Two local residents seriously injured in gas tank explosion in Ban Bueng warehouse

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By Nop Meechukhun

 

Ban Bueng – Two local residents were seriously injured after an old gas tank exploded at a warehouse in the Ban Bueng district of Chonburi today, December 19th.

 

Officials from the Ban Bueng Police Station along with firefighters and rescue volunteers arrived at the gas tank warehouse after being alerted of the incident. Smoke from the explosion was seen floating from the scene. The injured men were found lying on the ground, having suffered from severe burns.

 

The initial examination revealed that the two were brothers, Somphon Kuakhamchard, 55, and Prapas Kuakhamchard, 50, who were hired to break down many 200-liter tanks for 10 baht each at the warehouse.

 

Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2021/12/19/two-local-residents-seriously-injured-in-gas-tank-explosion-in-ban-bueng-warehouse/

 

 

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[mikebell]

Rather unfortunate camera angle in the photo.

[Almer]

19 minutes ago, mikebell said:

Rather unfortunate camera angle in the photo.

Yes indeed it is

[hotchilli]

22 minutes ago, mikebell said:

Rather unfortunate camera angle in the photo.

Impressive pressure.

[worgeordie]

Dismantling old gas tanks ,with acetylene torches ,or maybe angle grinders

for 10 Thb ! each, what could go wrong .......did , 

regards worgeordie

 

[VocalNeal]

Looks like they meant gasoline not gas. But same result.

Edited December 20, 2021 by VocalNeal

[brianthainess]

Using Angle grinders, and other cutting equipment, on a gas tank !  they will never learn. Wash and repeat.

[brianthainess]

1 minute ago, VocalNeal said:

Looks like they meant gasoline not gas. But same result.

Why ? Car LPG tanks have to be renewed every 10 yrs and the old ones are scrapped.

[VocalNeal]

3 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

Why ? Car LPG tanks have to be renewed every 10 yrs and the old ones are scrapped.

Just looking ay what was littered around in the picture.

Edited December 20, 2021 by VocalNeal

[jacko45k]

33 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

Why ? Car LPG tanks have to be renewed every 10 yrs and the old ones are scrapped.

Haha, yes, good one, of course they are.