Picture courtesy of Khaosod 

 

A large, mysterious fireball was seen streaking across the night sky over central Thailand shortly after midnight, before exploding with a loud blast that caused vibrations felt in several provinces. The phenomenon, which occurred at around 00:30 on 26 October, was visible across many parts of the central region and sparked widespread curiosity and speculation online.

 

According to the Thai Astronomical Society’s Facebook page, reports flooded in from residents who witnessed the bright object followed by a powerful explosion and tremors. Social media users from Bangkok and nearby provinces described the moment as both dazzling and alarming, with some saying the blast caused walls and floors to shake.

 

Footage from a car dashboard camera in Ayutthaya captured the glowing blue object moving slowly across the sky before bursting into a bright flash and disappearing. The video quickly spread online, prompting thousands of comments questioning whether it was a meteor, a falling star, or something else entirely.

 

No official explanation has yet been provided, though experts and enthusiasts have suggested it may have been a meteor entering the Earth’s atmosphere and disintegrating. The Thai Astronomical Society has not yet confirmed the object’s origin, saying investigations are under way.

 

The event caused no reported damage or injuries, but the loud detonation and light flash prompted emergency calls in some areas. Residents in Bangkok, Ayutthaya and other nearby provinces described the experience as similar to a sonic boom.

 

Authorities and scientific observers are expected to review footage and eyewitness reports to determine the nature of the fireball. The Thai Astronomical Society has encouraged the public to share videos or photos taken during the incident to assist in their analysis.

 

 

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• A bright fireball was seen across central Thailand around 00:30 on 26 October.

• The explosion caused loud noise and vibrations, especially in Bangkok and Ayutthaya.

• Experts are investigating whether the event was caused by a meteor entering the atmosphere.

 

  Adapted  by  Asean  Now from Khaosod 2025-10-26

 

 

 

 

"Experts are investigating whether the event was caused by a meteor entering the atmosphere."

 

After seeing the video.

What else!!

How many experts needed.

 

51 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said:

How many experts needed.

You know, everyone needs a piece of the cake.

UPDATE
Ancient Comet Debris May Explain Mysterious Fireball

 

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A spectacular fireball that streaked across central skies, followed by a loud explosion, may have been debris from an ancient comet that broke apart 10,000 years ago, according to the Thai Astronomical Society. The bright object was seen around 00:30 on October 26, with reports and videos flooding in from multiple provinces across the central region. The incident caused brief shock and curiosity among residents after the explosion was accompanied by vibrations felt on the ground.

 

In a statement released on October 26, 2025, the Thai Astronomical Society said preliminary analysis suggests the fireball could have originated from remnants of a prehistoric comet. These fragments are believed to come from a massive 40-kilometre-wide comet that disintegrated millennia ago, creating a stream of debris now associated with the annual Taurid meteor shower. The Society clarified that the fireball was not related to Comet Lemmon, which remains over 90 million kilometres from Earth.

 

The Taurid meteor shower, which appears every year from late October to early November, originates from Comet 2P/Encke. Scientists believe Encke is a surviving fragment of the ancient comet whose breakup created a dense field of cosmic particles still orbiting the Sun. Over time, the gravitational pull of Jupiter has drawn some of this debris into tighter clusters, occasionally producing spectacular meteor displays when Earth passes through them.

 

Experts note that this clustering effect can lead to an increase in bright, slow-moving fireballs such as the one observed over Thailand. Similar events have been recorded in 1964, 2005 and 2015, when Earth crossed particularly dense regions of the Taurid debris stream. Early orbital calculations indicate that such an encounter could happen again this year, increasing the likelihood of further visible fireballs in the coming weeks.

 

Astronomers advise the public that these occurrences are natural and pose no danger. As the Taurid meteor shower intensifies through late October and early November, skywatchers may have an opportunity to witness more brilliant meteors across clear night skies in Thailand and neighbouring countries.

 

Key Takeaways

 

• The Thai Astronomical Society says the fireball likely came from ancient comet debris, not Comet Lemmon.

• The phenomenon is linked to the Taurid meteor shower, which peaks from late October to early November.

• Scientists predict more bright fireballs may appear as Earth moves through the same dense debris field this year.

 

 

  Adapted  by  Asean  Now from Khaosod 2025-10-26

 

 

 

 

So long as it doesn't have a friend!

 

 

I believe I heard the blast in Jomtien last night at about 12:30.  Not particularly loud, just a very deep and distinct "BOOM".  I suspected a transformer but all area lights seemed unaffected.  I'm located 400 meters from Pattaya Bay and sound does carry well over water, so perhaps.

9 hours ago, dddave said:

I believe I heard the blast in Jomtien last night at about 12:30.  Not particularly loud, just a very deep and distinct "BOOM".  I suspected a transformer but all area lights seemed unaffected.  I'm located 400 meters from Pattaya Bay and sound does carry well over water, so perhaps.

Same here!

23 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

• The phenomenon is linked to the Taurid meteor shower, which peaks from late October to early November.

Which we pass through twice a year.... 

Later it was found out to be the moon, barely visible through the burning of stubble at night,

Looked like a skyrocket to me?

13 hours ago, Peabody said:

Same here!

I do apologize, I am in Cha Am and did fart about that time

Audible explosions are rare but not entirely unknown.