Expect gas explosion in Ratchaburi As a result of the collapse of the building, the gas pipe was torn.

Ministry of Energy investigating the case of a gas explosion at a hotel in Ratchaburi province, assuming the building's walls collapsed. As a result, steel pipes for gas transportation were torn. causing LPG gas to leak recommend every building to inspect

Mr. Wuthithat Tantiwess, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Energy Business said that from today (June 20) at 9:30 a.m., a gas explosion occurred at a hotel in Huai Phai Subdistrict, Mueang District, Ratchaburi Province, causing the floor of the building. The conference room partially collapsed. Ratchaburi Provincial Energy Authority and officials surveyed the incident area. It was found that one 48-kilogram gas cylinder was used to connect to the gas pipeline system. (And another 3 tanks are reserved nearby, placed at the entrance in front of the building, 1 tank), totaling 4 tanks of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) of 48 kg, not more than 250 kg, together with pipe systems and related equipment. considered to be a storage facility for liquefied petroleum gas Type of premises used Type 1 According to the Fuel Oil Control Act B.E. 2542, the business can be operated immediately. without notice or permission

for fact Steel pipes are used outside the building to be used in the kitchen under the building. The distance is about 30 meters, through the wall through the kitchen below the building. Then connect the soft gas line to the 6-burner cooking gas stove. Preliminary assumptions. The cause of the gas tank and the weak cable from the said tank are in normal condition. but for steel pipes that run along the wall because the wall of the building collapsed cause the tube to tear But there was no sign of a fire. Because the room below the building The external wall is blacked out. There are openings only at the front and back of the building. and the floor is lower than the external floor The accumulation of gas vapors trapped in the floor basins when exposed to sparks there was an explosion under limited space causing damage to the roof truss wall The upper meeting room floor partially collapsed.

Ratchaburi Provincial Energy Authority Therefore, he coordinated with the police and the Subdistrict Administrative Organization requesting that the spare gas tank be moved to the adjacent area. to prevent repeated accidents and asked to block the area around the building to prevent the building from collapsing later The incident resulted in four injuries.

“In this case, although it is used less Until there is no request for permission to use according to the Fuel Control Act 1999, but it is a matter of danger from the building collapsing. would have to discuss with the relevant agencies to find a way to inform or find ways to prevent In order not to cause a repeat in the future by any building that uses gas pipes in this manner. asked for cooperation to check Either the collapse of the building or the leakage or tear of the pipe. so as not to cause an accident, ”said Wuthithat. – Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency