Car Radiator Explodes Before PM's Meeting in Songkhla

Thairath•Politics•21d ago

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A car radiator explosion occurred at a workshop venue in Songkhla prior to a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

•A car radiator exploded on August 31, 2026, at 1:30 PM in Songkhla.
•The incident occurred at the Faculty of Industrial Education and Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya.
•EOD officers, police, and military personnel inspected the vehicle after smoke was seen in the engine compartment.
•The explosion happened before Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrived for a workshop regarding the development of 5 southern provinces.

•On August 31, 2026, at 1:30 PM, a car radiator exploded at the Faculty of Industrial Education and Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya in Songkhla.
•The incident occurred during a workshop to gather opinions on problems, obstacles, and development guidelines for 5 southern provinces including Songkhla, Satun, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat.
•The workshop was part of an official mobile Cabinet meeting in Songkhla chaired by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
•Military officers, police officers, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) officers immediately inspected the vehicle after smoke appeared in the engine compartment.
•Police officers revealed the cause was likely a radiator explosion because the vehicle had driven a long distance in extremely hot weather.
•The inspection took place before Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrived at the venue.

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Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior who chaired the workshop in Songkhla.

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)(หน่วยเก็บกู้และตรวจพิสูจน์วัตถุระเบิด)

The unit that inspected the vehicle after the radiator explosion.

Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya(มหาวิทยาลัยเทคโนโลยีราชมงคลศรีวิชัย)ℹ️

The institution where the workshop was held in Songkhla.

Songkhla(สงขลา)ℹ️

The province where the incident and the mobile Cabinet meeting took place.

Satun(สตูล)ℹ️

One of the 5 southern provinces targeted for development guidelines.

Pattani(ปัตตานี)

One of the 5 southern provinces targeted for development guidelines.

Yala(ยะลา)

One of the 5 southern provinces targeted for development guidelines.

Narathiwat(นราธิวาส)ℹ️

One of the 5 southern provinces targeted for development guidelines.