Split-second decision saved mother’s life at Suphan Buri fireworks plant which claimed 23 lives mid-week

[webfact]

In the wake of a catastrophic fireworks explosion that claimed 23 lives in Suphan Buri, one woman’s fortunate escape highlights the pressing need for industrial modernisation in Thailand. However, this requires investment and financial capital.

As Thailand and the province of Suphan Buri, just to the northwest of Bangkok, mourn the deaths of 23 people in a catastrophic firework explosion, it emerged that one extremely fortunate woman survived. 46-year-old Namfon Bunkom, in a tizzy, just minutes before the explosion, hastily departed the building. Her son, who normally collected money from her, had failed to turn up and was at home instead.

Ms Namfon’s flustered decision, a near-run thing because of her commitment to work, saved her life. However, any joy or relief for the Thai woman was subdued. Afterwards, she confirmed that her mother and many of the people she knew had perished.

 

by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

 

TOP picture: 46-year-old Namfon Bunkom’s relief and joy at her life being saved was somewhat subdued. Her mother and mother-in-law, as well as her closest friends, all perished on Wednesday in an instant.

 

Full story: Thai Examiner.com 2024-01-20

 

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[Tropicalevo]

Very lucky lady, but the pain will be with her forever.

[hotchilli]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

In the wake of a catastrophic fireworks explosion that claimed 23 lives in Suphan Buri, one woman’s fortunate escape highlights the pressing need for industrial modernisation in Thailand. However, this requires investment and financial capital

Another company run on the cheap

[john donson]

so she will get 20k for losing 2 family members...