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Samut Prakan chemical factory ordered to close, 1,000 tons of styrene monomer being removed

21 Sept 06:09 Key points summarised by AI

The Ming Dih Chemical factory in Samut Prakan, Thailand, was ordered to permanently close at its current location following a massive explosion and fire, with 1,000 tons of toxic styrene monomer being removed due to its proximity to residential communities.
The incident, which killed a 19-year-old volunteer firefighter and injured dozens, prompted a nationwide inspection of 446 chemical factories by the Department of Industrial Works to assess safety and consider relocation away from residential areas.

Yesterday 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

Two suspected drug couriers were killed in a shootout with narcotics officers in Phetchaburi province.
Authorities seized approximately half a tonne of crystal methamphetamine, also known as Ice, during the operation.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night after officers tracked a network suspected of transporting large quantities of drugs to southern Thailand.
The suspects, identified as Chattharin and Rungarun, both 27, opened fire when confronted by officers, who returned fire, resulting in their deaths.