Industry Minister pushes for Ming Dih Chemical license revocation

MGR Online•Economy•1d ago

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Minister Varawut Silpa-archa has ordered legal action and the closure of Ming Dih Chemical factory after a recurring fire incident.

•A fire occurred at Ming Dih Chemical factory on August 25, 2026, at 06:00.
•The factory is located in Soi King Kaew 21, Racha Thewa, Bang Phli, Samut Prakan.
•Minister Varawut Silpa-archa ordered the Samut Prakan Provincial Industry Office to take legal action against the operator.
•The factory had previously experienced a major fire in 2021.

•A fire broke out at Ming Dih Chemical factory on August 25, 2026, at 06:00 and was controlled by 06:40.
•Ming Dih Chemical factory previously suffered a major fire in 2021 that caused widespread damage.
•Ming Dih Chemical factory was currently an abandoned area with no active business operations.
•The fire is suspected to have been caused by sparks hitting residual fuel after outsiders trespassed to steal scrap metal.
•Minister Varawut Silpa-archa ordered the Samut Prakan Provincial Industry Office to prosecute Ming Dih Chemical on all applicable charges.
•Minister Varawut Silpa-archa initiated the process to close the factory and revoke its license under the Factory Act 1992.
•The revocation of the license will strip Ming Dih Chemical of the right to operate a factory and claim legal benefits as a factory.
•The Ministry of Industry will upgrade area control measures to prevent repeat incidents and protect nearby residents.

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Varawut Silpa-archa(วราวุธ ศิลปอาชา)ℹ️

The Minister of Industry who ordered the closure of Ming Dih Chemical factory.

Ming Dih Chemical Co., Ltd.(บริษัท หมิงตี้เคมีคอล จำกัด)

A manufacturer of EPS (Expandable Polystyrene) foam beads that experienced repeated fires.

Samut Prakan Provincial Industry Office(สำนักงานอุตสาหกรรมจังหวัดสมุทรปราการ)

The agency ordered to take further legal action against Ming Dih Chemical Co., Ltd.

Ministry of Industry(กระทรวงอุตสาหกรรม)ℹ️

The ministry responsible for resolving the issue and upgrading area control measures.

Soi King Kaew 21, Racha Thewa, Bang Phli, Samut Prakan(ซอยกิ่งแก้ว 21 ตำบลราชาเทวะ อำเภอบางพลี จังหวัดสมุทรปราการ)

The location of the Ming Dih Chemical factory.

Factory Act 1992(พ.ร.บ.โรงงาน พ.ศ.2535)

The law under which the factory closure is being proposed to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry.