Worasit urges BMA to tighten fire risk controls

MGR Online•Politics•4d ago

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Deputy Minister of Interior Worasit Liangprasit has instructed the Bangkok Governor and District Directors to monitor fire-risk areas following a blaze in the Makkasan community.

•Deputy Minister of Interior Worasit Liangprasit spoke on September 1, 2026, at Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai Campus.
•A fire occurred in the Makkasan community, resulting in one death and damage to 15 houses.
•The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has established a shelter and is investigating the cause of the fire.
•Worasit Liangprasit urged BMA officials to inspect high-risk areas, noting that aging equipment in communities may be a cause.

Overview

•On September 1, 2026, at 10.00 AM, Worasit Liangprasit gave an interview at Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai Campus, Songkhla Province.
•A fire broke out in the Makkasan community the previous night, destroying 15 houses and causing one fatality.
•The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has inspected the area and established a shelter for those affected.
•The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is currently investigating the cause of the Makkasan fire.
•Worasit Liangprasit stated that prevention is better than solving problems later.
•Worasit Liangprasit noted that equipment in community areas may deteriorate over time, creating fire risks.
•Worasit Liangprasit instructed the Bangkok Governor and District Directors to strictly inspect areas with high fire risks.

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Key Quotes

Worasit Liangprasit

"Prevention is better than solving it later."

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Key Entities

Person

Worasit Liangprasit(วรศิษฎ์ เลียงประสิทธิ์)

The Deputy Minister of Interior.

Organization

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration(กทม.)ℹ️

The city administration that inspected the fire scene and established a shelter.

Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai Campus(มหาวิทยาลัยสงขลานครินทร์ วิทยาเขตหาดใหญ่)

The venue where Worasit Liangprasit gave an interview.

Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️

The ministry where Worasit Liangprasit serves as Deputy Minister.

Place

Makkasan Community(ชุมชนมักกะสัน)

The location where a fire caused one death and damaged 15 houses.

Songkhla Province(จังหวัดสงขลา)ℹ️

The province where the interview took place.