Explosion at Thai Fireworks Factory Results in At Least 20 Fatalities
The factory, previously hit by an explosion in 2022, was completely demolished; Prime Minister orders investigation amid growing safety concerns in the global fireworks industry.
- An explosion at a fireworks factory in Suphan Buri, central Thailand, has resulted in at least 20 fatalities, with some reports suggesting the death toll could be as high as 23.
- The factory, which was completely demolished, had previously experienced an explosion in November 2022 that resulted in one death and three serious injuries.
- The explosion occurred less than a month before the Lunar New Year, a period of high demand for fireworks.
- Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, currently in Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum, has ordered an investigation into the incident.
- Concerns over the safety of the global fireworks industry have been mounting, with advocates calling for stricter safety measures at production sites.
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