A dramatic scene in Bangkok’s Bang Bon district on a Thursday morning saw a chemical tank at Chalermchaicharn Co, a printing ink factory, suddenly erupted in an explosive burst. This chemical tank explosion incident, although unsettling, thankfully did not result in any significant injuries or fatalities.

 

The explosion occurred around 9.52am at Soi Ekkachai 66/3 and 66/4, situated off Ekkachai Road. According to the detailed report from Rama 199 Radio Centre, the forceful blast sent shockwaves through the area, igniting a thick cloud of yellow smoke that rapidly enveloped the sky.

 

This sight of the toxic-looking smoke billowing through the neighbourhood created a sense of fear and uncertainty among pedestrians and motorists who happened to be travelling along the streets surrounding the factory.

 

Upon notification of the chemical tank explosion, fire trucks rushed to the scene alongside a diligent team of firefighters and skilled rescue workers. Their prompt and efficient actions were critical in managing the situation.

 

By Neill Fronde

Caption: A chemical tank explosion in Bangkok frightened many, but injured none. (via Fire and Rescue Thailand)

 

Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/bangkok/chemical-tank-explosion-causes-panic-in-bangkoks-bang-bon-district

 

-- Thaiger 2023-08-24

 

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11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Upon notification of the chemical tank explosion, fire trucks rushed to the scene alongside a diligent team of firefighters and skilled rescue workers. Their prompt and efficient actions were critical in managing the situation.

Rather an artistic use of the pen

 

...Unidentified Chemical....Unidentified Quantities...Released Into The Air....(?)

...Under Control...(?)

5 minutes ago, SOTIRIOS said:

...Unidentified Chemical....Unidentified Quantities...Released Into The Air....(?)

...Under Control...(?)

From the linked report we know it was "yellow" and "toxic-looking".  Brilliant investigative journalism.

14 hours ago, chickenslegs said:

From the linked report we know it was "yellow" and "toxic-looking".  Brilliant investigative journalism.

Probably working with the information he got from the officials.