Local police say the firework exploded as Gary McLaren, 50, tried to light it during New Year celebrations.
A British man has been killed in an accident with a firework at a New Year's Eve party in Thailand, local police have said.
Lt Col Somboon Ua-samanmaitree of the Thai Tourist Police said:"Around midnight, Mr McLaren attempted to light up a large firework but it failed to go off at first. After that, it suddenly exploded and killed him at the scene."Pattaya is a coastal tourist resort about 60 miles southeast of Bangkok
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