Police Deputy Chief Orders Urgent Probe Into Ladprao Brewery Fire
Thai police deputy chief convened a meeting to accelerate the investigation into the Ladprao brewery fire, ordering forensic officials to expedite findings on the cause of the blaze.
Deputy Police Chief Pol. Lt. Gen. Itthiphol Ittisarananchai chaired a meeting on July 16, 2026 at the Central Evidence Examination Office to track progress on the Ladprao brewery fire investigation, a case drawing significant public and social attention.
Central Evidence Examination Office Commander Pol. Maj. Gen. Watthi Asavutthimangkul attended with forensic experts, investigators, and related agencies to report on crime scene examination, physical evidence collection, and forensic science findings across all aspects of the investigation.
The meeting reviewed detailed progress from each unit, including evidence gathering, fire origin analysis, evidence examination, and coordination with investigators, to comprehensively determine the fire's cause according to forensic science principles.
Deputy Chief Itthiphol stressed that all units must work carefully, transparently, and base findings on scientific evidence to ensure credible results that can support legal proceedings, build public confidence, and ensure fairness to all parties involved. He also instructed officials to accelerate remaining investigative work through inter-agency collaboration to conduct inquiries and evidence examination swiftly and efficiently, clarifying the fire's cause as quickly as possible.
The Royal Thai Police affirmed they will closely monitor the case's progress and conduct all procedures within legal and forensic science frameworks to clarify facts and bring those responsible into the justice system if legal violations are found.
