A fire broke out at the abbot's residence in a temple in Sikhiu, Nakhon Ratchasima. Firefighters worked to extinguish the flames. After the fire was put out, a search of the residence revealed a large amount of pornographic material, including explicit books and fake female genitalia.
On 23 March 2026, reporters reported a fire at a temple in Sikhiu subdistrict, Sikhiu district, Nakhon Ratchasima. The fire started in the abbot's residence, but the abbot was not inside at the time, as he was away on a religious mission. Monks at the temple witnessed the fire and called authorities, while initially trying to extinguish the flames with hoses. However, the fire spread rapidly, making it uncontrollable, so firefighting vehicles from Sikhiu municipality were called in. Within 20 minutes, the fire was brought under control.
Initial investigations suggest the fire was likely caused by a damaged electrical plug in the room, which overheated and melted wiring, resulting in an electrical short circuit that ignited the fire. There were no reports of injuries or fatalities from the incident.
After the fire was extinguished, an inspection of the residence revealed numerous damaged belongings. Additionally, investigators found unusual items: pornographic materials including explicit books and fake female genitalia amid the fire debris. Authorities will send forensic teams to further investigate the exact cause of the fire.
