Accident Ammonia Leak Forces Evacuation Near Pattaya Ice Factory

[webfact]

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Authorities evacuated residents in Nong Prue, Chonburi, due to an ammonia leak at a local ice factory, which spread a pungent odour within a 100-metre radius.

 

On 13th July, the Pattaya Rescue Radio Centre received alerts of an ammonia leak from an ice factory in Soi Noen Plub Wan, Nong Prue. Firefighters, local police, and rescue volunteers were dispatched to manage the situation.

 

The factory, situated in a residential area, emitted a strong ammonia smell, affecting those within 100 metres and causing nasal irritation.

 

Authorities promptly evacuated nearby residents to safety and collaborated with factory staff to seal the ammonia tank valves. Firefighters used water sprays to disperse the airborne gas and prevent further spread.

 

Residents reported that ammonia smells from the factory are not uncommon, but this instance was particularly intense. They urged officials to ensure the area's safety.

 

The situation was eventually brought under control, with the ammonia odour dissipating, allowing residents to return home. No severe impacts were reported. Investigations will follow to determine the cause and implement preventive measures.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Daily News 2025-07-14

 

 

 

[Dionigi]

Is this the same plant that had the leak not so long ago?

[jacko45k]

24 minutes ago, Dionigi said:

Is this the same plant that had the leak not so long ago?

There was an incident of an explosion and leak at an ice plant, April 2024, also Banglamung.

https://www.hazardexonthenet.net/article/205081/Explosion-and-ammonia-leak-injures-160-people-in-Thailand.aspx

[black tabby12345]

Ammonia, still used as the coolant for its better energy and cost efficiency than cfc while it is corrosive and comes with the risk of explosion(when mixed with air).

 

https://www.google.com/search?q=Is+ammonia+used+for+cooling+sstem&sca_esv=11274236dac20e0c&source=hp&ei=D2d0aKyDB4OYseMPjPm6iAU&oq=Is+ammonia+used+for+cooling+sstem&gs_lp=EhFtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1ocCIhSXMgYW1tb25pYSB1c2VkIGZvciBjb29saW5nIHNzdGVtSABQAFgAcAB4AJABAJgBAKABAKoBALgBA8gBAJgCAKACAJgDAJIHAKAHALIHALgHAMIHAMgHAA&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-hp

[hotchilli]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Residents reported that ammonia smells from the factory are not uncommon, but this instance was particularly intense. They urged officials to ensure the area's safety

Safety last

[Will B Good]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

with the ammonia odour dissipating,

 

It is not the odour dissipating, it is the actual ammonia!!

[dddave]

1 hour ago, Will B Good said:

 

It is not the odour dissipating, it is the actual ammonia!!

Is ammonia one of those compounds that naturally has a powerful smell or is it like natural gas in that a tell-tail odor is added.

[Ralf001]

6 minutes ago, dddave said:

Is ammonia one of those compounds that naturally has a powerful smell or is it like natural gas in that a tell-tail odor is added.

 

Stinks like piss.

[Will B Good]

1 hour ago, dddave said:

Is ammonia one of those compounds that naturally has a powerful smell or is it like natural gas in that a tell-tail odor is added.

 

It stinks to high heaven....and it's immaterial if a scent is added of not.....you are still breathing in that gas.

[PETERTHEEATER]

If locals can stand the stench of those 'sniffers' they stick in their nostrils a noseful of ammonia 880 should not be injurious. Clears blocked sinuses in seconds. 😀

[jacko45k]

19 hours ago, dddave said:

Is ammonia one of those compounds that naturally has a powerful smell or is it like natural gas in that a tell-tail odor is added.

Naturally has the distinct odour.....

[JimHuaHin]

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