Victims of fireworks factory explosion still waiting for compensation after a year

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The residents of San Thung Mai village in Chiang Mai are still dealing with the aftermath of a fireworks factory explosion that happened a year ago. The explosion caused substantial damage to the village and the villagers are yet to receive any compensation from the factory. Most have had to pay for repairs themselves, with some spending up to 200,000 baht.

 

The explosion happened at midday on July 24, affecting 38 houses in the area. San Pu Loei's mayor, Satit Kamnokaeo, and the head of the Regional Administration Registration Center 5, Bunyarit Nipawanich, recently visited the village to examine the living conditions of the residents.

 

The factory responsible for the devastation has not given any form of compensation yet. Mayor Satit reported that the local government provided 1 million baht to help with the initial repairs.

 

“Our visit aimed to assess the current situation of the villagers affected by the explosion that destroyed much of the village almost a year ago,” Satit explained.

 

Most houses that were damaged are now livable again, thanks to the local government's support. However, the factory has not taken any responsibility for the damages nor given any compensation to the victims.

 

Bunyarit described the situation as alarming, especially considering the severe damages inflicted by the explosion.

 

“I find it alarming that, despite the extensive damages, the factory owners have not given any compensation,” Bunyarit stated. He advised the victims to file a legal case against the factory to claim compensation.

 

One resident, whose house is beside the explosion site, shared that their house is still not fully rebuilt after the disaster. They said their insurance covered some repair costs but they had to spend an additional 200,000 baht. The factory has not given any compensation, with only the local government offering some help.

 

“The explosion has caused great difficulties for my family and me. We are still scared that it might happen again,” the resident said.

 

Local officials are now looking into taking legal action to ensure the victims of the explosion get the compensation they rightfully deserve.

 

Photo courtesy of The Thaiger

 

-- 2024-05-29

 

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12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The factory responsible for the devastation has not given any form of compensation yet. Mayor Satit reported that the local government provided 1 million baht to help with the initial repairs.

 

“Our visit aimed to assess the current situation of the villagers affected by the explosion that destroyed much of the village almost a year ago,” Satit explained.

 

Most houses that were damaged are now livable again, thanks to the local government's support. However, the factory has not taken any responsibility for the damages nor given any compensation to the victims.

 

Bunyarit described the situation as alarming, especially considering the severe damages inflicted by the explosion.

 

“I find it alarming that, despite the extensive damages, the factory owners have not given any compensation,” Bunyarit stated. He advised the victims to file a legal case against the factory to claim compensation.

Thainess.