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Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Ubon Ratchathani Claims One Life, Leaves Another Seriously Injured A motorcycle collision occurred at a bend in the Huay Kum area, Ubon Ratchathani. The incident involved two motorcycles, resulting in one fatality and another serious injury. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348554-fatal-motorcycle-crash-in-ubon-ratchathani-claims-one-life-leaves-another-seriously-injured/

26-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with Pickup Truck Near Pattaya A crash occurred in the early hours of the morning, when a motorcycle collided head-on with a pickup truck on Sukhumvit Road and the entrance to Soi Nong Ket Yai, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung district, Chonburi. The incident, reported to the Sawang Boriboon Pattaya Rescue Centre at 05:05, left a young motorcyclist fatally injured. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348556-26-year-old-motorcyclist-killed-in-collision-with-pickup-truck-near-pattaya/

Helicopters Deployed to Combat Forest Fire on Khao Loi Mountain A massive forest fire on Khao Loi mountain in the Phayayen Subdistrict of Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima, has burned an estimated 1,000 rai of forest. Officials are racing to extinguish the flames, with helicopters from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment conducting water drops. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348557-helicopters-deployed-to-combat-forest-fire-on-khao-loi-mountain/

Ex-Navy Officer Extradited to Thailand for Murder of Exiled Cambodian Politician Ekkalak “Sergeant Em” Paenoi, a 41-year-old former petty officer in the Royal Thai Navy, has been extradited to Thailand to face charges in the murder of Lim Kimya, a former member of the exiled Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP). Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348559-ex-navy-officer-extradited-to-thailand-for-murder-of-exiled-cambodian-politician/

Teenager Dies, Five Injured in Pickup Truck Crash After Birthday Party A teenager lost his life, and five others were injured after their pickup truck crashed into a utility pole in Nakhon Ratchasima Province in the early hours of 11 January. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348560-teenager-dies-five-injured-in-pickup-truck-crash-after-birthday-party/

Thief Falls to Death While Stealing from Abandoned Building in Hat Yai A suspected thief died after falling from an abandoned building near a well-known temple in Hat Yai, Songkhla Province. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348562-thief-falls-to-death-while-stealing-from-abandoned-building-in-hat-yai/

Fire Claims Lives of Prominent Suphan Buri Politician and Family A devastating fire engulfed a three-storey building in Suphan Buri early morning on January 11, killing four members of a prominent local politician’s family, including two children. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348563-fire-claims-lives-of-prominent-suphan-buri-politician-and-family/

Worker Falls 10 Metres into Underground Electric Cable Construction Shaft A worker involved in an underground electric cable installation project was critically injured after falling 10 metres into a large construction shaft, in Nonthaburi Province during the early hours of the morning. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348565-worker-falls-10-metres-into-underground-electric-cable-construction-shaft/

Respected Farmer and Agricultural Leader Shot Dead in Phatthalung A 72-year-old man, a highly respected agricultural leader in Phatthalung, was fatally shot in an attack on a rural road in Khuan Khanun district. Police are investigating the incident and suspect the motive may be linked to a recent drug-related arrest in the area. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348566-respected-farmer-and-agricultural-leader-shot-dead-in-phatthalung/

56-Year-Old Civil Servant Killed on Her Way to Work by Elderly Driver A 56-year-old female civil servant was tragically killed in a road accident on January 10, when a car driven by a 70-year-old man collided with her motorcycle near Lampang. The incident occurred as the victim was on her way to work at the Lampang Irrigation Office. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348568-56-year-old-civil-servant-killed-on-her-way-to-work-by-elderly-driver/

Volvo Crashes into Utility Pole and Bursts into Flames, Killing Driver in Chiang Mai An incident occurred on the Chiang Mai-Lampang Superhighway when a green Volvo car collided with a utility pole and was engulfed in flames, killing the driver trapped inside. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348570-volvo-crashes-into-utility-pole-and-bursts-into-flames-killing-driver-in-chiang-mai/

Driver Dies in Multi-Car Collision in Nonthaburi Parking Lot An incident occurred in Nonthaburi, when a car reversed out of control, damaging six vehicles and resulting in the tragic death of the driver. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348571-driver-dies-in-multi-car-collision-in-nonthaburi-parking-lot/

Picture from responders. An incident occurred on January 11, when a van carrying Nan Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) candidate, Mr. Santipap Intharapath, overturned while navigating a sharp bend on a mountainous road in the area of Two Khaew District, Nan Province. The white minivan, registered in Bangkok, was en route to a funeral ceremony in the village of Yod, when a dog suddenly ran in front of the vehicle as it descended the mountain. The driver, attempting to avoid hitting the animal, lost control, causing the vehicle to flip onto its side. Fortunately, despite the van’s extensive damage, no one was seriously injured. Mr. Santipap, along with three other passengers, emerged from the crash almost without a scratch. Local residents quickly arrived at the scene and helped Mr. Santipap continue his journey to attend the funeral ceremony in Yod. The candidate, known for his political campaign for the upcoming PAO election, was unharmed and was able to proceed with his obligations despite the frightening crash. The incident has been reported to authorities, and the cause of the accident is currently under investigation. -- 2025-01-12

Picture from responders. A motorcycle collision occurred on the evening of 10 January at 22:55 at a bend in the Huay Kum area, Ubon Ratchathani. The incident involved two motorcycles, resulting in one fatality and another serious injury. Emergency services from the Sisak Phra Jik Gong Foundation rushed to the scene after receiving the distress call. Upon arrival, they found two female victims. The first, a 15-year-old girl, was found unconscious with severe injuries, including a large facial tear, three broken teeth, and a broken lower left leg. Despite her condition, she was stabilised and transported to Sappasit Prasong Hospital for further treatment. The second victim, a 16-year-old girl, was confirmed dead at the scene. She had sustained serious head injuries in the crash. The authorities, assisted by emergency medical staff, moved her body to the forensic department at Sappasit Prasong Hospital for autopsy. The authorities are currently investigating the cause of the crash. Initial investigation shows that both were travelling in the same direction when the collision occurred. Authorities will review CCTV and interview the survivor later. -- 2025-01-12

Picture from responders. A crash occurred in the early hours of the morning of January 11, when a motorcycle collided head-on with a pickup truck on Sukhumvit Road and the entrance to Soi Nong Ket Yai, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung district, Chonburi. The incident, reported to the Sawang Boriboon Pattaya Rescue Centre at 05:05, left a young motorcyclist fatally injured. Emergency responders, police from Bang Lamung Police Station, and rescue volunteers from Sawang Boriboon Pattaya quickly arrived at the scene. They found a Ford Ranger pickup truck, orange in colour and registered with Chonburi licence plate. The vehicle, driven by 34-year-old Mr. Chairat Panpitanusorn, sustained significant front-end damage. Nearby, a severely damaged black Honda Wave 125i motorcycle, bearing the licence plate number from Chonburi, lay in the middle of the road. The motorcyclist, identified as Mr. Niwet Inpitak, 26, was discovered critically injured. Rescue workers attempted CPR but were unable to save him. He succumbed to his injuries shortly after. Mr. Chairat told the police that he had been driving along Sukhumvit Road when the motorcyclist, travelling in the opposite direction, abruptly turned into the Soi in front of him. Despite his efforts to brake, the collision was unavoidable. Following the crash, Mr. Chairat immediately notified emergency services. Police investigator Pol. Lt. Pisarn Hongphakaew of Bang Lamung Police Station documented the scene and announced plans to review CCTV footage to determine the cause of the accident. This will ensure a fair resolution for all parties involved. Mr. Niwet’s body was transported to Bang Lamung Hospital, where it will be held until his family provides documentation to claim it. -- 2025-01-12

Picture from responders. A massive forest fire on Khao Loi mountain in the Phayayen Subdistrict of Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima, has burned an estimated 1,000 rai of forest. Officials are racing to extinguish the flames, with helicopters from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment conducting water drops. The fire, which spans areas in Moo 3 Ban Nong Yang and Moo 9 Ban Sok Luk Phatthana, has proven difficult to access on foot due to the steep and loose rocky terrain. On 10 January, helicopters were dispatched from Kanchanaburi to assist in firefighting efforts. Using a private water source located 5 kilometres from the fire, the helicopters carry 1,000 litres of water per trip, completing a round trip in approximately five minutes. Operations are expected to continue over the next two days, with officials optimistic the fire will be fully extinguished within that time. Lieutenant General Boonsin Padklang, Commander of the Second Army Region, conducted an aerial survey of the affected areas and held a meeting with local authorities. He noted that while the fire is extensive, it is manageable with the current resources. However, he confirmed that additional aviation units will be called upon if the fire persists. Nakhon Ratchasima Deputy Governor Suraphan Silpasuwan clarified public concerns, explaining that the fire is in the Khao Sia Da A National Forest Reserve, not in Khao Yai National Park, as many had initially feared. “The fire is outside the boundaries of Khao Yai National Park,” he reassured, urging the public to remain calm. Efforts are ongoing, with authorities working tirelessly to bring the situation under control. Related article: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348328-forest-fire-devastates-100-rai-of-dong-phaya-yen-authorities-suspect-poachers-behind-blaze/ -- 2025-01-12

Thai Woman Arrested With Cocaine Smuggled from the UK Picture courtesy: Daily News Thai authorities have apprehended a woman involved in smuggling 206 grams of cocaine into Thailand from the United Kingdom. The arrest took place in Bang Lamung, Chonburi, with the drugs hidden within international mail parcels. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348535-thai-woman-arrested-with-cocaine-smuggled-from-the-uk/

UPDATE Picture of the handover. Ekkalak “Sergeant Em” Paenoi, a 41-year-old former petty officer in the Royal Thai Navy, has been extradited to Thailand to face charges in the murder of Lim Kimya, a former member of the exiled Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP). Ekkalak stands accused of premeditated murder and firearm-related offences. After being formally charged, he reportedly confessed to the crime. The murder occurred on 7 January, and Ekkalak was apprehended the following day in Battambang, Cambodia. Lim Kimya was shot in what police believe to be a targeted attack. Ekkalak previously served as a technician with the Naval Electronics Department and was the commander of the 8th artillery unit. He graduated from the Naval Rating School but was discharged from service in 2023 for absenteeism. He had a record of disciplinary detentions in 2021 and 2022. Investigators revealed that Ekkalak did not have the murder weapon in his possession at the time of his arrest. Financial transactions linked to his account are now under scrutiny. On the day of the shooting, 30,000 baht was deposited into his account. Ekkalak reportedly used 22,000 baht to repay a police officer after pawning his firearm. Another 30,000 baht was transferred to him after the attack. Authorities are investigating whether these payments are connected to the crime. The police officer involved has denied any connection to the murder. Thai authorities are also pursuing another suspect, Kimrin Pich, a Cambodian national accused of identifying Lim Kimya to Ekkalak. According to reports, Kimrin traveled on the same bus as Lim Kimya before the attack and fled to Cambodia by air immediately afterward. The investigation continues as authorities probe the circumstances surrounding the killing and possible financial motives. Related article: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348317-thai-suspect-arrested-in-cambodia-for-ex-cambodian-mps-murder-in-bangkok/ -- 2025-01-12

Picture from responders. A teenager lost his life, and five others were injured after their pickup truck crashed into a utility pole in Nakhon Ratchasima Province in the early hours of 11 January. Police from Mu Si Station and emergency responders from Sawang Witthaya Foundation in Pak Chong were dispatched to the scene in Ban Khlong Suea, Mu Si Subdistrict, Pak Chong District, following reports of the crash. Upon arrival, they found a white Isuzu D-Max pickup truck with extensive front-end damage. Several injured victims were lying scattered on the road, and one male passenger was found dead, trapped inside the wrecked vehicle. Rescue workers from Sawang Witthaya Foundation, Pak Chong Nana Hospital, and Mu Si Municipality provided immediate assistance to the injured and transported them to Pak Chong Nana Hospital for treatment. One of the survivors recounted the incident, stating that the group of six friends had been returning home from a birthday party. The driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, causing it to swerve erratically before crashing into the utility pole. The survivor, who was ejected from the truck during the crash, sustained only minor injuries. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the cause of the crash. -- 2025-01-12

Picture from responders. A suspected thief died after falling from an abandoned building near a well-known temple in Hat Yai, Songkhla Province. On night of 10 January, Pol. Lt. Nimman Nikuno, an investigating officer at Hat Yai Police Station, received a report of a deceased individual found beside a derelict building on Soi 2, Phetkasem Road, near Wat Hong Pradittharam. Authorities, including a forensics team, patrol officers, a medical examiner from Hat Yai Hospital, and rescue workers from the Mitraphap Samakkee Foundation, were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, they discovered the lifeless body of a man, aged approximately 30–40 years, lying beside the abandoned building. His leg was draped over a barbed-wire fence, which had collapsed under his weight. Authorities believe he fell from the building, landing on the fence. The body showed signs of rigor mortis, suggesting he had been dead since the previous night. The man had no identification documents on him, but a bag found nearby contained items such as water taps, a screwdriver, pliers, and a flashlight. According to police, the deceased is suspected to have been stealing from the building. The night before, the building’s caretaker reported hearing dragging noises inside and alerted the authorities. Upon investigation, police found a sack of items, including scrap metal, that had been moved from the fifth floor to the second floor, but no suspect was located at the time. It is believed the man may have fallen while attempting to climb down the side of the building to escape. His body has been sent to Hat Yai Hospital for further examination. Authorities are working to identify the deceased and notify his family. -- 2025-01-12

Picture from responders. A worker involved in an underground electric cable installation project was critically injured after falling 10 metres into a large construction shaft, in Nonthaburi Province during the early hours of the morning of January 11. At approximately 04:30, officers from Muang Nonthaburi Police Station received a report of the incident, which occurred at the construction site near Soi Tiwanon 10, Tiwanon Road, Talat Khwan Subdistrict, Mueang District. Rescue teams from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation were dispatched to the scene to assist with the emergency. The site, part of an ongoing underground power line installation project, had exposed shafts, with concrete slabs removed to allow workers to access the shaft. According to reports, the incident occurred as the team was preparing to wrap up their work, which had been underway from 22.00 the previous evening until 05.00. The injured worker, identified as Mr. Lae, 30, a Cambodian national, was found at the bottom of the 10-metre-deep shaft. He reportedly sustained injuries from the impact with the shaft floor. Fellow workers had descended to check on his condition while awaiting assistance. Rescue personnel, assisted by construction workers, utilised a crane and a rescue basket stretcher, to extract the injured man. The rescue operation lasted approximately 30 minutes. First aid was administered at the scene before the worker was transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment. A co-worker revealed that the incident occurred as Mr. Lae accidentally stepped back and fell into the shaft while helping to lift a concrete slab into place to restore the road surface. The incident is under investigation. -- 2025-01-12

Picture from responders. A 72-year-old man, a highly respected agricultural leader in Phatthalung, was fatally shot in an attack on a rural road in Khuan Khanun district. Police are investigating the incident and suspect the motive may be linked to a recent drug-related arrest in the area. The victim, identified as Mr. Phob, was the owner of a prominent agricultural learning centre and a salak orchard. He was also recognised as an outstanding farmer in Khuan Khanun district. The attack occurred on Soi Bo Pla in Ban Khuan Tin, Moo 5, Pantae subdistrict. Police, led by Pol. Lt. Col. Wichai Amphun, investigator at Khuan Khanun Police Station, and Pol. Lt. Col. Hanphon Ramduang, deputy superintendent of investigations, were alerted at 18:30. When officers arrived, they found only a pool of blood at the scene. Mr. Phob had already been rushed to Khuan Khanun Hospital but succumbed to his injuries shortly after due to six gunshot wounds to his torso, back, neck, and hand. According to preliminary investigations, locals reported hearing six gunshots but initially mistook the sounds for firecrackers. Concerned when her husband did not return home, the victim’s wife went to look for him and discovered him lying unconscious in a pool of blood on the road leading to his orchard. His motorcycle with a sidecar was found nearby, bearing bullet damage to its rearview mirror. Neighbours assisted in transporting him to the hospital. Mr. Phob was described as a hardworking, kind individual who had no known conflicts with anyone. However, police suspect the shooting may be related to an earlier arrest of a local man for drug and firearm offences. Authorities believe the suspect may have blamed Mr. Phob for tipping off the police. The individual in question has since fled the village, and police are actively pursuing leads to locate and apprehend him. The investigation continues, with police determined to bring the perpetrator to justice. -- 2025-01-12

Pictures from responders. A devastating fire engulfed a three-storey building in Suphan Buri early morning on January 11, killing four members of a prominent local politician’s family, including two children. The fire broke out at a property on Phra Phanwasa Road in Tha Phi Liang Subdistrict, Muang District. The building served as both a residence and a shop selling electrical and mechanical tools. Firefighters and emergency responders rushed to the scene after receiving the report. Efforts to control the blaze were immediately undertaken. Preliminary reports indicated that four people were inside the building at the time of the fire. Tragically, despite rescue attempts, none of the occupants survived. The victims have been identified as Mr. Phusit Rungrorchaiyaporn, 52, a well-known member of the Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) for District 1, Suphan Buri; his wife, Mrs. Kanokwan Rungrorchaiyaporn, 49; their son, Mr. Thirawat Rungrorchaiyaporn, 26; and their daughter, Ms. Warasiri Rungrorchaiyaporn, 24. Initial findings suggest the victims were trapped as the fire rapidly spread through the building. Emergency personnel recovered one body near the staircase on the second floor, with three others found on the third floor. Witnesses reported thick smoke billowing from the structure, hindering initial rescue attempts. Firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control, but the building was severely damaged. Authorities are now investigating the cause of the fire. -- 2025-01-12

Picture from responders. A 56-year-old female civil servant was tragically killed in a road accident on January 10, when a car driven by a 70-year-old man collided with her motorcycle near Lampang. The incident occurred as the victim was on her way to work at the Lampang Irrigation Office. The accident took place at a U-turn on the Phahonyothin Road (Lampang-Phayao section) in Ban Mon Khao Kaew, Pichai Subdistrict, Mueang Lampang District. Local police, medics from Lampang Hospital, and rescue teams from the Pichai Municipality and the Lampang Rescue Association responded to the scene. At the scene, officers found the victim lying in the middle of the road near her red Yamaha motorcycle (registration from Lampang). She had sustained severe head injuries and a broken right leg, and was pronounced dead at the scene. The front of her motorcycle was damaged. Nearby, a silver Toyota Vios (registration from Lampang) was parked with visible damage to the left front side. The driver, a 70-year-old man, was unharmed. According to initial investigations, the victim had been riding her motorcycle to work when the collision occurred. The car, which was returning from Lampang Hospital after the driver had a blood test, was attempting to make a U-turn into a nearby village when it collided with the motorcycle. The impact caused the victim to be thrown off her motorcycle, hitting her head on the road. Authorities transported the body to the hospital for further procedures and will conduct a detailed investigation to determine fault. The victim’s family, devastated by the news, has been informed and will collect the body for funeral arrangements. -- 2025-01-12

Picture from responders. An incident occurred on the Chiang Mai-Lampang Superhighway when a green Volvo car collided with a utility pole and was engulfed in flames, killing the driver trapped inside. Authorities are working to confirm the victim’s identity, with evidence suggesting the deceased may have been a lawyer. The incident occurred on the evening of January 10, near the Pa Bong police checkpoint on the Chiang Mai-Lampang Superhighway. Highway police, firefighters, and rescue personnel rushed to the scene following reports of the crash. By the time emergency crews arrived, the vehicle was entirely consumed by flames, with the driver trapped inside. It took over 30 minutes for firefighters to extinguish the blaze. Upon inspection of the burnt-out vehicle, identified as a Volvo car, registered in Bangkok, officials discovered documents in the trunk indicating the owner was a lawyer. A charred driver’s license and lawyer’s certificate were recovered, bearing the name Mr. Phumin. The remains of the victim, burned beyond recognition, were sent to Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital’s forensic department for further examination and for family members to confirm the deceased’s identity. Police are investigating the cause of the accident, including whether the car’s use of LPG as fuel may have contributed to the fire. The Chiang Mai forensics team is expected to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the precise circumstances leading to the crash. -- 2025-01-12