Man Injured in Rayong After Mistakenly Burning Asthma Inhaler
A 32-year-old man in Rayong suffered severe injuries after throwing an unidentified plastic bag containing an asthma inhaler into a charcoal stove.
On October 15, 2026, a 32-year-old man in Klaeng District, Rayong, sustained serious injuries following an explosion caused by a charcoal stove. According to reports from Khaosod Online, the man was preparing to cook and gathered various items to use as kindling. Unaware of its contents, he placed a plastic bag into the fire. The bag contained an asthma inhaler, which exploded due to the heat.
Shrapnel from the pressurized canister struck the man in the groin area, causing deep lacerations and significant blood loss. Emergency responders from the Phuttasart Songkhro Foundation arrived at the scene in Thung Khwai Kin sub-district to provide first aid before transporting him to Klaeng Hospital for urgent medical treatment.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers associated with burning household waste. Pressurized containers, such as inhalers, aerosol cans, or lighters, can become volatile projectiles when exposed to high temperatures. Residents and visitors are advised to exercise extreme caution when disposing of unknown items and to avoid burning plastic or unidentified refuse, as these materials may contain hazardous pressurized components that pose a significant risk of explosion. Authorities have not provided further updates on the victim's long-term recovery status.
