waerth Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Darwin anyone? http://en.khaosod.co...6656§ion=12 (2 April) A 230 kg explosive device went off inside an antique shop in Bangkok suburb after its staff reportedly attempted to dismantle it, killing at least 7 people. Initially reported by a number of media as gas leak explosion, the blast nearly leveled the antique shop in Soi Lat Prakao 72 and damaged at least 20 houses in the vicinity. Large plume of smoke could be seen across the northern suburb of Bangkok. Witnesses later told police that the explosion was in fact caused by a large "old-looking" explosive device, which was found by a group of construction workers in a construction site near the antique shop. After unearthing the device, the workers reportedly took it to the antique shop where its staff purchased it at an unspecified price and proceeded to dismantle the bomb by gas-fueled cutters, hoping to sell the metal scraps to local vendors. However, witnesses said, the spark caused the bomb to explode, killing and injuring many individuals. According to Erawan Rescue Centre, 7 people have been killed and at least 40 people injured by the blast. Initial reports by the police indicated that the 230 kg. bomb is likely dropped by the Allied force in an air raid on Bangkok during the Second World War, in which the Thai government sided with the Japanese Empire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limbo Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Words fail me, a gas fueled cutter, great job Somchai! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Nation photos << "Seven are now confirmed dead and 19 injured," the city’s Erawan emergency centre said, updating the toll. It reported that five people were killed at the scene. Confirming the number of deaths, a police explosives expert said the blast created a large crater and damaged homes within a 500 metre (1,640 feet) radius. "It was (a) 500 pound bomb dropped from the air during World War II," Colonel Kamthorn Ouicharoen, of the police bomb disposal unit, told AFP after visiting the scene. >> Even if it had been defused, WTF did they think would happen when the cutting torch reacted the explosive charge? Send the insurance claims to the RAF or USAAF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bombing_of_Bangkok_in_World_War_II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage_Kwai Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 It was a scrap merchant, not an antique shop. I live 2 km from Soi Wat Latprakao and heard the blast even though I was wearing earphones. It also scared the pigeons off the roof of the neighbour's place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coss Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Words fail me, a gas fueled cutter, great job Somchai! Words don't fail me - Boom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limbo Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Well ok, make it 'Kaboom' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavanami Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Amazing Thailand!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 WWII bomb kills seven AN EXPLOSION ripped through a scrapyard in Bangkok's Bang Khen district yesterday, killing seven victims and injuring 20 others, after workers unknowingly cut open an aerial bomb from World War II. "Such a bomb usually weighs about 500 pounds [227 kilograms] and has the power to damage [everything] within a 500-metre radius," Pol Colonel Kamthorn Uicharoen of the Office of the Forensic Science Police said. As of press time, the scrapyard was cordoned off as explosive-ordnance officials scoured the place. "We have found the explosion caused a three-metre-deep and eight-metre-wide hole in the ground," Kamthorn said. Witnesses told police the fatal blast took place after the scrapyard bought what looked like a thick oval-shaped iron bar and tried to cut it with gas. The bar reportedly weighed over 200 kilograms. "The owner and workers of the scrapyard might have mistaken the aerial bomb as a simple steel bar," Kamthorn said. Metropolitan Police Division 2 commander Maj-General Suranit Prombutr, said this explosion was an accident. He confirmed the incident was definitely not related to political unrest, which has been blamed for several other recent blasts. According to Bang Khen District Office's director Kris Kiartpanachart, the scrapyard is located inside Wat Trai Rattanaram Community. Glass windows of several local houses were shattered by the blast. Nattanan Panthong, chair of the community, quoted a local as saying construction workers found the oval-shaped iron item while they were digging a hole for a foundation pillar at a nearby construction site. "So, they picked it up. Four of them then headed to the scrapyard in the hope of trading the item for cash," Nattanan said. The scrapyard had reportedly offered Bt10 per kilo. Before any payment was made, scrapyard workers were told to cut the item to check its quality. Nattanan identified one of the sellers as Jeerasak Tabtimthong, who was killed in the blast. Deputy Bangkok Governor Pusadee Tamthai warned people not to collect suspicious items they have discovered. "It's best to alert security officials for safety reasons," she said. Kris said the explosion rocked the scrapyard at around 12.15pm and officials managed to put out a fire there by 1pm. His district office will today set up a tent near the scene to facilitate victims filing complaints with police and seeking help. Many victims are now receiving treatment at Nopparat Rajathanee Hospital, Mayo Hospital, and Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital. http://www.nationmul...n-30230738.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waerth Posted April 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Richard Barrow â€@RichardBarrow 12m Two more old bombs found in a scrap yard; this time in Ranong - RT @TopNewsTH: พบระเบิดปืน ค.60 จำนวน 2 ลูภpic.twitter.com/qyWaLiqJul #Thailand Richard Barrow â€@RichardBarrow 1m World War II bomb found today in a pond in the Hemaraj industrial estate in Chonburi - TR @phattanantv9: pic.twitter.com/BesnchOiiU #Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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