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Minister Anutin Reports Decrease in Deaths During Songkran, Urges Year-Round Vigilance Pictures courtesy of DDPM. Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has reported a significant decrease in road crashes, injuries, and fatalities during this year’s Songkran holiday period, crediting an integrated and proactive road safety campaign. Speaking at the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), he stressed the need for continued efforts to ensure road safety across the country year-round. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358103-minister-anutin-reports-decrease-in-deaths-during-songkran-urges-year-round-vigilance/

Pictures courtesy of DDPM. Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has reported a significant decrease in road crashes, injuries, and fatalities during this year’s Songkran holiday period, crediting an integrated and proactive road safety campaign. Speaking at the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), he stressed the need for continued efforts to ensure road safety across the country year-round. Between 11 and 17 April, the seven-day intensive campaign period, the government recorded 1,538 road crashes, resulting in 1,495 injuries and 253 deaths. These figures reflect a notable improvement compared to previous years. Motorcycles were involved in over 84% of all incidents, with excessive speed and drink-driving identified as the primary causes. Minister Anutin emphasised the collaborative efforts between national and local agencies, including traffic police, public health departments, and local volunteers. The strategy included increased roadside checks, rapid deployment safety units, zoning of high-risk areas, and the use of mobile units replacing static checkpoints. These targeted operations at Songkran event zones and water-play areas reportedly helped deter risky behaviour. He praised the dedication of all frontline personnel and urged agencies to continue their vigilance beyond the holiday period. “While the Songkran safety campaign has concluded, the mission to protect lives on Thailand’s roads must continue,” Anutin said. He called on authorities at every level to analyse accident data and adjust local strategies accordingly. There will be a continued focus on reducing key risk factors such as speeding and failure to use safety gear, especially among motorcyclists. Deputy Interior Minister Songsak Thongsri, chairing the Road Safety Subcommittee, echoed these sentiments. He urged all sectors to address motorcycle accidents and dangerous driving behaviour, such as speeding and alcohol consumption, through law enforcement and sustained public awareness campaigns. He also highlighted the importance of promoting safe vehicle use, driver education, and expanding insurance coverage. DDPM Director-General Phasakorn Boonyalak urged all provinces to review accident data and challenges encountered during the campaign, and to propose actionable improvements. He also encouraged the public to take responsibility for their own safety, avoid high-risk behaviour, and adhere to traffic laws to reduce future tragedies. On 17 April alone, 147 road crashes were reported, resulting in 145 injuries and 22 deaths. Most incidents occurred on straight roads, with highways and rural roads being the most dangerous. The worst-hit province that day was Phatthalung, which recorded the highest number of accidents (11) and injuries (11), while Nakhon Si Thammarat had the highest number of fatalities (3). Among the most affected demographic were those aged 20 to 29, accounting for nearly 18% of injuries and deaths. Key accident periods included 18:00 –21:00, 09:00 –noon, and 15:00 –18:00. Six provinces, Nakhon Nayok, Phichit, Phuket, Ranong, Satun, and Sing Buri – recorded no fatalities during the entire campaign. However, Phatthalung reported the highest total number of crashes (63) and injuries (61). Authorities reaffirm their commitment to the national goal of reducing road traffic fatalities to fewer than 12 deaths per 100,000 people, in line with global safety benchmarks. Related article: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358014-thailand’s-songkran-200-deaths-mark-7-dangerous-days-of-festival/ -- 2025-04-17

Man Swallows 100 Meth Pills to Evade Arrest – Ends Up in Hospital Picture courtesy of Kaoded. A 40-year-old man is in hospital after reportedly swallowing around 100 methamphetamine pills in a desperate attempt to evade arrest. The dramatic incident unfolded in Bang Phli district, Samut Prakan province, when local police spotted the man acting suspiciously in a sedan parked at the roadside. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358081-man-swallows-100-meth-pills-to-evade-arrest-–-ends-up-in-hospital/

Picture courtesy of Kaoded. A 40-year-old man is in hospital after reportedly swallowing around 100 methamphetamine pills in a desperate attempt to evade arrest. The dramatic incident unfolded in Bang Phli district, Samut Prakan province, when local police spotted the man acting suspiciously in a sedan parked at the roadside. The officers, Sergeant Major Papawin Tamueang and Sergeant Major Siriwit Dettawee-Chot, were on routine patrol along Suvarnabhumi Road 3 when they noticed the vehicle. As they approached, the driver suddenly sped away, prompting a police pursuit through the area. The chase continued until the vehicle was cornered near the entrance of Soi Manthana on outbound Theparak Road at kilometre marker 17. Trapped by traffic ahead, the suspect attempted to flee on foot, opening the left-side door and bolting from the vehicle. However, officers quickly apprehended him. In a shocking turn of events, as police were making the arrest, the man, later identified as Mr Metha, aged 40, grabbed a bundle of over 100 methamphetamine pills and began frantically chewing and swallowing them. Despite police shouting for him to spit out the pills, fearing he might overdose, Mr Metha continued to ingest them. Moments later, he began showing signs of severe distress, including cold sweats and signs of shock. Emergency medical services were immediately called to the scene. Mr Metha was rushed to Bang Sao Thong Hospital, where he remains under police custody and medical supervision. He now faces further legal proceedings related to drug possession and resisting arrest. According to police records, Mr Metha has a history of drug-related offences, having been prosecuted on four previous occasions. Sergeant Major Papawin Tamueang stated, “When we approached the car, the suspect suddenly drove off. Once cornered, he tried to dispose of the drugs by swallowing them, likely in a panic. Fortunately, we were able to get him medical help in time.” Authorities are continuing their investigation. -- 2025-04-17

Mother Donates Organs of 14-Year-Old Son, Helping Four Lives After Songkran Death Picture courtesy of CH3. In a story that has touched many hearts across the nation, a mother from Phitsanulok has turned unimaginable grief into a powerful act of love, compassion, and hope. Ms Waripin, 31, from Plai Chumphon Subdistrict, Mueang District, Phitsanulok, made the decision to donate the organs of her 14-year-old son following a fatal road collision during the Songkran holiday. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358079-mother-donates-organs-of-14-year-old-son-helping-four-lives-after-songkran-death/

Picture courtesy of CH3. In a story that has touched many hearts across the nation, a mother from Phitsanulok has turned unimaginable grief into a powerful act of love, compassion, and hope. Ms Waripin, 31, from Plai Chumphon Subdistrict, Mueang District, Phitsanulok, made the decision to donate the organs of her 14-year-old son following a fatal road collision during the Songkran holiday. Her son, Thanawit, known as “Poom”, lost his life after a collision in the early hours of 15 April. Poom had been helping push a motorcycle across a central road divider with two friends in Tha Thong Subdistrict when a pickup truck crashed into them. His two friends, also aged 14, died instantly at the scene. Poom sustained critical injuries and was rushed to Buddhachinaraj Hospital, where he was admitted to the ICU with severe brain trauma. Despite medical efforts, he later succumbed to his injuries. In the midst of sorrow, Ms Waripin made a courageous decision that has since been widely praised. She agreed to donate her son’s organs, his kidneys and corneas, giving new life and hope to four patients in need. The donation was facilitated by the hospital’s organ donation centre and later commended by the hospital’s official Facebook page. Speaking with deep emotion, Ms Waripin recounted her final conversations with her son. On 13 April, Poom had asked for permission to celebrate Songkran with friends. She kept in contact with him throughout the holiday, even inviting him to join the family celebration on 14 April. Poom had promised he would return to celebrate with her on the 15th, even offering to bring his friends along, but he never made it back. Just after 01:00 on 15 April, Ms Waripin received a call from one of Poom’s friends using his phone, informing her of the crash. She rushed to the scene and then to the hospital, where she was told that Poom’s chances of survival were just 50/50. Faced with the possibility of losing her only son, she was approached by the hospital’s organ donation team and, with a mother’s strength, made the decision to allow his body to help others. “If my son’s body can bring breath to someone else, I am willing,” she said. “I want him to receive the greatest merit before he departs this world.” Later that day, Poom passed away peacefully. His kidneys and corneas were donated to the Thai Red Cross Society, where they were matched with four patients desperately awaiting transplants. “Although I lost my son, I’m proud that he gave the gift of life to others,” Ms Waripin said through tears. “I believe this great merit will guide him to a better place. Though he is gone, he has left behind something truly good in this world. -- 2025-04-17

Woman Mauled by Pit Bull Cross She Adopted From Shelter Picture of the victim courtesy of Komchadluek A 40-year-old woman has been seriously injured after being viciously attacked by a pit bull cross she had adopted from a local animal shelter. The incident occurred near Wat Kai Tia temple in Wang Yang subdistrict, Si Prachan district of Suphan Buri province at around 10:30 on 17 April. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358076-woman-mauled-by-pit-bull-cross-she-adopted-from-shelter/

Picture of the victim courtesy of Komchadluek A 40-year-old woman has been seriously injured after being viciously attacked by a pit bull cross she had adopted from a local animal shelter. The incident occurred near Wat Kai Tia temple in Wang Yang subdistrict, Si Prachan district of Suphan Buri province at around 10:30 on 17 April. Rescue services from the Sameu Kan Foundation rushed to the scene after receiving an emergency call reporting a dog attack. The woman, Ms. Sutharat, was found lying in a pool of blood behind the abbot’s quarters at the temple. She had sustained deep lacerations to both arms and hands, with some wounds exposing bone. She was given first aid at the scene before being transferred to Sri Prachan Hospital and later referred to Chao Phraya Yommarat Hospital due to the severity of her injuries. Investigators found that the dog, a male pit bull and American bully cross named “Copper,” had been kept in a converted storage room behind the abbot’s quarters. Blood-stained dog toys were found scattered around the improvised kennel. The dog was sedated and temporarily removed by livestock officials following the attack. Mr. Anan, the victim’s father, explained that his daughter, an avid dog lover, had adopted the dog from a shelter. Copper had originally been rehomed to someone in Samut Prakan province, but was returned due to aggressive behaviour and size. Ms. Sutharat, sympathising with the animal, took him back into her care. “She regularly took him for exercise and was putting him back in his enclosure when the attack happened,” Mr. Anan said. “She loved that dog, but now I don’t think I can let her care for aggressive breeds anymore.” Phra Khru Sukitjanurak, the abbot of Wat Kai Tia and local ecclesiastical head of Wang Yang subdistrict, revealed that the same dog had bitten him less than three weeks earlier, breaking his arm and requiring nine stitches. “She found the dog at the shelter and took pity on it,” the abbot said. “I warned her that it was a large and potentially dangerous breed. After my own injury, I suggested she find someone else to adopt it.” He recounted the moment of the latest attack: “I heard screaming and saw the dog biting her arms, trying to reach her neck. I shouted for her to stay calm and then banged on metal sheeting to scare the dog off. It finally stopped, and we called for help.” The abbot issued a warning to the public about adopting stray or rescued dogs. “We may love and feel compassion for them, but if we haven’t raised them from a young age, they can be unpredictable. The risk is real.” Authorities are now assessing Copper’s future, while the incident has reignited debates over the safety of adopting mixed-breed or powerful dogs from shelters. -- 2025-04-17

Myanmar Worker Killed in Double Road Collision, Crossing Road in Pathum Thani Picture courtesy of Matichon. A 36-year-old Myanmar national was killed in a horrific road collision after being struck by two vehicles while attempting to cross a road in Pathum Thani province on the night of 16 April. Neither car stopped at the scene. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358075-myanmar-worker-killed-in-double-road-collision-crossing-road-in-pathum-thani/

Picture courtesy of Matichon. A 36-year-old Myanmar national was killed in a horrific road collision after being struck by two vehicles while attempting to cross a road in Pathum Thani province on the night of 16 April. Neither car stopped at the scene. The incident occurred around 21:00 on Tiwanon Road, directly opposite a company in Ban Mai Subdistrict, Mueang Pathum Thani District. Police investigators, forensic doctors from the Ministry of Justice, and volunteers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation responded to the scene. The victim, identified only as Mr. A, sustained fatal injuries after being hit by a sedan while crossing the road. The impact threw his body across the central divide into the opposite lane, where he was struck a second time by another vehicle, killing him. His body was found dismembered, with parts scattered across the road. Rescue workers collected the remains for transfer to the Forensic Science Institute. A security guard stationed nearby told police that the victim was attempting to cross the road in front of the company when he was struck by the first car. He was then flung into oncoming traffic and hit again by a second vehicle, the make and model of which remain unknown. The victim’s younger brother, aged 26, stated that his brother had gone to a nearby market and was on his way back to the workers’ camp when the tragedy occurred. Pol. Lt. Col. Suwat Phoree, the investigating officer from Pak Khlong Rangsit Police Station, documented the scene and confirmed that the driver of the first car had already contacted authorities and would be questioned in due course. Investigations are ongoing to identify the second car involved. -- 2025-04-17

Veteran Mechanic Killed After Car Jack Collapses While Repairing Vehicle An incident has claimed the life of a 72-year-old retired mechanic who was working underneath a car outside his home in Taling Chan, Bangkok, when the jack supporting the vehicle collapsed. The man, who had often carried out repairs on the same car, was found dead under the vehicle late evening on 17 April. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358074-veteran-mechanic-killed-after-car-jack-collapses-while-repairing-vehicle/

Picture from responders. An incident has claimed the life of a 72-year-old retired mechanic who was working underneath a car outside his home in Taling Chan, Bangkok, when the jack supporting the vehicle collapsed. The man, who had often carried out repairs on the same car, was found dead under the vehicle late evening on 17 April. At approximately 22:00, Lieutenant Atchai Nuimat, a duty investigator from Taling Chan Police Station, received reports of the incident on Chaiyaphruek Road. He responded to the scene along with forensic officers from Siriraj Hospital and rescue workers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation. Upon arrival, emergency responders found the deceased man pinned beneath a blue Ford car, registration number from Nonthaburi. The right front wheel had been removed, and the vehicle was resting precariously. Rescue personnel had to use cutting and lifting equipment to extract the body from beneath the car. The victim had suffered injuries to both his head and body. His 47-year-old wife told officers that her husband, a former car mechanic, regularly worked on the vehicle outside their home. She would usually sit nearby to assist him, especially considering his age. She said she had warned him several times about the risks of using the jack improperly, fearing that it might one day collapse. The incident occurred while no one else was around, and the man remained trapped for an extended period before being discovered. The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination at Siriraj Hospital, and police are continuing their investigation. The family has been left devastated, with his wife and children visibly distraught at the scene. -- 2025-04-17

Jealous Boyfriend Guns Down Ex-Girlfriend After Reconciliation Fails in Yasothon Picture courtesy of Khoasod. A 24-year-old woman was shot dead by her ex-boyfriend in the early hours of the morning of 17 April, after fleeing their abusive relationship. The suspect, 30-year-old Mr. Phantawat, was arrested shortly after the incident and has confessed to the killing. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358072-jealous-boyfriend-guns-down-ex-girlfriend-after-reconciliation-fails-in-yasothon/

Picture courtesy of Khoasod. A 24-year-old woman was shot dead by her ex-boyfriend in the early hours of the morning of 17 April, after fleeing their abusive relationship. The suspect, 30-year-old Mr. Phantawat, was arrested shortly after the incident and has confessed to the killing. The fatal shooting took place at a residence in Samakkhi subdistrict, Loeng Nok Tha district, Yasothon province. Police and forensic officers, accompanied by rescue services and medical personnel, responded to an emergency call reporting a shooting. Upon arrival, they found the body of a young woman lying face up inside the house with multiple gunshot wounds to her face, hip, and leg. Several .380 calibre bullet casings were recovered at the scene. The victim’s grieving family identified the shooter as her boyfriend, Mr. Phantawat, who fled the scene immediately after the shooting. Investigators launched a manhunt and later apprehended the suspect at his home in Som Pho subdistrict, Thai Charoen district, Yasothon. He was found in possession of the firearm used in the crime and taken into custody for questioning. During interrogation, Mr. Phantawat admitted to the murder, stating that his girlfriend had recently left him due to repeated instances of physical abuse, stemming from his extreme jealousy. The couple had reportedly been in a relationship for over a year, but frequent quarrels and violent outbursts from the suspect had driven the woman to return to her family home. “I tried to reconcile with her all night,” the suspect said. “But when she tried to leave the house around 5 a.m. to go to a relative’s nearby, I lost control. I followed her and shot her until the magazine was empty, then ran back to my house.” Neighbours confirmed the couple’s troubled relationship, describing frequent fights, especially over the man’s possessiveness and fear that his partner would leave him for someone else. “We often heard shouting and saw bruises on her,” one resident said. “This morning, we heard gunshots, a woman scream ‘ouch!’, and then more shots. Then it went quiet.” Police have sent the victim’s body for a post-mortem examination and have charged Mr. Phantawat with murder and firearms offences. -- 2025-04-17

Health Department Sprays Chemicals at OAG Collapse Site to Combat Flies & Prevent Disease Picture courtesy of Khoasod. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has launched an urgent sanitation campaign to eliminate flies and prevent disease at the site of the collapsed Office of the Auditor General (OAG) building. Chemical spraying is being carried out in stagnant water areas and garbage pits, amid concerns about diarrhoea outbreaks and the safety of workers on site. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358069-health-department-sprays-chemicals-at-oag-collapse-site-to-combat-flies-prevent-disease/

Picture courtesy of Khoasod. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has launched an urgent sanitation campaign to eliminate flies and prevent disease at the site of the collapsed Office of the Auditor General (OAG) building. Chemical spraying is being carried out in stagnant water areas and garbage pits, amid concerns about diarrhoea outbreaks and the safety of workers on site. Following concerns expressed by Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt about public health risks, officers from the BMA’s Health Department were dispatched to the collapse site to manage sanitation hazards, especially the presence of flies which are known carriers of gastrointestinal diseases. Mr. Krittipat Aramram, a senior public health officer, explained that the heavy rainfall in recent days had created ideal breeding conditions for flies. The insects, which go through four life stages, egg, larva, pupa, and adult, can live for up to 31 days in their mature form. Eggs are often laid in decaying waste or stagnant water, posing a potential health threat to workers and local residents. To combat the problem, BMA staff are spraying chemical agents in areas where flies are likely to breed, such as puddles and waste disposal zones. The approach involves both larvicidal spraying to destroy eggs and the use of bait laced with toxins to kill adult flies. Officials emphasised that all chemical use is carefully managed to avoid exposure near food preparation zones or active work areas. Although no health issues have been reported so far among personnel, BMA officers stressed that preventive action is necessary to ensure continued safety. In addition to insect control, wastewater treatment is also being carried out inside the collapsed building. BMA health teams began operations on 16 April, focusing especially on the flooded basement areas. Hypochlorite disinfectant is being added to contaminated water sources twice a week, every Wednesday and Saturday and this routine will continue until the end of May 2025. Despite weather-related challenges, city officials remain committed to mitigating health risks at the site and ensuring the safety of both staff and the public. -- 2025-04-17

Daughter Killed in Crash While Rushing to Pick Up Mother from Work A 42-year-old woman lost her life in a road crash while riding her motorcycle to collect her mother from work. The collision occurred on Mittraphap Road, in front of a petrol station in Phitsanulok, when she slammed into the back of a parked pickup truck. Despite emergency CPR efforts, she could not be revived. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358068-daughter-killed-in-crash-while-rushing-to-pick-up-mother-from-work/

Picture from responders. A 42-year-old woman lost her life in a road crash while riding her motorcycle to collect her mother from work. The collision occurred on Mittraphap Road, in front of a petrol station in Phitsanulok, when she slammed into the back of a parked pickup truck. Despite emergency CPR efforts, she could not be revived. At around 18:25 on 17 April, Pol. Lt. Pornchai Plangklang, Deputy Investigator at Mueang Phitsanulok Police Station, was alerted to a fatal motorcycle crash and promptly arrived at the scene alongside medics from Buddhachinaraj Hospital and rescue workers from the Phitsanulok News Image Rescue Foundation. Emergency responders found the woman lying in the middle of the road with severe head injuries. Her Honda Wave motorcycle, registration from Phitsanulok, had collided forcefully with the rear of a parked Mazda pickup truck, registration from Bangkok. The truck, owned by 39-year-old Mr. Suthan from Phayao province, was stationary in the left lane with its hazard lights on. According to Mr. Suthan, he had parked the vehicle while preparing to load a broken-down motorcycle belonging to a relative. As he opened the truck’s tailgate, the victim’s motorcycle crashed into the back of the vehicle at full speed, with no signs of braking. The victim’s 64-year-old mother arrived at the scene shortly after the collision and broke down in tears upon seeing her daughter’s body. She told police that her daughter, who worked various odd jobs, regularly picked her up from her job as a housekeeper at a local resort around 17:00. On this day, her daughter had been delayed by a tyre change and was likely rushing to make up time when the crash occurred. Police have sent the body for autopsy and will continue their investigation. -- 2025-04-17

Drug-Fuelled Rampage: Woman Armed with Knives Tries to Attack Ex-Girlfriend in Rayong Picture courtesy of CH7. A woman under the influence of methamphetamine was apprehended by authorities just moments before she could attack her ex-girlfriend and relatives with knives in Klaeng district, Rayong province. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358066-drug-fuelled-rampage-woman-armed-with-knives-tries-to-attack-ex-girlfriend-in-rayong/

Picture courtesy of CH7. A woman under the influence of methamphetamine was apprehended by authorities just moments before she could attack her ex-girlfriend and relatives with knives in Klaeng district, Rayong province. At approximately noon on 17 April, local administrative officials and officers from Klaeng Police Station responded to an emergency call reporting a violent domestic disturbance in Moo 11, Ban Nong Nam Yen, in Thung Khwai Kin sub-district. On arrival, officers encountered a 35-year-old “tomboy” woman, identified only as Ms Porn, brandishing a knife and a cleaver while chasing after her 37-year-old former partner, Ms Na. Officers intervened just as Ms Porn was poised to strike, successfully subduing and arresting her at the scene. Both weapons were seized as evidence. Ms Porn, who has a prior criminal history involving multiple drug offences, was reportedly shouting that she was only trying to “defend herself” and “speak to her girlfriend”. A urine test conducted by the authorities returned a positive result, with the sample turning purple, a common indicator of methamphetamine use. She later confessed to having taken the drug. According to police, the incident was sparked by Ms Porn’s jealousy after Ms Na allegedly addressed a man using the Thai term “eng”, which can imply romantic familiarity. Ms Porn interpreted this as a sign of infidelity and became enraged. Ms Na told reporters she had already ended the relationship, but Ms Porn refused to accept the separation. Earlier that morning, she claimed, Ms Porn had threatened to harm her and her relatives, prompting her to call the authorities. Fortunately, officers arrived in time to prevent serious harm. Ms Porn is in police custody at Klaeng Police Station and is expected to face charges related to drug use, possession of weapons, and attempted assault. -- 2025-04-17

Dramatic Police Chase in Nakhon Phanom as Drunk-Driving Fears Spark Panic Picture courtesy of Khoasod. A man sparked a dramatic police pursuit in Nakhon Phanom province after speeding through a checkpoint and running a red light, all because he feared being caught driving under the influence. As it turned out, his blood alcohol level was within legal limits. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358065-dramatic-police-chase-in-nakhon-phanom-as-drunk-driving-fears-spark-panic/

Picture courtesy of Khoasod. A man sparked a dramatic police pursuit in Nakhon Phanom province after speeding through a checkpoint and running a red light, all because he feared being caught driving under the influence. As it turned out, his blood alcohol level was within legal limits. The incident occurred in the town of Na Kae when officers from Na Kae Police Station, led by Pol. Col. Kanaphot Phanomchai, set up a routine checkpoint to monitor traffic and conduct random breathalyser tests following Songkran festivities. At around 21:00 on 16 April, a silver Isuzu pickup truck ignored officers’ signals to stop at the checkpoint and proceeded to run a red light at a major junction. Fearing the vehicle may be transporting illegal goods or narcotics, police quickly mobilised to pursue the. Vehicle, with 10 officers used to finally stop and surround the vehicle. After a tense standoff, the driver finally exited the vehicle and was taken into custody. Inside the truck were his wife, a resident of Wang Ya District in Nakhon Phanom, and a relative, both visibly shaken and frightened. The driver was identified as Mr. Tum 40, from Soi Dao District in Chanthaburi province. He was visiting his wife’s family in Nakhon Phanom and had been preparing to drive back to Bangkok for work. He admitted that he had consumed alcohol with friends before hitting the road and panicked upon seeing the checkpoint, fearing he would fail a breath test. Police later confirmed that his blood alcohol level was within the legal limit. However, Mr. Tum was charged with running a red light and obstructing police officers in the course of their duties. He was fined and formally warned against repeating such behaviour. His wife, visibly distraught, scolded him at the scene, tearfully urging him to stop putting others at risk and creating unnecessary chaos. -- 2025-04-17

Public Warned About Fake M-Flow Websites Designed to Steal Credit Card Details Picture courtesy of CIB The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has issued a public warning about fraudulent websites impersonating the official M-Flow electronic toll collection service, urging citizens to exercise caution when accessing links that appear to be associated with the platform. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358064-public-warned-about-fake-m-flow-websites-designed-to-steal-credit-card-details/

Picture courtesy of CIB The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has issued a public warning about fraudulent websites impersonating the official M-Flow electronic toll collection service, urging citizens to exercise caution when accessing links that appear to be associated with the platform. The legitimate M-Flow website can only be accessed at www.mflowthai.com, according to authorities. Scammers have reportedly been distributing fake links that closely resemble the real address , such as xxxx.co/mflow , in an attempt to deceive users into providing sensitive personal or financial information, including credit card details. The fake websites are designed to mimic the layout and branding of the real M-Flow site, with the intention of stealing user data through phishing techniques. The CIB is calling on the public to double-check URLs before clicking any M-Flow-related links, especially those received via SMS, email, or social media. Anyone who comes across a suspicious link or believes they may have been targeted is encouraged to report it to the CIB’s e-service portal at: https://cib.go.th/e-service. The Central Investigation Bureau reaffirmed its commitment to professionalism and neutrality, stating: “We stand with the people and are working tirelessly to protect the public from online fraud and cyber threats.” The public is reminded to stay vigilant and never input personal or financial information into any website unless its authenticity is fully verified. -- 2025-04-17

Minivan Driver Killed Instantly in Horrific Crash with Lorry A minivan driver was killed in a collision on Asia Highway in Bang Pahan District, Ayutthaya Province, after being struck by a trailer truck while inspecting the rear door of his vehicle. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358062-minivan-driver-killed-instantly-in-horrific-crash-with-lorry/