[VIDEO] Firework explosion at Loy Krathong event in north east injures 12

[webfact]

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that 12 people were injured in a firework explosion at a Loy Krathong event in Nakhon Phanom, north eastern Thailand, last night.

 

A video caught the moment people fled in panic. 

 

It is believed that the fireworks were not part of an official display but were brought along as extras.

 

 

The fireworks were possibly sub-standard as they did not go into the sky but exploded on the ground. 

 

An investigation and compensation measures are underway. 

 

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[mwbrown]

I just saw this on a Thai TV news report.

 

And I'm shocked, shocked I tell you, that some Thai people did not exercise proper safety procedures when dealing with explosives in a crowded area!  ????

[Bangkok Barry]

23 minutes ago, mwbrown said:

I just saw this on a Thai TV news report.

 

And I'm shocked, shocked I tell you, that some Thai people did not exercise proper safety procedures when dealing with explosives in a crowded area!  ????

And that the fireworks might have been substandard, according to the report. What? In Thailand, land of Safety First signs?

[digger70]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

were brought along as extras.

They got their Extras alright . kaboom backyard Fire works 

LOS Land oF Substandards. 

[PETERTHEEATER]

A man named Fawkes (name transliterated) , thought to be British and on overstay was reported fleeing the scene.

[hotchilli]

14 hours ago, mwbrown said:

I just saw this on a Thai TV news report.

 

And I'm shocked, shocked I tell you, that some Thai people did not exercise proper safety procedures when dealing with explosives in a crowded area!  ????

I'm shocked it's only one event so far..