Supanburi Firework Factory Explosion: 1 Dead, License Expired

Matichon•Society•266d ago

Reader Briefing

A firework factory explosion in Suphan Buri province resulted in one fatality and three injuries, with the factory's operating license having recently expired.

•A firework factory in Don Chedi district, Suphan Buri province, exploded on January 30, killing one worker and injuring three others.
•The explosion caused significant damage to the factory building and two adjacent structures.
•The factory, operating under the name 'Thongchai Firework', had a permit that expired on January 26, 2026, and was in the process of renewal.
•Initial investigations suggest the explosion may have occurred during the mixing of gunpowder by a worker.

Overview

•At 07:52 AM on January 30, a firework factory exploded in Moo 6, Rai Rot Sub-district, Don Chedi District, Suphan Buri Province.
•The explosion resulted in 1 confirmed death and 3 injured individuals.
•Five dogs were also found dead at the scene due to the explosion.
•Governor Natthaphong Sanguanjit and Commander of Suphan Buri Provincial Police, Pol. Col. Watcharin Prasopdee, visited the site at 09:00 AM on January 30.
•The factory, 'Thongchai Firework', held permit number 1/2025 for firework production, which expired on January 26, 2026.
•The factory was in the process of renewing its operating permit at the time of the incident.
•The presumed cause of the explosion is an accident during the preparation of gunpowder by workers.
•Provincial authorities have ordered strict integration and inspection by all agencies to prevent future incidents.

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Key Quotes

Owner of the firework factory, Mr. Thongchai Buathong

"Our profession has been over 30 years. I am heartbroken that my employees died and were injured. The cause is suspected to be that the deceased worker was preparing gunpowder to make fireworks, usually mixed in a basin. Perhaps they tripped while lifting it, and then the explosion occurred."

อาชีพเราทำมานานกว่า 30 ปี เราก็เสียใจที่ลูกน้องเสียชีวิต และบาดเจ็บ ซึ่งสาเหตุคาดว่า คนงานที่เสียชีวิตน่าจะกำลังผสมเตรียมดินปืนเพื่อผลิตพลุ ซึ่งปกติใช้กะละมัง มาผสมเคล้ากัน อาจยกมาแล้วเกิดสะดุดล้มหรือไม่ จากนั้นเกิดเหตุระเบิดขึ้น

Mr. Natthaphong Sanguanjit, Governor of Suphan Buri Province

"Since taking office, I have ordered thorough inspections to prevent illegal activities and have been vigilant. I have now ordered all agencies to cooperate strictly. I do not want such an incident to happen again."

ตั้งแต่นายมาเข้ารับตำแหน่ง ตนได้สั่งการตรวจสอบอย่างละเอียด ไม่ให้มีผู้ลักลอบ และระวังเรื่องนี้มาโดยตลอด ขณะนี้ได้สั่งการให้ทุกหน่วยงานร่วมกันบูรณาการอย่างเข้มงวด ไม่อยากให้เกิดเหตุการณ์แบบนี้อีก

Key Entities

Place

Suphan Buri Province(จังหวัดสุพรรณบุรี)ℹ️

The province in Thailand where the firework factory explosion occurred.

Organization

Don Chedi Police Station(สภ.ดอนเจดีย์)

The police station responsible for the area where the firework factory explosion took place.

Samekarn Suphan Buri Foundation(มูลนิธิเสมอกันสุพรรณบุรี)

A rescue foundation that responded to the firework factory explosion.

Kaew Thang Luang Suphan Buri Foundation(มูลนิธิแก้วทางหลวงสุพรรณบุรี)

A rescue foundation that responded to the firework factory explosion.

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)(EOD)ℹ️

A unit that responded to the firework factory explosion to handle and neutralize remaining explosive materials.

Thongchai Firework(“ธงชัยไฟเวิร์ค”)

The name of the firework factory that exploded in Suphan Buri province.

Person

Mr. Sanae(นายเสน่ห์)

The deceased worker at the Suphan Buri firework factory who was suspected of mixing gunpowder.

Mr. Chaiya(นายไชยา)

One of the injured workers at the Suphan Buri firework factory.

Mr. Wirot(นายวิโรจน์)

One of the injured workers at the Suphan Buri firework factory.

Mr. Amnat(นายอำนาจ)

One of the injured workers at the Suphan Buri firework factory.

Mr. Natthaphong Sanguanjit(นายณัฐพงษ์ สงวนจิตร)

The Governor of Suphan Buri Province who visited the explosion site and ordered safety measures.

Pol. Col. Watcharin Prasopdee(พล.ต.ต.วัชรินทร์ ประสพดี)

The Commander of Suphan Buri Provincial Police who visited the explosion site.

Mr. Thongchai Buathong(นายธงชัย บัวทอง)

The owner of the 'Thongchai Firework' factory in Suphan Buri province.

Law

Permit number 1/2025(ใบอนุญาตเลขที่ 1/2568)

The expired permit for operating the 'Thongchai Firework' factory in Suphan Buri province.