The director of Thailand Port Authority, Kamolsak Phromprayoon, later said that the incident was under control but advised anyone who lived downwind of the port who had inhaled smoke and felt ill to go to hospital. Containers carrying toxic chemicals are required to identify any dangerous cargo under Port Authority of Thailand regulations. Initial reports said at least 25 port workers were injured and local people were evacuated following the explosion. Port director Vice Admiral Yutthana Mokkhao said the ship was docked at A2 port. The explosion sent clouds of white power into the air as well as black smoke from the fire.

Source: The Nation Bangkok May 25, 2019 04:27 UTC