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Fireworks Factory Explosion in Suphan Buri Kills 22 People and Raises Safety Concerns

Suphan Buri, Thailand – An explosion at a fireworks factory in Muang district of Suphan Buri on Wednesday afternoon claimed the lives of at least 22 people, with around 10 others reported missing. The explosion occurred around 3:30 pm in tambon Salakhao, spreading debris in a radius of 100 meters and leaving human remains scattered everywhere. The blast also resulted in extensive damage. The factory, located in a farmhouse, stored gunpowder and other raw materials …

Fatal Plane Crash in Chon Buri Kills One Foreigner, Injures Another

CHON BURI, THAILAND – Tragedy struck in Chon Buri province on Saturday morning when a two-seater single-prop plane crashed into an open field, resulting in the death of one foreigner and leaving another seriously injured. The crash, which occurred near Huay Yai Temple in Banglamung district, was met with swift emergency response as authorities rushed to the scene located about 500 meters from a road. Upon arrival, emergency services worked diligently to extract the two …

Fatal plane crash in Chon Buri kills one foreign passenger

BANG LAMUNG, Thailand – A small plane crashed in the paddy fields of Bang Lamung district in Chon Buri, resulting in the death of one foreign passenger and severe injuries to another on Saturday morning. The crash took place behind a car tire repair shop in the middle of the field near Wat Huai Yai in tambon Huai Yai. Police were alerted about the incident around 8:30am local time. The identities of the passengers were …