Narathiwat witnessed a tragic incident recently as a fireworks storehouse exploded. The house owners of the premises, a couple, Sompong Nakul and Piyanuch Peungwirawat, each 42 years old, are believed to have fled to Malaysia, based on the native police following the unlucky fireworks explosion. There are additionally reports that their commerce has connections with vital figures in the southern Thai province.
News of their absence emerged when Police Major General Anurut Im-arb, the Chief of Police in Narathiwat, revealed that the couple has failed to turn themselves into the authorities. The summoning was a results of the fireworks depot blast on July 29, in Tambon Mundestroyingion on a large scale: 12 lives have been lost, 121 folks sustained injuries, and approximately 292 homes have been severely damaged.
A credible supply has revealed that the duo is supported by local politicians involved in a network of smuggling varied gadgets: liquor, cigarettes, narcotics, and employees, alongside fireworks.
Around seven years back, in 2016, the alleged offenders had been apprehended for unlawful storage and sale of 60 tonnes of fireworks and other inflammable substances with no correct licence. Subsequently, Outlawed was never filed in the provincial court by the prosecutor.
Prominent activist Achariya Ruengrattanapong demanded an investigation into sure institutions for his or her possible involvement. These include the Laem Chabang Port Customs Office, the Muno subdistrict’s Royal Thai Paramilitary Force, and officers from the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) and the 4th Army Region.
Achariya emphasised that the import of fireworks into Narathiwat (considering it’s ruled by an emergency decree and the Internal Security Act) mandates ISOC’s approval, raising questions about potential bribery.
The letter penned by Achariya was acknowledged by National Police Chief, Pol. Gen. Damrongsak Kittiprapas. He confirmed that an investigation is underway concerning the couple’s previous capture in 2016, to establish whether a authorized licence to transport fireworks into the area was obtained or not reported Bangkok Post.
Sanan Pongaksorn, the Governor of Narathiwat, confirmed that almost all of the injured have vacated their momentary shelters as a outcome of fireworks explosion, expressing issues over their property..