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Firework explosion injures 7
News, Published on 02/01/2026
» Police are investigating two firework-related incidents during New Year celebrations that left several people injured and led to a crackdown on illegal production sites.
Strict safety rules in place for 'respectful' Loy Krathong
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/10/2025
» Government agencies are moving forward with preparations for the Loy Krathong Festival, which falls on Nov 5, while ensuring the celebrations are conducted respectfully during the national mourning period and with strict safety measures in place.
Fireworks factory peril
News, Editorial, Published on 02/08/2025
» The fatal explosion at a house which doubled illegally as a fireworks plant in Suphan Buri on Wednesday is an ominous sign, reminding us that communities are not safe from this risky activity.
Deadly blast linked to illegal activity
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/08/2025
» Officials have confirmed that a deadly explosion at a fireworks factory in Suphan Buri, which killed 10 people, stemmed from an unauthorised operation that violated safety regulations.
4 people injured in New Year firework accidents
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2025
» Four people were injured, two seriously, in separate firework accidents during New Year countdown events in Nakhon Ratchasima and Chon Buri's Pattaya, while firework-related fires were reported in several other provinces.
Phuket sees tourist influx for NY break
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran and Panumet Tanraksa, Published on 27/12/2024
» A huge influx of tourists is expected in many Thai destinations during the New Year holiday, with Phuket anticipating 230,000 visitors from Dec 28-Jan 1.
Muno housing rebuild gets going again
News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 15/10/2024
» NARATHIWAT: Construction of new homes for victims of the firework warehouse disaster near the Muno market in Sungai Kolok district last year resumed yesterday after more than one year of delays.
Pattaya welcomes 12m-plus visitors
News, Chaiyot Pupattanapong, Published on 17/08/2024
» Pattaya welcomed more than 12 million tourists in the first six months of this year, a million more than in 2023, according to the local Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) office.
Tourism drive hits highest gear
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 16/03/2024
» The government has set itself an ambitious goal to make 2025 "the biggest year for tourism" to date as it plans to host a raft of engaging cultural events, concerts, festivals as well as an international motor racing series throughout the year.
Blast spurs call for Factory Act changes
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/01/2024
» The Ministry of Industry is looking to amend laws on setting up fireworks factories following the deadly explosion at one such factory in Suphan Buri, according to a ministry official.