Fire at Plastic Packaging Factory in Samut Sakhon, Building Collapses

Matichon•Society•5h ago

Reader Briefing

A major fire broke out at a large plastic packaging factory in Samut Sakhon, causing building collapse and extensive damage, with the cause currently under investigation.

•A fire occurred at XINBANG GROUP CO., LTD., a large plastic packaging manufacturer in Baan Phaeo, Samut Sakhon.
•The fire led to the collapse of one production building, with significant damage to machinery and raw materials.
•Firefighters battled the blaze for approximately one hour, utilizing water from a nearby irrigation canal.
•The cause of the fire is currently unknown and is under police investigation, involving forensic experts and worker interviews.

Overview

•At 05:50 on May 31, 2026, a fire broke out at XINBANG GROUP CO., LTD. due to an unknown ignition source.
•Nearly 20 water tank fire trucks from tambon municipalities and nearby areas were deployed to extinguish the fire.
•The fire occurred in a plastic box production building containing significant quantities of plastic pellets, mixing agents, finished plastic boxes, and machinery.
•One building used for plastic box production collapsed, resulting in the total damage of equipment and stored items.
•Water was pumped from the irrigation canal D4 to combat the fire, as there were no natural water sources around the factory.
•The fire was declared under control after approximately 1 hour, though smoldering plastic pellets continued to emit smoke.
•Firefighters maintained continuous water spraying due to concerns about potential re-ignition from the smoldering plastic pellets.
•Police will coordinate with forensic investigators to determine the cause of the fire and will interview workers present at the time of the incident.

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Key Entities

Organization

XINBANG GROUP CO., LTD.(บริษัท ซิน ปัง กรุ๊ป จำกัด (XINBANG GROUP CO., LTD.))

A large plastic packaging manufacturer in Baan Phaeo, Samut Sakhon, which experienced a major fire and building collapse.

Tha Lak Ha Municipality(เทศบาลตำบลหลักห้า)

The municipal organization whose fire trucks and mayor responded to the fire at XINBANG GROUP CO., LTD.

Baan Phaeo Police Station(สภ.บ้านแพ้ว)

The police station investigating the cause of the fire at XINBANG GROUP CO., LTD.

Place

Baan Phaeo(บ้านแพ้ว)

The district in Samut Sakhon where the XINBANG GROUP CO., LTD. factory is located and experienced a fire.

Samut Sakhon(สมุทรสาคร)

The province in Thailand where the XINBANG GROUP CO., LTD. factory is located and experienced a fire.

Person

Phongsathorn Limponwetthakoon(นายพงศธร ลิมปนเวทย์สกุล)

Mayor of Tha Lak Ha Municipality and commander of the firefighting incident at XINBANG GROUP CO., LTD.

Police Lieutenant Colonel Thananchai Thaosomboon(ร้อยตํารวจเอกธนัญชัย ท้าวสมบูรณ์)

Deputy Inspector of Investigation at Baan Phaeo Police Station, responsible for investigating the cause of the fire.