Accident Dangerous Devices: Explosions from Discarded Electronics Shock Lop Buri

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In a troubling series of events, three residents have been injured by explosions linked to electrical appliances found in landfill sites. The incidents, previously thought accidental, now appear deliberate.

 

The first explosion occurred in the Chon Mueang sub-district at the home of an 18-year-old and his grandmother, Pairin. After retrieving a cordless drill from a local rubbish area, they attempted to install batteries. Unfortunately, the device detonated, leaving the young man seriously injured—he lost several fingers and could lose his eyesight. Pairin sustained minor injuries.

 

Just days before, a similar incident unfolded in the same community. A woman collected a seemingly brand-new headlamp from the roadside. Upon switching it on, it exploded, resulting in the loss of several fingers and causing extensive injuries. She remains hospitalised.

 

Pairin quickly noted the parallels between the two incidents and urged local police to investigate. Officers from Ban Mi Police Station echoed her concerns and now suspect that the devices were deliberately rigged to explode.

 

In response, an urgent investigation is underway. Authorities have warned the public against collecting any electrical items from landfill sites, stressing the potential dangers.

 

The community is on high alert, with residents expressing anxiety about what might be discarded in their neighbourhoods. The police are committed to uncovering those responsible for these malicious acts, aiming to ensure such incidents do not happen again.

 

As investigations continue, the community remains vigilant, hoping for swift justice and restored peace in their locality.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-06-25