CHIANG RAI – A late-night explosion from illicit firecracker production tore through a rental home in Chiang Rai province, leaving one man critically injured on Monday night.
The powerful blast erupted inside house number 80/14 in Ban Pa Faek village around 10:00 PM, shaking nearby neighbors and ripping off parts of the rental structure.
Key Takeaways
- Illegal fireworks assembly inside a residential rental house triggered a devastating blast in Ban Du on November 9.
- First responders rushed one severely injured victim to Chiang Rai Prachanukroh Hospital for urgent trauma treatment.
- Police launched a formal criminal investigation to prosecute the unlicensed manufacturers under strict Thai safety laws.
Local village heads and rapid-response disaster teams arrived at the scene within minutes of the loud blast. Emergency rescuers pulled the unconscious occupant from the burning wreckage and provided lifesaving first aid immediately.
Ambulance crews transported the victim directly to Chiang Rai Prachanukroh Hospital where trauma doctors admitted him into intensive care.
Police Launch Crackdown on Unlicensed Pyrotechnics
Investigators from the Ban Du Police Station sealed the damaged perimeter to gather pyrotechnic residue and chemical samples. Preliminary findings confirmed that improper mixing of explosive chemicals caused an accidental spark during illegal home manufacturing.
Officers confirmed they will prosecute all responsible individuals under national firearm and explosive control statutes. Meanwhile, municipal authorities issued warnings urging tenants to report suspicious chemical storage to local law enforcement without delay.
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