Mattress Factory Fire Triggers Evacuations in Chonburi

On the evening of August 3, 2026, a severe fire broke out at a mattress manufacturing facility located in the Khlong Mue Sai area of That Thong, Bo Thong District, Chonburi. According to reports from Khaosod Online, the blaze began in a rear warehouse containing highly flammable materials, producing thick black smoke and frequent explosions that caused panic among workers and nearby residents.

Local authorities, including the That Thong Subdistrict Municipality, deployed over 20 fire trucks to the scene. The intensity of the heat caused the warehouse structure to collapse while the fire spread toward the front office building. In response to the danger, the Mayor of That Thong ordered the immediate evacuation of residents living in the vicinity to ensure public safety.

For residents and travelers in the area, the incident serves as a reminder to avoid the vicinity of industrial fires due to the risk of toxic smoke inhalation and structural instability. While emergency teams have been working to contain the situation, the full extent of the damage and the specific cause of the initial explosions remain under investigation. Authorities have not yet provided a timeline for when the area will be fully secured or when normal operations in the immediate vicinity might resume.