Firework explosion injures 7Listen to this articlePolice are investigating two firework-related incidents during New Year celebrations that left several people injured and led to a crackdown on illegal production sites. Pol Col Pisit said a large firework, about 50 centimetres tall, was found toppled on the ground. Three unused fireworks recovered from the site have been sent for forensic examination to determine whether they met safety standards and to establish the cause of the explosion, he said. In a separate incident in Suphan Buri, authorities raided an illegal firework workshop in Muang district on Wednesday following complaints from residents concerned about the risk of explosions. He urged residents to report suspicious activity and said authorities would continue strict inspections to prevent further accidents.

Source: Bangkok Post January 02, 2026 00:41 UTC