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Thai Police forensics say the bus which ignited yesterday killing 20 children and 3 teachers had 10 gas canisters distributed all around the lower deck, instead of 3 at the rear as per regulations. That explains the rapid, intense fire. How did this bus pass inspection? n many countries you might expect the Transport Minister to resign over such a catastrophic failure. Let’s see what level of accountability we see from minister Suriya and his predecessor Saksayam… https://x.com/pakhead/status/1841347188682846623

The NGV gas tank of the deadly bus and its system, which caught fire and killed 23 people on Tuesday, is 15 years old, a record show. Meanwhile, the emergency door, which failed to open, was last inspected this year on May 23. https://x.com/KhaosodEnglish/status/1841312003442589740 (1/2) The bus that caught fire & killed 23 on Tues was registered with the license plate dating back to 1970, records showed. Though it has since been modified to run on NGV gas, & look relatively new, a record also shows it didn't notify the authorities The modifications to have the bus run on NGV gas were noted with the insurance company, however. https://x.com/KhaosodEnglish/status/1841293878634402128

The bus driver is still at large and an arrest warrant has been issued. https://x.com/SaksithCNA/status/1841076835733647610

(1/3) BREAKING: Just before the fatal bus carrying 44 students and teachers caught fire in Pathum Thani, it had sideswiped a black Mercedes-Benz that was traveling from Rangsit to Bangkok in the far right lane, shortly after noon on Tues. (2/3) The insurance agent for the Mercedes revealed that the bus was moving from the middle lane and veered into their lane. It's believed this happened at the moment when one of the bus's tires exploded. This caused the Mercedes to hit the center barrier and scrape along it for abt 100 meters. The Mercedes driver quickly braked. The driver quickly exited the vehicle. Meanwhile, the bus continued for about 400-500 meters before catching fire. https://x.com/KhaosodEnglish/status/1841070198130163982

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrived at patRangsit Hospital, where some of the students and teachers from the bus that caught fire in Pathum Thani are being treated. Of the three students being treated, two female students, one aged 6-7 and the other aged 8-9, are severely injured and require ventilators. Some of the remaining students and teachers who were rescued are now being transferred back to Uthai Thani to reunite with their loved ones. https://x.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1841056671680119146

Those that survived shouldn't have to go through this: https://x.com/KhaosodEnglish/status/1841037849149489177 Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit visit students who survived the deadly bus fire, which killed more than twenty people on Tuesday afternoon at a temporary shelter. #Thailand #ไฟไหม้รถบัส

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When will action be taken on road safety? The number of fatalities from the tragic bus incident could rise, as the Office of Police Forensic Science reported that 25 individuals are missing. According to the latest news reports and information from emergency units, there were 38 students and 6 teachers from Wat Khao Phraya Sangkharam School on the bus. Nineteen individuals have been rescued, including 16 students and 3 teachers. Authorities have yet to confirm the number of fatalities. https://x.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1841020701769416791

I've just called the call center and yes, it is reserved for Thais only. Thank you.

Just a quick question: Is the above account for Thais only? I ask because the interest rate is slightly higher than the normal Mee Tae Dai account.

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Over the last say 12 months, Big C have become more expensive. Makro is by far the best store in Thailand with Woolworth's coming a close second.

And please don't ask me difficult questions otherwise I'll have to refer those questions to daddy.

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Revenue Department preparing legislation as new Expat tax regime may link visas and tax returns Thailand’s Revenue Department drafts global tax legislation. It may link visa issuance to tax returns soon. Expats staying over 180 days must file by March 2025, impacting residency decisions. It also raises concerns about tax treaty interpretations and compliance. https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2024/09/08/revenue-department-preparing-legislation-as-new-expat-tax-regime-may-link-visas-and-tax-returns/

All my income is sent directly to my Thai wife's bank account and I withdraw our living expenses each month and the balance of monies remaining is left in her account. I have no other family members when I pass.

PHUKET — Tourism booms in the first half of 2024, driving hotel room prices up in Phuket, said a Thai real estate analyst. Carlos Martinez, Director of Research and Advisory at Knight Frank Chartered (Thailand) Co, Ltd, a Thai real estate advisory firm, commented on the overall tourism industry in Phuket for the first half of 2024, stating that the industry has recovered strongly with a total of 4.3 million tourists, which is only 7 percent below pre-COVID-19 levels. The number of foreign tourists increased by over 42 percent year-on-year to 2.6 million, close to pre-COVID figures. The improvement in air transportation capacity is expected to support further growth in international tourist numbers in the second half of the year.... https://www.khaosodenglish.com/tourism/2024/09/07/hotel-prices-rise-as-phuket-sees-42-increase-in-foreign-tourists-h1-2024/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFJMilleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHS9Xe_UHi8y39_iOPE2TJ6nNPPHbDjZDO8Uw8fbHTYY4GsFpuJvhi8Ww2A_aem_9ofBs8d5rNoxya-1aS2bTQ

That's the first biggest mistake: she found a post from a scammer and contacted the person via the LINE application.

Urs "David" Fehr, the owner of an elephant sanctuary in Phuket, who was accused of assaulting a female doctor in front of his rented villa on Yamu Beach on the night of February 24, has been acquitted of the charges . Fehr denied the allegation, asserting that he had slipped rather than intentionally kicked the doctor. The court reportedly gave him the benefit of the doubt and dismissed the case. Although his visa was initially revoked as a result of the incident, he has been appealing the revocation. https://x.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1830863136842490161

I guess he's not going home Anutin. BREAKING: Phuket Privincial Court dismissed the case of physical assaults by David the Swissman, 45, against a Thai woman back in February . The court said David should be given the benefit of the doubt. #Thailand #Swissman #Phuket https://x.com/KhaosodEnglish/status/1830857769349783585

The Queen consort of Thailand, Suthida, is currently in Mallorca with a massive entourage of security and staff to support the Thai crew participating in the 52 Super Series, which began on Monday in Puerto Portals, with 13 boats from nine different nationalities, including Germany, Brazil, the United States, France, Hong Kong, England, South Africa, Thailand and Turkey. https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2024/08/27/126935/mallorca-royalty-the-queen-thailand-sets-sail-mallorca.html

I read this headline about 20 years ago which stated that Bangkok could be submerged in about 100 years from now. 555

Not long to wait, only another 7 years. https://x.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1828018851596144695

It appears that the person who took the photo in the OP was more interested in taking a picture at this appalling incident than trying to help this poor woman. Water comes to mind.