Fire erupts at chemical factory due to suspected illegal scrap-metal cutting sparks blaze
Published date: Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:18:32 +0700
Fire erupted at an abandoned chemical factory in Thailand where suspected illegal scrap-metal cutting reportedly sparked a blaze.
Locals were believed to have slipped into the Ming Dih Chemical factory near Bangkok to steal metal scrap when their cutting tools ignited leftover foam pellets, in the early hours of August 25.