Rayong Chemical Factory Fire Confirmed as Arson, Say Police

[webfact]

 

Police have determined that a recent fire at a chemical factory in Rayong was deliberately set, and arrest warrants for multiple suspects are expected shortly. This discovery follows an intensive investigation into the fires in the region.

 

The assistant national police chief, Lt. Gen. Thathchai Pitanilaputra, announced today that the fire at the chemical storage facility in Rayong was confirmed to be the result of arson.

 

This conclusion comes amid a broader investigation into several fires at chemical factories owned by a single individual who has been operating these businesses for many years.

 

Picture courtesy: Naewna

 

Specific details about which Rayong chemical factory fire was determined to be arson have not been disclosed. However, it's known that Win Process Co.’s chemical warehouses were severely damaged by fire on April 22nd, followed by another significant blaze at Map Ta Phut Tank Terminal Co. Ltd.’s facility on May 9th. These incidents have raised serious concerns about safety and security measures at chemical storage sites in the area.

 

According to Lt. Gen. Thathchai, arrest warrants will soon be issued for five to ten individuals linked to the arson. The suspects include executives responsible for overseeing the businesses at these dangerous chemical storage sites. These individuals will face separate charges for their involvement in the crimes.

 

The police are continuing their investigation and examining further evidence to ensure that all responsible parties are identified and prosecuted. The authorities are tightening security protocols at chemical storage facilities to prevent such incidents in the future.

 

This revelation has sparked conversations about the need for stricter regulatory oversight and enhanced safety measures to protect the community from the risks associated with chemical storage and handling.

 

More information is expected to come out as the investigation proceeds and arrests are made. The local community remains on high alert as this case unfolds.

 

TOP Picture courtesy: Naewna

 

-- 2024-06-29

 

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[ChrisY1]

And again...another insurance claim coming!

[JoePai]

1 hour ago, ChrisY1 said:

And again...another insurance claim coming!

What when arson is involved  

[Georgealbert]

2 hours ago, ChrisY1 said:

And again...another insurance claim coming!

I suppose you will again state that this is just your attempt at sarcasm!

Edited June 29 by Georgealbert

[outsidetrader]

Thats the 4th in Rayong this year ...all of them ommitting Poisonous Air ....coincedence,i dont think so but anything that deletes AP is welcome in my household ....hopefully a few more coincedences to come in this area ,)?

[Georgealbert]

31 minutes ago, outsidetrader said:

Thats the 4th in Rayong this year ...all of them ommitting Poisonous Air ....coincedence,i dont think so but anything that deletes AP is welcome in my household ....hopefully a few more coincedences to come in this area ,)?

Yes been a few fires in Rayong recently, but this is not a new fire, it is finally the possible prosecution, after the investigation of the original fire on 22 April, which has flared up a few times.

 

Couple of other threads previously about this incident.

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1325863-fire-sparks-arson-concerns-at-rayong-chemical-warehouse/

The owners have also had a couple of fires at a similar factory in Ayutthaya, where police reported finding incendiary devices.

[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

This conclusion comes amid a broader investigation into several fires at chemical factories owned by a single individual who has been operating these businesses for many years.

I bet he's done a runner.

[Georgealbert]

30 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

I bet he's done a runner.

The last report I have seen is from 2 June, when he was remanded in custody at Rayong Central Prison, and had been refused bail. No idea if he has been released, but it took the police several months to locate and catch him.

 

A number of properties linked to him, were also raided early June.

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1325863-fire-sparks-arson-concerns-at-rayong-chemical-warehouse/?do=findComment&comment=18963080

 

Edited June 29 by Georgealbert

[ChrisY1]

7 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

I suppose you will again state that this is just your attempt at sarcasm!

No...I'm being realistic!

[Georgealbert]

1 minute ago, ChrisY1 said:

No...I'm being realistic!

So now you admit you have no idea what you are talking about,

 

This factory has been shut down years ago and prosecuted for operating illegally.

The report states that people are to be charged with arson, do you really think that insurance companies (these premises were not insured) are going to pay out after a deliberate fire when “the suspects include executives responsible for overseeing the businesses”.

 

 

[kwilco]

over half of all industria waste in that region is disposed of in sites that are unsuitable. Landfills are toxic and dangerous and apprpriate facilitie are not available so places around the region are loaded with waste that is deadly and inflammable.

Edited June 30 by kwilco

[Chris Daley]

You get your mate to torch it then pay him from the insurance money.  Now you were at home watching London's Burning and have an alibi.