An aerial view of the scene of the fireworks explosion in Sungai Kolok district of Narathiwat on July 29. Picture courtesy of Border Patrol Police Unit 4414.
Narathiwat witnessed a massive lawsuit filed by 682 individuals against two fireworks traders and a construction contractor, seeking damages of 300 million baht. The case stems from the disastrous warehouse explosion that occurred in Sungai Kolok district in July.
This legal action, filed by 68 lawyers, was triggered by the catastrophic blast at a warehouse in tambon Muno, where fireworks were stored. The incident, which took place on July 29, claimed 11 lives, left 389 people injured and caused damage to 649 houses and three schools.
The warehouse owners, both 42 years old, Sompong Nakul and his wife Piyanuch Puengwirawat, were present in court, alongside Pathomporn Phromsakul, the construction contractor who was responsible…
