20 injured in chemical factory explosion in Thailand

Bangkok-  An explosion and ensuing fire injured at least 20 people at a chemical factory near the Thailand capital Bangkok on Monday.

The explosion rocked the plastic foam-producing factory at around 3 am local time in Bang Phli district of Samut Prakan province and caused a massive fire in the plant, according to local media. The blast reportedly happened in Ming Dih Chemical, a Taiwanese company established in Thailand in 1989.

According to an official from the Chinese embassy, at least one Chinese employee was injured in the fire.

It is suspected that the accident may... Read More