Thailand: Response ongoing after a chemical spill at a factory at Bang Pa-In Industrial Estate in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, July 12

Event

Officials are responding to a chemical leak at a factory at Bang Pa-In Industrial Estate in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, July 12. The time and cause of the incident are unclear. Reports indicate the incident left 35 employees unconscious; officials may review the casualty count in the coming hours.

An increased security presence is likely to continue nearby until officials clean up the chemical leak. Localized transport and business disruptions are also possible. Officials may issue evacuation orders for nearby buildings.

Advice

Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Use alternative routes to circumvent the factory and nearby roads. If avoidance of the area is not possible, protect the airway by covering both mouth and nose, as well as shielding the eyes. Cover all exposed skin to prevent chemical particles and droplets from settling and causing irritation.