News Forum - Koh Kut resort says smoke detector didn’t work when villa caught fire

[Thaiger]

The luxury villa in Koh Kut that burned to the ground, with guests narrowly escaping the flames, was equipped with smoke detectors and alarms, but they weren’t working, according to the island’s mayor, Dechathorn Chanob. All guests escaped the fire at Soneva Kiri resort on Koh Kut, off the coast of the eastern province Trat, but many guests, including famous paediatrician Jiraporn Arunakul, sustained serious injuries. Jiraporn wrote about her experience on Facebook, explaining that the villa did not have smoke detectors, a warning system or sprinklers. Dechathorn confirms that an investigation took place which revealed that the villa was […]

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[Cabra]

We're going to inspect all the resorts again, because we know we short shiifted the first inspection but didn't think anyone would notice... #worldclassdestination

 

[Prosaap]

Probably put in the battery years ago and like everything else no maintenance or check 

[Pinetree]

and this is a surprise, why? 

[Soidog]

Most likely another example of not thoroughly checking the fire services. How can a smoke detector not work? When was it last checked? By who? We’re they qualified? If this was an insurance job then I hope they will be all over the questions and I hope they refuse to pay out. Totally hopeless set up

[Totoro]

Nah, that is not possible. Smoke detectors not working, nah. Are there any available in Thailand? Seriously, have I ever seen them at any hotel where I have been at ? It is like wearing helmets on a motorcycle or children sitting on a child's safety seat in a car.Well, that was too funny now. But on the other hand I see people wearing face masks on motorcycles and in cars. That will safe their lives, for sure.555

 

[Guest1]

 strictly enforced the Building Control Act

Are manila envelopes part of the building control act?

[AlexPTY]

those smoke detectors were probably a hidden cameras

[SkipsPa]

22 hours ago, Soidog said:

Most likely another example of not thoroughly checking the fire services. How can a smoke detector not work? When was it last checked? By who? We’re they qualified? If this was an insurance job then I hope they will be all over the questions and I hope they refuse to pay out. Totally hopeless set up

I've known some people remove battery from smoke detector because it was sited too close to kitchen areas and kept going off. The simplest method would have been to close kitchen door or move detector to a different position.