Mystery Blast Rocks Rayong, Triggers Widespread Alarm
A mysterious explosion-like sound startled residents across Rayong province on August 13 afternoon, audible for kilometers, but authorities found no visible source, smoke, or chemical evidence of an actual blast.
A loud explosion-like sound shook the sky across multiple districts in Rayong province on August 13 at around 4:30 p.m., causing widespread alarm. Residents heard what sounded like a large blast that was audible across a radius of tens of kilometers, strong enough to frighten pets into running away from homes. However, preliminary investigation found no abnormalities in the sky, no smoke or unusual formations, and no chemical smell.
Tat Phong, a resident of Thap Ma subdistrict in Muang Rayong district, said he heard the explosive sound while running errands at Thap Ma market. He was confident it was not thunder and looked for the source but found nothing unusual in the sky. Wannachit, a barber in Nong La Loke subdistrict of Ban Kaai district, initially thought it was a vehicle tire explosion while cutting a customer's hair. Sophatthorn, a shopkeeper in Nong La Loke subdistrict, said the blast startled her greatly and she also thought it was a tire explosion, given that her shop sits near the Ban Kaai-Nikhom Phatthana road.
The mystery blast was heard across almost every district in Rayong, creating confusion and concern among residents about its cause. Authorities are expected to investigate the incident further.
