Fire engulfs Bangkok factory, emergency services contain blaze
A massive fire broke out at a large plastic bag manufacturing factory in Bangkok, causing chaos as firefighters rushed to control the blaze. The incident occurred yesterday, December 15, at 1.50pm in the Samdam area, Bang Khun Thian district.
Bangkok police and fire services were promptly dispatched to the scene after being alerted by Prasert Phunkaew, an investigator at Samdam Police Station.
Upon arrival, both police and firefighters found thick smoke and flames engulfing the factory, which comprises four buildings.
The fire originated in the first building and was rapidly spreading. Firefighters battled the blaze for over two hours before it was finally brought under control.
Ronnachit Pongboonrit, the Deputy Managing Director, explained that although it was a holiday, around ten employees were present at the factory for overtime work.
The fire initially started near the machinery, and despite the staff’s efforts to extinguish it with fire extinguishers, the blaze quickly grew out of control.
The severity of the fire necessitated immediate assistance from the fire department to manage the situation effectively.
Fortunately, there were no injuries or fatalities reported from the incident. Officers at Samdam Police Station called in forensic experts to investigate the cause of the fire and to assess the extent of the damage. This investigation is crucial in determining the next steps and ensuring such incidents are prevented in the future, reported KhaoSod.
In similar news, a raging fire engulfed a recycling paper factory in Rayong, with officials struggling to bring it under control. Despite ongoing efforts by emergency services, the blaze spreads, threatening the factory and surrounding areas.
In other news, Bangkok police officers arrested five Chinese nationals for working illegally as construction workers. They were earning 2,200 baht per day, significantly higher than Thailand’s minimum wage and the standard pay rate for legal construction workers.
