The firework factory has a valid license.

Ministry of Defence,, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense confirms that a firecracker factory exploded in Suphanburi. Received a license to have weapons 'Potassium Chloride' according to the Arms Control Act of 1987, the license is valid for 1 year. Rear Admiral Thanitphong Sirisawetsak Ministry of Defense Spokesperson Addressing the incident of a firecracker factory exploding in Sala Khao Subdistrict. Mueang Suphanburi District that from the news presented by the media The factory location is in the middle of a rice field, far from the community, with no nearby houses. Around the outside of the building, roof fragments were found scattered in a wide area. And there were many deaths. The said scene had previously had an explosion 1 time on November 30, 2022. 'As for the Ministry of Defense by the Department of Military Industry The National Defense Industry and Energy Center (DEF) examines and provides reference information on whether making or trading in fireworks is subject. Firearms Act Ammunition, explosives, fireworks, and imitation firearms, B.E. 2490, which are under the authority of the local registrar. Firearms Act,' said a Ministry of Defense spokesperson. Rear Admiral Thanitphong said that the factory where the incident occurred There are people who request permission to do so. or trade in fireworks according to the Firearms Act from the Department of Provincial Administration correctly. In addition, we also received a license to have 3,000 kilograms of potassium chloride (Potassium Chloride) from the Ministry of Defense according to the Armaments Control Act of 1987, details according to the license number. No. 660504621, dated July 24, 2023, expires July 23, 2024, for use in making fireworks. and has a storage location at the warehouse, Village No. 3, Sala Khao Subdistrict, Mueang Suphan Buri District Suphanburi Province. Source: Thai News Agency