Toddler injured by firecracker during new year celebrations in Trang
A one year old toddler named Sky suffered severe injuries after being struck by a firecracker thrown by teenagers during New Year’s Eve celebrations at Pak Meng Beach, Sikao district, Trang province. The incident, which left the child with serious wounds requiring seven stitches and a bruised lung, led to his transfer to Trang Hospital for further treatment. His 25 year old father, Sarunrong, has since reported the incident to the Sikao Police Station.
The Sikao Police Chief, Yasawarn Krajongwong, revealed that police, in collaboration with Kantang Police, had been conducting checks on vendors setting up tents to sell items around the Had Chao Mai National Park area. During these checks, they confiscated over 2,300 ball firecrackers from various stalls selling fireworks.
Despite these precautionary measures, the unfortunate event occurred, leaving the police force disheartened. This morning, an investigation team was dispatched to interview the injured child’s family and review CCTV footage from the scene and surrounding areas to identify the perpetrators.
The police are committed to prosecuting those responsible under all applicable laws, including the Criminal Code, National Parks Act, and Public Health Act, to ensure justice for the injured child’s family.
Natthaphon, a 21 year old Sky’s aunt, recounted the evening’s events, explaining that she and Sky’s mother had gone to Pak Meng Beach with a group of eight to nine people for a relaxing outing around 6pm. There, they noticed two groups of individuals drinking and socialising.
As the night progressed, these groups began tossing ball firecrackers at each other. Near midnight, the situation intensified with loud noises suggesting a potential confrontation. Fearing for their safety, Natthaphon and her family started to move away.
As the countdown to the new year approached, she was sitting with Sky and her daughter, who was asleep on a mat, when suddenly, a firecracker landed on Sky’s arm and exploded. The child suffered injuries to his side and began coughing up blood. In shock, Natthaphon immediately carried Sky to his father, who rushed him to the hospital, reported KhaoSod.
Natthaphon expressed her hope that the police would apprehend those responsible and ensure they face legal consequences.
