A unfortunate and dramatic incident occurred during the annual Rocket Festival in Phosi Sawang Subdistrict, Phon Thong District, Roi Et Province, when a large rocket exploded prematurely. The rocket's head detached from its base and careened into the crowd, causing widespread panic and injuries.

 

According to witnesses, the mishap resulted in injuries to more than 10 people, and reports indicate that one villager suffered a severe injury, leading to the loss of a leg.

 

The incident has raised concerns about safety measures at such traditional events, where homemade rockets are often used. Local authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion to prevent future problem.

 

Video of rocket - https://fb.watch/sKx1ASCGM2/?

 

Every video I've ever seen on this subject looks like safety is the absolute last thing on their minds. They always look off-their-tits drunk too. I'm surprised accidents don't happen more often. 

Farangy's should stay well away from these events........😧

 

Unless you are a sandwich short of a picnic...

They're fun but I wouldn't take my kids to one.

Roi Et news saying at least 15 injured and posted the video below.
 

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1597846357449232

Hub of rocket science.

 

 

7 hours ago, transam said:

Farangy's should stay well away from these events........😧

 

Unless you are a sandwich short of a picnic...

Farangs like you need to stay in the safe space nanny states in the west where you can feel safe in your little bubbles.

was backpacking through Guatemala and found myself, one evening, in a city square when a festival was taking place, rockets and fireworks were literally shooting horizontally across the square, it was noisy, exciting (i was young) but pretty scary as well. some countries just don't have the same fears (or awareness of consequences) we have

As long as you are under the assumption that you have several lives to go, you are in a somewhat different position.
And the Thai prove that time and again, and take more risks for that reason, it seems.

13 hours ago, Galong said:

Every video I've ever seen on this subject looks like safety is the absolute last thing on their minds. They always look off-their-tits drunk too. I'm surprised accidents don't happen more often. 

I can concur. No matter what the occasion you always seem to find a high proportion of drunken participants and at this type of festival it’s a bad mix. 
When you’re as drunk as some of the people I’ve witnessed, safety is not front and centre. I wouldn’t let it deter me from experiencing the spectacle but do so with a little caution. 

Something that should be watched from a distance - about 500 metres.

Ground control to Major Tom that's not a rocket, it's a bomb 🤔

6 hours ago, it is what it is said:

some countries just don't have the same fears (or awareness of consequences) we have

 

Nor the number of ambulance chasing tort attorneys.

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