Truck Fire on the Burapha Withi Highway

May 4, 2026, 11:13
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Introduction

A truck fire happened in Chachoengsao province last weekend. The fire stopped traffic for some time.

Main Body

On Sunday night, a truck had a fire. The truck carried lithium batteries. The fire was very hot. It broke some concrete on the highway. Eight fire trucks came to stop the fire. The driver was safe. Engineers checked the highway. They wanted to see if the road was safe. The road was not broken deep inside. It was still strong. On Monday, the highway opened again. Cars can now drive to Bangkok. Some parts of the road below are still closed. Police are now checking the truck and the driver.

Conclusion

The highway is open now. Some small roads are still closed for safety.

Learning

πŸ›‘ The 'Past vs. Now' Switch

In this story, we see a clear change from yesterday to today. To reach A2, you need to know how to switch between these two times.

1. The Past (What happened) We use a special ending -ed to show the action is finished.

  • Example: The fire stopped traffic. β†’ (It is not stopping now).
  • Example: Engineers checked the road. β†’ (They are finished checking).

2. The Now (The current state) We use simple words like is, are, or can to show the situation right now.

  • Example: The highway is open now.
  • Example: Cars can drive to Bangkok.

Quick Word Logic:

  • Safe β†’\rightarrow Used for people (The driver was safe).
  • Strong β†’\rightarrow Used for things (The road was still strong).
  • Closed β†’\rightarrow The opposite of open.

Vocabulary Learning

truck (n.)
A large vehicle used for transporting goods.
Example:The truck was parked by the side of the road.
fire (n.)
A blaze or flames that burn.
Example:The fire spread quickly through the building.
happened (v.)
Occurred or took place.
Example:The accident happened on Sunday night.
weekend (n.)
Saturday and Sunday, the days after the work week.
Example:We went for a walk on the weekend.
stopped (v.)
Came to a halt; ceased moving.
Example:The traffic stopped when the lights changed.
traffic (n.)
Cars and vehicles on a road.
Example:Heavy traffic made the commute long.
night (n.)
The time after sunset, before sunrise.
Example:It was very quiet at night.
carried (v.)
Transported something from one place to another.
Example:The truck carried the batteries to the warehouse.
batteries (n.)
Devices that store electric energy.
Example:The batteries were used in the new phone.
hot (adj.)
Having a high temperature.
Example:The soup was too hot to eat.
broke (v.)
Damaged or shattered.
Example:The glass broke when it fell.
concrete (n.)
A strong building material made of cement.
Example:The road was made of concrete.
highway (n.)
A main road that connects cities.
Example:We drove along the highway to reach the town.
driver (n.)
The person who operates a vehicle.
Example:The driver turned on the headlights.
safe (adj.)
Not dangerous or harmful.
Example:The child was safe inside the car.
engineers (n.)
People who design and build things.
Example:Engineers studied the bridge for safety.
checked (v.)
Examined or inspected.
Example:They checked the engine before starting.
road (n.)
A path for vehicles to travel.
Example:The road was closed for repairs.
strong (adj.)
Having great physical power or durability.
Example:The bridge was strong enough to hold many cars.
opened (v.)
Made open; no longer closed.
Example:The gates opened at dawn.
cars (n.)
Vehicles with four wheels used for transport.
Example:Cars lined up at the parking lot.
drive (v.)
Operate a vehicle to move it.
Example:She will drive to the market tomorrow.
closed (adj.)
Not open; shut.
Example:The shop was closed on Sunday.
police (n.)
Law enforcement officers who keep order.
Example:The police checked the area after the incident.
safety (n.)
The condition of being protected from danger.
Example:Safety is important when using tools.