Bangkok Int’l Airport flights not affected by huge polystyrene plant blast. Pattaya Mail

Bangkok Int'l Airport flights not affected by huge polystyrene plant blast

July 6, 2021

The fire incident happened at Ming Dih Chemical Co on King Kaew 21 Road in Racha Thewa sub-district, Samut Prakarn at 3.20am. The impact of the explosion also damaged at least 70 nearby houses.

Many people were injured when a large-scaled factory producing polystyrene beads caught fire and exploded in Bang Phli district early this morning.

The incident happened at Ming Dih Chemical Co on King Kaew 21 Road in Racha Thewa sub-district, Samut Prakarn, near Bangkok, at 3.20am. The impact also damaged at least 70 nearby houses.



Firefighters of Racha Thewa and nearby areas were deployed to control the blaze. They tried to prevent the fire from reaching a large chemical tank.

At least 15 people were injured in the incident. Rescue workers sent them to hospital.

Officials had yet to estimate the damage and the cause of the explosion.

The local office of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation ordered evacuation in the five-kilometer radius of the chemical company for public safety. Official report said the fire didn't affect flights at the Suvarnabhumi International Airport. (TNA)

The fire in Bang Phli district was put under control and it didn't affect flights at the Suvarnabhumi International Airport.

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DÅ HAR DESSVÄRRE BANGSAEN HAMNAT PÅ LISTAN IGEN - TIMELINE: Pattaya and Chonburi informs residents who visited places in relation to most recent Covid -19 confirmed cases Tuesday, 6 July 2021, 10:27. Pattaya News



Chonburi –

The Chonburi Public Health Office last night (July 5th) has released a timeline to inform people who went to specific places last month and this month to notify health authorities and monitor their health. The following is an English translation of the release.

1. Buriban Market in Bang Plasoi, Mueang Chonburi from June 22nd to July 3rd from 6:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M..
2. Mala shop (in front of 7-Eleven Baan Na) in Huayyai, Banglamung from June 22nd to June 26th and from June 29th to June 30th from 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M..
3. Meat Ball shop at Chaiyapruek Market in Nongprue, Banglamung from June 22nd to June 26th from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M..
4. PT gas station Na Wang branch in Takean Tia, Banglamung from June 22nd to July 4th from 5:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M..

5. Fresh fish D10 at Takean Tia Market in Banglamung from June 22nd to July 2nd from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M..

6. Mong Chang Cafe in Nongprue, Banglamung from June 22nd to June 29th from 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M..

7. Jae Lae (fresh shrimp) at Siprapan Market in Plu Taluang, Sattahip from June 22nd to June 23rd from 4:00 A.M. to 7:00 A.M. and from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M..

8. Food shop (opposite seafood stall) at Taotan Market in Sattahip from June 22nd to June 24th from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M..

9. Starbucks Harbor Mall in Central Pattaya from June 23rd to July 1st from 7:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M..

10. Noodle vendor (Pok Pok) in Sattahip from June 25th to June 30th from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M..

11. Tor Lae spicy salad restaurant in Sattahip on June 24th from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M..

12. Food and drink shop (60) on Bang Sane Beach in Sane Suk, Mueang Chonburi from June 28th to June 30th from 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M..

13. Shabuku in Sattahip on July 1st from 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.

14. Larb Kalasin restaurant in Plu Taluang, Sattahip on July 2nd from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M..

15. Pa Mali shop in Sattahip on July 4th from 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M..

If anyone has problems with respiratory symptoms and/or fever within 14 days from when they had visited those places, they must go to a hospital, according to the Chonburi Public Health Office.

Please inform the hospital that you visited the same place as a Covid-19 confirmed case, they continued.

The Chonburi Department of Public Health announced 266 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 today, as well as one new death, July 6th. Pattaya News

Chonburi announces 266 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 with one new death

Tuesday, 6 July 2021, 10:09

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The Chonburi Department of Public Health announced 266 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 today, as well as one new death, July 6th.

This makes a total of 10,023 cases of Covid-19 in the current round of infections, with 3,639 still under medical care/supervision, and with a total of 52 recorded deaths in Chonburi since the start of this recent round of infections in early April. One new death was announced this morning, although details were not provided.

Additionally, 6,332 people in total have now been released from medical care and fully recovered since this current wave began. 291 people were released yesterday.

The district-level new cases were as follows today:

Mueang Chonburi 71, Si Racha 82, Banglamung (Pattaya) 36, Panat Nikhom 2, Sattahip 8, Ban Bueang 13, Pan Thong 29, Nong Yai 1, and 24 new cases transferred from other provinces for medical care.

The details on the cases are as follows:

1. Siam Boon Mueang worker camp in Huay Yai, Banglamung, 12 cases
2. Medical staffer, 9 cases
3. Risky occupation, meets a lot of people, 7 cases
4. Cluster at Pupan ice factory in Huayyai, Banglamung, 6 cases
5. Contact from previous confirmed case at a party, 1 case
6. Contact from previous confirmed case from Buriban Market in Bang Plasoi, Mueang Chonburi, 3 case
7. Close contact from previous confirmed case, 3 cases
8. Contact from previous confirmed case from New Market, Mueang Chonburi, 1 case
9. Contact from previous confirmed case from Sattahip Morning Market, 1 case
10. Contact from previous confirmed case from Rattanakorn Market, Si Racha, 1 case
11. Traveling from high-risk areas, upcountry from Samut Prakan, 3 cases, Bangkok, 2 cases and Pathum Thani, 2 cases
12. Contact with previously confirmed patients: in families, 71 cases and in workplaces, 58 cases
13. Previously confirmed patients (Which is under investigation), 41 cases
14. Currently investigating, 45 cases A total of 347 close contact searches were received today with 947 initial proactive searches, and more proactive search reports are pending.

The explosion took place on 5 July 2021 at 3.10 am at a foam factory in Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan Province. Foam factory explosion leads to evacuation orders. Thai Residents

Foam factory explosion leads to evacuation orders.

Tanyaporn R.

July 6, 2021

The explosion took place on 5 July 2021 at 3.10 am at a foam factory in Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan Province. The explosion could be felt through a wide area kilometers away. Nearby buildings and homes were damaged from the impact with broken windows, doors, and more. Fire fighters, the local rescue team, and related officials rushed in to help injured persons. The flames continue to burn, and the injured numbers continues to rise. Teams continue to fight the fire and so far, the estimated damage is at least 700 million THB. There has been 1 death from the explosion with 62 injured persons and counting.

Credit: Sanook

The factory produces foam and plastic packaging located on the outskirts of Bangkok. The explosion was so strong, the sound and effects were felt by locals far away. A tank containing styrene monomer is burning while officials try their best to control the burn. Thick black smoke can be seen coming from the factory. Helicopters are dumping fire retardant to help control the flames. Styrene monomer is a hazardous chemical in liquid form. It is used to make foam, the factory makes foam plates, packaging, and more. The fumes are toxic and extremely dangerous when inhaled.

As a result, there is now evacuation orders in place for residents within 10 kilometers of the factory. This includes medical personal and patients in hospitals within the evacuation area. Residents must take their health as the main importance considering the toxic smoke and the risk of more explosions. Styrene gas is released when burned. It is a neurotoxin, when inhaled within minutes can immobilize you. Thalernsak Petchsuwan from the Pollution Control Department stated breathing the fumes in can get dizzy and even vomit, there is a risk for cancer in the long run. Those who need to evacuate should do so immediately with their necessities, important paperwork, and pets.

Credit: Sanook

FB Caption: Residents in the area must evacuate, the main concern is their health.

Source: Sanook, Washinton Post

MYCKET NÄRA SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT. Bangkok plastics factory fire flares up as video/pics show damage to houses. ASEAN NOW.

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Daily News reported that one rescue worker had died and 20 householders in the area of a plastics factory in Samut Prakan were injured after an explosion and subsequent fire.

 

It occurred at the Minty plastics company in Soi King Kaew 21 during Sunday night/Monday morning. 

 

A video of CCTV showed the moment that windows shattered at a house and still pictures at several properties showed glass fragments all over the place reported Daily News. 

 

 

The media reported that 20 householders in the area - Bang Plee Yai in Samut Prakan province east of the Thai capital Bangkok - had been injured in the blast. 

 

One rescue worker was reportedly killed. 

 

They further reported that last night before midnight the provincial governor Wanchai Khongkasem had visited to declare the fire was now over and that all "valves had been sealed". 

 

 

Firemen continued to damp down. 

 

Yet after midnight in the early hours of this morning in several tweets on Twitter and posts on Facebook, JS 100 said that fires continued to break out and firemen remained at the scene.

 

It appeared that layers of foam had proved insufficient to prevent further fire, said JS 100. 

 

🔴 #COVID19 UPDATE on TUESDAY: 5,420 cases & 57 deaths. Richard Barrow

 





Voluntary full lockdown proposed by RCPT chair amid surging COVID-19 cases | “Do not lower your guard and, if you get the chance, get vaccinated,” he added. - Thai PBS World

Voluntary full lockdown proposed by RCPT chair amid surging COVID-19 cases

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The chairman of the Royal College of Physicians of Thailand, Air Marshal Dr. Anutra Chittinandana, is asking Thai people to enter a voluntary full lockdown, to protect themselves against COVID-19, in the light of the disturbing number of COVID patients in general hospitals.

In his Facebook post made on Sunday, Dr. Anutra noted that yesterday was the first day, since May 18^th, on which the number of patients in general hospitals (30,145) exceeded the number in field hospitals (29,793).

He said that the number of patients being admitted has been increasing steadily since June 19^th, to almost 60,000 cases now, which is about 10,000 more than the peak in June.

This increases the heavy workload on all hospitals and the number of patients waiting to be admitted to general or field hospitals, he said, adding that more patients may have to look after themselves at home.

Pointing out that the Delta COVID-19 variant is becoming dominant globally, he said everyone in Thailand could help to contain the contagion with a full voluntary lockdown.

"If it is not necessary, do not go out anywhere. Do not trust anyone and always bear in mind that anyone can be infected.  Everywhere we go may have the COVID-19 virus on contact points," said Dr. Anutra, as he asked everyone to wear face masks properly and regularly wash their hands.

"Do not lower your guard and, if you get the chance, get vaccinated," he added.

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Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha today, July 5th, was sent to self-isolation quarantine after contacting the chairman of the Surin Chamber of Commerce who recently tested positive for Covid-19 while attending the “Phuket Sandbox” opening ceremony last Thursday, July 1st. Pattaya News



Bangkok –

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O'Cha today, July 5th, was sent to self-isolation quarantine after contacting the chairman of the Surin Chamber of Commerce who recently tested positive for Covid-19 while attending the "Phuket Sandbox" opening ceremony last Thursday, July 1st.

The Prime Minister was found in a selfie photo standing close to Chairman Veerasak Pisanuwong during his visit to the Phuket Sandbox reopening campaign in the southern island province.

Government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri revealed that the Prime Minister, who has already been fully vaccinated, has now entered a quarantine, which will reportedly be in self-isolation at his home while monitored by health officials. He would continue to perform his duty and monitor the overall situation from his private quarantine areas.

Additionally, his Covid-19 SWAB test was conducted this morning and proved negative of the virus. He continued to perform duties as usual before leaving the Government House at 12:10 PM and starting his work from home. 

PM Prayut self-isolating after selfie with Covid-positive business leader. The Nation

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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has been self-isolating since returning from Phuket where he was pictured beside a business leader who later tested positive for Covid-19.

Prayut was pictured in a selfie posted by Veerasak Pisanuwong, president of Surin's Chamber of Commerce, at the Phuket "sandbox" opening ceremony on July 1.

Veerasak announced on Sunday that he took a swab test at Surin Hospital in the morning and the result came back positive at 4.30pm.

He was then admitted to the hospital for treatment. Government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said on Monday that Prayut will continue to perform his duties from home and monitor the Covid-19 situation closely.

"The prime minister also asked citizens to strictly adhere to DMHTT practices, namely distancing, mask-wearing, hand washing, testing and ThaiChana check-in, even if they have been vaccinated," he said.

Published : July 05, 2021 

By :  The Nation