Thirty-seven people were injured, six seriously, after a “Bung Fai” home-made rocket misfired and exploded during a “Bung Fai” festival in Phon Thong district of Roi-et province today.

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Many people were attending the festival, being held this morning in Bang Sang Bu in Pho Si Sawang sub-district, when a huge home-made rocket exploded while surrounded by participants.

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By Thai PBS World