The fire broke out at around 8am in an area where 1,000 litres of siloxane were stored. The fire might have been caused by static electricity, according to manager Peerachai Wongsetthapusit. No casualties were reported but damage to property was estimated at Bt100,000.

The fire was brought under control within 10 minutes, he said, adding that although the black smoke could be seen from far, it was not harmful. Officials from the Pollution Control Department had visited the factory to inspect the fire, he added.