PHUKET: A fire destroyed a dive shop in Kamala on Phuket's west coast in a spectacular one million baht blaze today.
The blaze is believed to have ignited the thatch roof of the recently-opened Sunset Scuba and Snorkelling Centre about 4am.
The centre's owner was named as Jiraporn Jomsue, 25. A man named William pushed media at the scene and was criticised by local residents.
Firemen said there was also a bar inside the shop. No cause has been established for the blaze.
The blaze is believed to have ignited the thatch roof of the recently-opened Sunset Scuba and Snorkelling Centre about 4am.
The centre's owner was named as Jiraporn Jomsue, 25. A man named William pushed media at the scene and was criticised by local residents.
Firemen said there was also a bar inside the shop. No cause has been established for the blaze.
Why on earth would anyone want a thatched roof on a commercial building with so much of value inside. I think esthetics won over common sense. Regardless, it's a real shame.
Posted by Ted Davis on December 2, 2012 13:07