Deadly Blast at Thai Fireworks Factory Claims Over 20 Lives

An explosion at a fireworks factory in central Thailand has resulted in about 20 deaths, with the exact toll uncertain due to the devastation at the scene. The blast occurred in Suphan Buri province, about 95 kilometers northwest of Bangkok, and the cause is under investigation. This incident comes less than a month before Chinese New Year, a period of high demand for fireworks. This is not the first explosion at the factory, as a similar incident occurred in November 2022.