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Minister & Health Officials Inspect Citizens Post Sugar Factory Fire in Korat

Minister & Health Officials Inspect Citizens Post Sugar Factory Fire in Korat

Matichon•Society•8h ago

Reader Briefing

Minister of Social Development and Human Security visited Nakhon Ratchasima province to provide aid and health checks to residents affected by a sugar factory fire.

  • •Minister Nikorn Somkham visited Nakhon Ratchasima on April 13th to address the aftermath of a sugar factory fire.
  • •The fire at the Pimaai sugar factory has been controlled but is not fully extinguished due to deep-seated bagasse.
  • •Aviation fuel smoke has impacted the health of nearby residents, prompting health inspections and aid distribution.
  • •Health officials are providing free health checks, particularly for the elderly and bedridden, at the Pimaai sugar factory site.

Overview

  • •On April 13, Nikhon Somkham visited Nakhon Ratchasima province due to the sugar factory fire.
  • •Nikhon Somkham, Minister of Social Development and Human Security, participated in an inspection at the Pimaai sugar factory.
  • •A significant fire occurred at the Pimaai sugar factory, releasing large amounts of smoke that affected public health.
  • •Officials are actively working to extinguish the fire by removing bagasse layers before spraying water.
  • •Smoke from the fire has caused health concerns for residents living near the sugar factory, especially the elderly and bedridden.
  • •Nikhon Somkham, in coordination with local authorities, distributed relief bags to over 20 affected households.
  • •Public health officials have been dispatched to provide health check-ups for the impacted citizens.
  • •The Deputy Mayor of Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Administrative Organization has arranged for hospital staff to provide continuous health monitoring.

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Key Entities

Person

Nikorn Somkham(นิกร โสมกลาง)
Minister of Social Development and Human Security who visited the affected area.
District Chief of Pimaai(นายอำเภอพิมาย)
Local official accompanying the minister during the inspection.
Satit Buasantia(นายสาธิต บัวสันเทียะ)
Deputy Mayor of Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Administrative Organization, responsible for coordinating health services.

Organization

Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS)(กระทรวงการพัฒนาสังคมและความมั่นคงของมนุษย์(พม.))
Government ministry involved in providing aid and support to affected citizens.
Pimaai Sugar Factory(โรงงานน้ำตาลพิมาย)
The facility where the sugar cane bagasse fire occurred.
Pimaai District Red Cross(กาชาดอำเภอพิมาย)
Local Red Cross chapter coordinating relief efforts.
Pimaai District Public Health Office(สาธารณสุขอำเภอพิมาย)
Local public health authority involved in providing health services to affected residents.
Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Administrative Organization(องค์การบริหารส่วนจังหวัดนครราชสีมา)
Local government body assisting with health services for affected citizens.
Community Health Promotion Hospital(รพ.สต.)
Health facilities providing medical care to affected residents.

Place

Nakhon Ratchasima Province(จ.นครราชสีมา)ℹ️
The province where the sugar factory fire occurred and aid was provided.
Nong Riang Subdistrict(ตำบลหนองระเวียง)
The subdistrict where the Pimaai Sugar Factory is located.
Pimaai District(อำเภอพิมาย)
The district in Nakhon Ratchasima Province where the sugar factory fire took place.