Deadly Blast at Thai Fireworks Factory Claims Dozens of Lives

At least 17 people have been killed in an explosion at a fireworks factory in central Thailand, with the cause of the blast not immediately clear. The incident occurred in a remote area in the province of Suphan Buri, leaving the site leveled flat aside from debris and body parts. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin expressed condolences and called for a swift investigation, ordering an inspection of the plant to determine if it was operating legally and if the explosion was caused by negligence. This marks another tragic incident involving fireworks in Thailand, following a similar explosion in July 2023 that killed at least 12 people.