BANGKOK– A chemical factory, close to Suvarnabhumi airport, in the suburbs of Bangkok, exploded and caught fire early today, leaving at least 20 people injured.
The strong explosion occurred at around 3:00 a.m. local time, in a plastic foam producing factory, in Bang Phli district of Samut Prakan, and caused a massive fire in the plant, according to local media.
It is suspected that the accident may have been triggered by some 20 tonnes of chemical substances stored in the plant.
The blast led to the injury of at least 20 factory workers, as well as, residents, and brought grave damage to 10 factories and residential area nearby.
The local government has ordered mandatory evacuation for all residents and businesses, in a five-km radius of the plant.
The fire has largely been contained, but officials have yet to investigate the cause of the explosion and damage.
Source: NAM NEWS NETWORK