his bed in a Bang Bua Thong community, destroying seven homes and injuring two people.

•The fire occurred on July 19, 2026, in the community behind Wat Lahan, Bang Bua Thong District, Nonthaburi Province.
•Wichai Mapulo, 39, is the identified suspect who allegedly set fire to his bed while under the influence of drugs.
•Seven houses were completely destroyed, and two people were injured.
•The suspect fled the scene by rowing a boat.

•On July 19, 2026, at 10:45 AM, Bang Bua Thong Police Station received a report of a fire in the community behind Wat Lahan.
•The fire occurred in a community located in an alley where fire trucks could not enter, requiring firefighters to proceed on foot.
•Wandee Nontharak and Sanoh Nontharak stated that Wichai Mapulo set fire to his own bed while under the influence of drugs.
•The fire destroyed seven houses and resulted in two injuries, with victims including Wandee Nontharak and Sanoh Nontharak losing all their belongings.
•More than 10 water trucks from various municipalities and the Ruamkatanyu Foundation worked for over one hour to control the blaze.
•Bang Bua Thong Police Station is currently tracking Wichai Mapulo, who was seen fleeing by boat.
•Bang Bua Thong Police Station will coordinate with forensic officials to examine the scene and relevant agencies to assist the seven affected families.

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Wichai Mapulo(วิชัย มะปูเลาะ)

A 39-year-old drug addict who allegedly set fire to his bed, causing a fire that destroyed seven houses.

Wandee Nontharak(วันดี นนทรักษ์)

A 44-year-old employee of Bang Bua Thong City Municipality and a victim of the fire.

Sanoh Nontharak(เสนาะ นนทรักษ์)

A 66-year-old victim whose two houses and his brother's house were destroyed by the fire.

Bang Bua Thong Police Station(สภ.บางบัวทอง)

The law enforcement agency handling the fire report and tracking the suspect.

Ruamkatanyu Foundation(มูลนิธิร่วมกตัญญู)

The volunteer organization that provided assistance and first aid at the scene.

Bang Bua Thong City Municipality(เทศบาลนครบางบัวทอง)