1990 Bangkok gas explosion
The gas explosion on New Phetchaburi Road in Bangkok was a major disaster in Thailand. It took place on 24 September 1990, when a liquid petroleum gas tanker truck crashed on the expressway exit at New Phetchaburi Road, causing large explosions and fires that burned through 51 shop-houses for over 24 hours. 88 people died, 36 were injured and 67 cars were destroyed, making it one of the deadliest man-made disasters in Thailand.[1][2]
See also
References
- "รถก๊าซระเบิด : ถนนเพชรบุรี". Relief and Community Health Bureau, Thai Red Cross Society. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
- "คดีแก๊สระเบิดที่ถนนเพชรบุรีตัดใหม่ (คำพิพากษาศาลฎีกาที่ 3446/2537)" (PDF). ศูนย์วิทยบริการศาลยุติธรรม. 1994-08-15. pp. 9–10. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-03-12. Retrieved 2012-03-26.
Further reading
- Punyawan, Warina (28 September 2010). "20th Anniversary of Devastating Bangkok Gas Explosion". Pattaya Daily News. Archived from the original on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
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