Gas Canister Explosion Injures Restaurant Owner in Rayong
A gas canister exploded in a restaurant kitchen in Rayong after a cook left it near a lit stove while preparing steamed egg. The blast injured the restaurant owner, burning more than 20% of his body and requiring hospital treatment. The owner said he bears no blame toward the cook and urged others to avoid storing gas canisters near heat sources.
On 16 October 2026, CCTV footage from a restaurant in Moo 6, Phla subdistrict, Ban Chang district, Rayong province, showed the moment a gas canister exploded inside the kitchen. The cook was making steamed egg for a customer, using alcohol gel to increase the heat on a gas stove, and had placed a spare gas canister close to the flame. As the owner walked into the kitchen, the accumulated heat caused the canister to detonate with a loud blast, throwing flames onto him. He suffered burns covering over 20% of his body and was taken to hospital; doctors described his condition as serious. Despite his injuries, the owner said he holds no anger toward the cook, understanding it was negligence, and hopes the incident serves as a warning for all restaurant workers to never leave gas canisters near heat or open flames, as it could be fatal.
