Elderly Australian tourist, 74, injured as giant homemade rocket explodes at festival in Thailand
Published date: Thu, 07 May 2026 13:52:33 +0700An elderly Australian tourist was injured when a large homemade rocket exploded during a festival in Thailand.
Ronald James Way, 74, was watching the annual rain-making ritual when the 12ft long projectile failed to launch.
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Chaiyaphum, Thailand |
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01/05/2026 |
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ViralPress |
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