Relatives of the victims of the hell fireworks factory attended the cremation ceremony at two temples, totaling 4 corpses. The atmosphere was sad and wailing. In some cases, after the cremation ceremony was completed, they had to go pick up the body of another relative and continue with the prayer ceremony. As for the city governor of Suphanburi, he explained that the results of identity testing of 23 bodies were complete. Relatives were gradually coming to pick up the bodies and register for complete compensation, ordering the center to be closed. The Ministry of Public Health sent a special surveillance team to 69 people while many provinces tightened control. Chiang Rai Province was surprised to find a warehouse of fireworks open in the middle of the market. Inspectors seized the fur in a safe place.
Medical teams from the police hospital and police from the Forensics Division are rushing to check the identities of those who died in the firework factory explosion in the area of Village No. 3, Sala Khao Subdistrict, Mueang Suphan Buri District. Located in the middle of a rice field, it caused 23 deaths. 14 bodies have been returned to relatives, leaving 9 bodies in the process of being processed. Meanwhile, officials from many agencies rushed to provide relief and assistance to bereaved relatives.
Progress at 10:00 a.m. on January 20 at Wat Rong Chang, Sala Khao Subdistrict, set up as a center to help victims of firework explosions in Suphan Buri Province, Mr. Natthapat Suwanprathip, Suphan Buri Provincial Governor. Call a meeting with relevant officials to summarize the situation and provide assistance to the deceased’s relatives. Including the work of officials in various parts, the medical team, the police and the Provincial Public Health Office have informed that the identification of the remaining 9 deceased bodies has been completed. At the same time, officials from the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSD) and other agencies A total of 23 deceased relatives have been registered. The meeting concluded that if nothing goes wrong, Or is there anything additional? Mr. Natthapat Suwanprathip, Governor of Suphanburi Province. The center will be closed at 4:00 p.m.
Meanwhile, the atmosphere at Wat Rong Chang Reporters reported that The temple committee installed a mobile crematorium. 2 additional pollution-free houses supported by Team Tech and Engineering Company. Bring equipment to install for free until the cremation is completed. Mr. Phonchai Choi Samnak, Village Headman of Village No. 4, Sa Kaeo Subdistrict, Mueang Suphan Buri District, and Mr. Nikorn Noi Chum Phae came to help the villagers with the preparation rituals for the cremation. Prepare a place for the requiem robes to be offered. and donate robes to make merit for the deceased There were 8 novices ordained in front of the fire for the deceased. Relatives scheduled a cremation ceremony on January 20 at 3:00 p.m., including 3 bodies, including Nang Phayao Bunklom, who were cremated at the crematorium of Wat Rong Chang. As for Mr. So Phon Suay sells rice and Mrs. Rampai Suay sells rice, a husband and wife couple, who burn at a portable stove. At 1:30 p.m. at Wat Khwang, Sala Khao Subdistrict, relatives will conduct a cremation ceremony for Mr. Wichan Bunsriwong.
Later at 1:00 p.m. at Wat Khwang, Sala Khao Subdistrict, Mueang Suphan Buri District, Mr. Anukun Pidkaew, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Human Resources and Environment, presided over the cremation ceremony for Mr. Wichan Bunsriwong, with officials from the Mental Relief Unit from the Ministry of Public Health. Take care of relatives to provide encouragement and help. Then relatives perform a requiem robe ceremony to dedicate it to the deceased. Along with bringing a bag of royal gifts and placing them in front of the machine. With gratitude for His Majesty’s grace His Majesty the King expressed his concern for the people. Later, at 1:30 p.m., the cremation ceremony began. Relatives wept in mourning. After the ceremony, relatives went to pick up the body of Ms. Pornthip Pantaeng, wife of Mr. Wichan who was the first to be cremated, at Wat Khwang pavilion. to perform religious ceremonies
In terms of litigation, Pol. Lt. Col. Tawan Wattanarangsan, deputy superintendent of the Suphan Buri Police Station. and forensic evidence officers Travel to inspect the scene of the incident. Along with using a water pump to drain water from the rice canal. and in the pond inside the factory to allow the Office of the Basic Education Commission to inspect the area in more detail, searching for human parts and organs. Initially, 3 additional pieces of tissue were found.
Pol. Gen. Kitirat Phanphet, deputy police commander, said police pumped out all the water in the ditch and well and found a piece of a leg, pieces of flesh and a barrel of chemicals. It is considered a crime. Searching for deceased body parts and collecting witnesses The evidence is complete and will be taken for further verification. At least the police are doing their best. So that not a single part of the lifeless body would be missing. Confirmed that the identification of the deceased’s body through fingerprint and DNA testing was carried out with diligence. Forensic police team and the Office of Forensics and Comparative Verification Until it was known who the deceased’s body was. In the afternoon, the committee will expedite consideration of handing over all corpses to relatives for merit-making.
Dr. Ratthaphon Wetsanasuthi, Public Health Doctor of Suphanburi Province, revealed that the emotional care team will have criteria for assessing the risk of relatives of the deceased, divided into 2 groups. Group A is the immediate relatives who are severely affected by the death. loss incurred Along with assessing the risks of people in the community, it was found that Currently, there are 69 people who need close attention. The other group is Group B. It is a group of 180 people in the surrounding area. The team gives advice on mental care. The important thing is to provide channels. Contact if you have something that requires psychological counseling. There is also a team called the mcatt team whose job it is to closely monitor all families who have experienced a loss. Call to contact every day.
Dr. Ratthaphon further revealed that As for other impacts, it was found that there were approximately 1-2 cases of people experiencing symptoms of skin irritation, including 1 case of tinnitus. All of them had been examined. It was found that there were no severe or worrisome symptoms. Emphasize that special attention must be given. In the matter of caring for the mental state of people in the community where 23 people have died, another important part is The matter of identity verification Thanks to the cooperation from all departments. Especially the Royal Thai Police has mobilized a team to work together. And the identity can be proved so that relatives can quickly take the body for religious ceremonies. Please leave the issue of communication. May it be positive, not reinforcing, not aggravating sadness and sorrow. Emphasize encouragement and be careful with the use of social media.
Most recently at 4:00 p.m., Mr. Papinwich La-ongkaew, head of the Office of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, Suphan Buri Province, was the chairman and summarized the results of providing relief to those affected. Identification of a total of 23 bodies has been completed, including the collection of evidence to provide complete compensation to the families of the deceased. The meeting resolved to close the help center. Meanwhile, relatives of the deceased gradually came to pick up the bodies for funeral rites until 23 bodies had been completed.
In addition, many provinces are keeping an eye on firework factories and the sale of firecracker ingredients. Mr. Prasert Jitpleecheep, Deputy Governor of Chiang Rai Province, received reports that there are shops selling pyrotechnic materials such as potassium chloride. potassium chlorate A large amount of saltpeter at a 2-room shophouse behind the fresh market in the middle of the community, Phan District, Chiang Rai Province, is feared to be dangerous. Ordered Mr. Banlang Waitsiri, Permanent Secretary of Chiang Rai Province. Chiang Rai Provincial Administrative Officer, Mr. Wutthikorn Khamma, Phan District Chief, Pol. Col. Chitrakorn Palakawong Na Ayutthaya, Phan Police Station Superintendent, and soldiers from the 37th Military Battalion, EOD Team, served a search warrant at the Chiang Rai Provincial Court at K.7/ 2024, dated January 19, 2024, inspected 2 shophouses behind the fresh market, Phan District, No. 813/1 Village No. 1, Mueang Phan Subdistrict, Phan District.
Upon inspection, the store is a store that stores many types of fireworks, firecrackers, and fireworks. It is a precursor used in making pyrotechnic materials such as potassium chloride. Five sacks of potassium chlorate, saltpeter, sulfur, caustic soda were placed in a pile without any classification. There was a chance of an explosion similar to the incident that happened in Suphan Buri Province. Inspection did not find any licenses to operate a business selling fireworks and fireworks according to law.
Investigate Mr. Sunthorn Phrae Phanitchawat, 84 years old, the owner of the shop, was known to have been operating a wholesale business of various types of fireworks to shops and villagers for use in various events for more than 30 years. After that, officials seized and moved all the items for storage. at the Volunteer Territorial Defense Company, Chiang Rai Province and detained Mr. Sunthon and sent him for prosecution at Phan Police Station.
2024-01-20 22:15:00
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