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Actor dies in blast

A television actor was killed by fireworks during the New Year countdown in Rayong province on Friday.

Somjet Sa-ard, a 41-year-old supporting actor, was trying to extinguish the fuse of fireworks he had brought to the countdown party at Wassana Fishing Park restaurant in Klaeng district.

However, the firecracker exploded as he bent his body over it.

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  • Discussion 1 : 09/01/2011 at 01:17 AM1

    This is such a sad story.
    It must have been a very powerful firework.
    I believe a roman candle can kill you.
    Fireworks can also cause blindness and deafness to people and animals, and should be banned.
    Sorry for the loss of this fine young man.

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