Explosion at Bangkok Nong Chok Power Plant Causes Fire
An explosion at a transformer in Bangkok’s Nong Chok power plant sent flames and black smoke into the sky on October 6, 2026. Firefighters brought the blaze under control after about half an hour, and no injuries were reported. The incident caused a temporary local power outage while investigators examine whether heavy rain and strong winds triggered a short circuit.
At around 10:16 a.m. on October 6, 2026, a large transformer at the Nong Chok high‑voltage substation exploded, igniting a fire that produced intense light and dense black smoke, alarming nearby residents and passing motorists. Firefighters from Nong Chok and neighboring stations, together with Bangkok’s disaster prevention and mitigation agency, sprayed water on the blaze despite heavy rain, and after roughly thirty minutes the fire was contained. The incident caused a temporary power outage in the area but did not damage the substation building or injure anyone. Preliminary investigations point to the explosion resulting from a short circuit brought on by the stormy weather, and authorities are continuing to inspect the equipment and restore electricity.
