“Somsak” assigned 5 ministries to amend announcements regulating firework factories. The line is 7-10 days, must be sent back before submitting to the Prime Minister. Ready to rush the agency to summarize the death results. Hoping to disburse compensation money quickly.
On January 19, 2024 at Government House, Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin, Deputy Prime Minister, along with Mr. Natthaphon Rangsitphon, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, and Mr. Somchai Lertprasitphan Deputy Director General of the Department of Provincial Administration local government department Jointly announced after the meeting guidelines for managing permission to make and trade fireworks, remedies, and future solutions.
By Mr. Somsak said that Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Be concerned about the incident by giving guidelines and concerns so that the incident does not occur again. Both in terms of fireworks and places to store hazardous substances There were many agencies attending today’s meeting. It has concluded that solutions will be integrated to prevent another explosion.
This is the matter of compensation if the death certificate is not complete. It will still not be possible to completely heal everyone. But it is expected that the death certificate will be issued within today. As for advising on estate managers because of money or assets that will be received from various agencies. Each person will not receive the same amount. If some people have children who are still in school and under 25 years of age, they may receive an additional 50,000 baht, or someone who is the head of the family may receive an additional 30,000 baht. And another part that is delayed is DNA testing. Because the condition of some people is not clear. DNA testing required which we want to be fast But there is still the matter of waiting for a DNA test because the Prime Minister is concerned about compensation and has rushed to come.
Mr. Somsak also said that as for how to integrate the law to solve problems in the future, Because recently firework factory explosions have happened every year. From the investigation, it was found that the main agencies involved were 5 ministries, consisting of the Ministry of Defence. Ministry of Interior Ministry of Public Health Ministry of Labor and Ministry of Industry But the announcement was a combined announcement. The meeting therefore agreed that the announcements of all 5 main ministries should be adjusted. In addition, the meeting also resolved to assign The Ministry of Industry went to look at the announcement and draft a draft law for the public to reconsider whether factories with less than 50 horsepower or less than 50 workers do not fall under the control of the Ministry of Industry. Then let the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry adjust the law on how to control it. To be consistent with safety that will occur in the future, allow 7-10 days to send it back to them. in order to send it to the Prime Minister for consideration
When asked whether there would be a discussion with the Ministry of Labor to consider life insurance for workers in fireworks factories or not. Due to the risk, Mr. Somsak said that this matter had already been discussed. But I will leave the relevant people to see whether it violates the laws of the Ministry of Commerce or not and how. The Ministry of Commerce was not at the meeting today. But the matter has already been posted.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry said that we proceed in accordance with the Ministry’s announcements regarding factories, operating plants, and sales locations. and what the storage location must look like Including various supervision This is in accordance with the announcement since 2004, so the Deputy Prime Minister Therefore, there is an idea to improve it to suit the current situation. The 5 ministries will expedite the process in accordance with the resolution of today’s meeting. As for the adjustment of the Industrial Factory Act, B.E. 2535 (1992), it currently covers only factories with more than 50 people and more than 50 horsepower. Currently, there are 8 factories in the country that are under this Act. The other 42 factories are not under the supervision of the Ministry of Industry. To go in and inspect the teaching, we will work with the Ministry of Interior. to inspect 42 factories that cannot be controlled by this Act
Meanwhile, the Deputy Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration said that the Department of Provincial Administration is responsible for Firearms Act Ammunition, explosives, fireworks and imitation firearms, 1947, in which fireworks are a component of fireworks. There are also several fireworks regulations. Firework storage schedule Including an order letter that the Ministry of Interior has issued to the District Chief. Please check the sales location. Storage location and a fireworks factory According to the Department of Provincial Administration, there are more than 1,200 places requesting permission to sell, produce, and import fireworks, but most of them are seasonal stores. As for the production plants, there are very few. The Ministry of Interior has issued a letter of instruction to the District Chief. in order to go out and inspect according to the regulations issued under This Act along with announcements from the 5 ministries above For areas that need improvement, many factors must be considered. both the number of chemicals distance from the community in the location, etc.
The Deputy Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration also said that from the information of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit, it was found that in the firework factory that exploded in Suphan Buri Province, there were many proportions in the factory. including the production, cooking kitchen, and storage of chemicals for making fireworks All are in the same area. At the same time, there are also various electrical equipment such as mobile phones, fans, and air conditioners in the same area. Therefore, it is being investigated as to what the cause is. which is the duty of the evidence unit We have to wait but consider that there should not be these things in the area. In addition, the district chief will go and inspect every place where there are fireworks. Even though registered and not registered Some places are not registered because they think they use local wisdom to produce fireworks. For small factories, the law is out of reach. You have to go and amend the law, as for the Firearms Act. Currently it is in the process of being edited. which has details about requesting permission and increasing penalties.
2024-01-19 15:43:00
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