Electrician killed in NGV station explosion in Chonburi

Khaosod•Society•16h ago

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An electrical control room explosion at an NGV station in Chonburi resulted in the death of an electrician after a wall collapsed on him.

•An explosion occurred in an electrical control room at an NGV station in Bo Win, Sri Racha, Chonburi.
•The incident took place at 15:30 on July 20, 2026.
•A 40-year-old electrician named Mr. Santi was killed after a wall collapsed on him.
•The explosion happened while an electrician was inspecting the room following reports of a burning smell.

•At 15:30 on July 20, 2026, Pol. Capt. Natthaphong Muenphan of Bo Win Police Station received a report of an explosion at an NGV station in Bo Win, Sri Racha, Chonburi.
•A station employee reported a burning smell and notified an electrician to perform maintenance in the electrical control room.
•Mr. Santi entered the electrical control room to conduct an inspection.
•A loud explosion occurred during the inspection, causing the building wall to collapse and trap Mr. Santi.
•Rescue workers and officers from the Bo Win Subdistrict Administrative Organization Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department responded to the scene.
•Rescue workers recovered the body of Mr. Santi, aged 40, who was found dead under the collapsed wall.
•Relevant officials will conduct a further investigation to determine the exact cause of the explosion.

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Natthaphong Muenphan(ณัฐพงษ์ เหมือนพันธ์)

Deputy Inspector (Inquiry) of Bo Win Police Station who received the report of the explosion.

Santi(สันติ)

A 40-year-old electrician who died after a wall collapsed on him following an explosion.

Bo Win Police Station(สภ.บ่อวิน)

The police station responsible for the jurisdiction where the explosion occurred.

Bo Win Subdistrict Administrative Organization(อบต.บ่อวิน)

The local government organization whose disaster prevention and mitigation officers responded to the scene.

Chonburi(ชลบุรี)ℹ️

The province where the NGV station explosion occurred.

Bo Win(บ่อวิน)ℹ️

The subdistrict in Sri Racha district where the incident took place.

Sri Racha(ศรีราชา)

The district in Chonburi province where the NGV station is located.