MP candidate blames ants for burning his houseFlames engulf the house in Muang district, Chaiyaphum, early on Wednesday morning. Photos: Makkawan WannakulCHAIYAPHUM: An MP candidate in this northeastern province blamed ants for causing a fire that completely razed his house early on Wednesday morning. He said that ants often built nests inside power outlets and he had to frequently clean the sockets. However, lately he was not at home and ants' nests packed wall sockets and possibly caused the fire. Mr Sochoke was an MP candidate of the United Thai Nation.

Source: Bangkok Post February 11, 2026 04:20 UTC