Bangkok, Director General of the Department of Provincial Administration Confirming that the firecracker factory in Suphan Buri Province has a valid license. Ordered to go to the area to inspect the factory, fearing a repeat of the situation, and noted why there were so many people gathering. Ready to set up a fund to help children's education and provide relief. Mr. Orasit Samphantharat, Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration Mentioning the inspection of the license of the firework factory where the explosion occurred in Suphanburi Province, it is said that the license has been legally obtained since 2021 and the license is renewed every year. It was approved by the Suphan Buri District Chief after passing criteria such as the applicant having no criminal history. The factory location is in accordance with city planning law regulations. Including through community building from villagers in the area. As for the Bangkok area, he asked to check whether it was legal or not. 'As for th e cause of the firework explosion, it is still unknown, but at this time it has been confirmed that 23 people died, and as recently as this morning, 2 more people were found, but their identities cannot be confirmed. This morning, forensic scientists went to inspect the area before taking the body for identification, emphasizing that the establishment of the factory had proper permission. and has been emphasized After a firework explosion occurred at Ban Muno, Tak Bai District, Narathiwat Province, we had officials go in to check all the time,' said the Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration. When asked again about the explosion incident at Suphan Buri Province will take legal action against anyone. Mr. Orasit said that he must first investigate the real cause. At this time, the root cause cannot be determined. As for the case where there was an explosion in the factory in 2022 and one person died, why was permission given to set up the factory? The Director-General of the Departmen t of Provincial Administration said that in order to receive permission, one must request space and make the people listen to the voices of villagers in the area. All of which have gone through the process. Therefore, ask the EOD officials to check and find the cause first. Because it was noted that there were 23-25 ??people gathered inside the factory. It is not known if there was a party or anything before the incident. 'After the said incident, Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister And the Minister of the Interior was concerned and ordered the province to be declared a disaster area. and provide relief money In addition to other ministry agencies as well As for society, there are questions about whether the financial aid to compensate the deceased is too little or not. Will find other agencies to provide additional assistance. Because most of the dead Being an adult and having children to study We need to see whether a fund will be set up to take care of it or not. The Governor of Suphanburi Province has accepted it for consideration,' Mr. Orasit said. Reporters reported that As for the initial financial aid, it consists of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (Ministry of Social Development and Human Security). There is a subsidy to help those facing social problems. In case of emergency, 3,000 baht per family. Ratchaprachanuek has funeral costs of 10,000 baht. Ministry of Labor by the employment agency Labor protection Insured and registered persons I'll help you too. Disaster relief fund Office of the Prime Minister The financial assistance is divided as follows: funeral expenses 50,000 baht, family living allowance 30,000 baht, children under 25 years old receive another 50,000 baht, living allowance in case of serious injury 30,000 baht, living allowance 15,000 baht. Ministry of Justice The Compensation for Victims and Compensation and Expenses for Defendants in Criminal Cases Act, B.E. 2001 and the amended (Second Edition) B.E. 2016, whi ch is at the Subcommittee on Consideration of Compensation for Victims in Criminal Cases. (The Governor is the chairman.) Consider helping each person not exceeding 200,000 baht, depending on the discretion of the local subcommittee (disaster announcement) 29,700, if it is the head of the family. will receive an additional amount of one or approximately 59,400 baht. Source: Thai News Agency