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Picture from responders. A Chinese woman was found dead after jumping from the eleventh floor of a hotel in Bangkok’s Bang Rak district on the afternoon of Christmas Day. Local authorities responded to the scene at approximately14:30 after receiving reports of the incident. Upon arrival, police discovered the woman’s lifeless body on the ground near the entrance of the hotel. At the scene, a handwritten note in Chinese was found, leading authorities to believe the woman may left it behind, and it is considered an important piece of evidence in understanding the events leading to her death. The note when translated stated “I don’t know who will be able to read this suicide note, but it’s alright. If I die, everything from the past will be relieved. There have been twists in the past, but they won’t happen after my death. In the next life, don’t be my friend or partner. It will be unlucky for anyone who does so. 12.25.2024” The woman, whose identity has yet to be officially confirmed, is believed to have been staying at the hotel. She had used a chair to climb over the railings, before jumping. Authorities are working to contact her family and relatives, who are believed to be still in China, to inform them of the tragic incident. Police are reviewing security camera footage from the hotel and nearby establishments to gather more information about the moments leading up to the incident. Bangkok police have launched a thorough investigation and authorities are appealing to the public for any additional information that could help clarify the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death. If you or anyone you know is in emotional distress, please contact the Samaritans of Thailand 24-hour hotline: 02 713 6791 (English), 02 713 6793 (Thai) or the Thai Mental Health Hotline at 1323 (Thai). Please also contact your friends or relatives at this time if you have feelings of loneliness, stress or depression. Seek help. -- 2024-12-26

Mall Apologizes After 2-Year-Old’s Electric Shock From Decorative Lights A popular shopping mall in Samut Sakhon has issued a public apology following an incident in which a 2-year-old child was shocked by decorative lights, leading to the child being admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU). The incident, which occurred on 24 December, has sparked widespread concern, with the mall’s management clarifying their stance and actions. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347154-mall-apologizes-after-2-year-old’s-electric-shock-from-decorative-lights/

Picture from responders A popular shopping mall in Samut Sakhon has issued a public apology following an incident in which a 2-year-old child was shocked by decorative lights, leading to the child being admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU). The incident, which occurred on 24 December, has sparked widespread concern, with the mall’s management clarifying their stance and actions. The incident was first reported by a well-known Facebook page, “Ee So Kha Yee Aek,” which stated that the child, aged 2 years and 6 months, was shocked while holding onto a railing adorned with festive lights. The child was subsequently rushed to the ICU. According to the post, the mall’s management initially stated that the lights were functioning properly and blamed the child for touching the lights. The post also claimed that the mall did not offer compensation beyond covering medical expenses, although they would not provide additional compensation for damages. In response, Central Mahachai Mall issued an official statement expressing deep regret over the accident. The mall clarified that the incident was a “force majeure” situation and that immediate action was taken to ensure the child received proper medical care. Upon the child’s arrival at the hospital, they were closely monitored, and the mall confirmed it had been in constant communication with medical staff throughout the child’s treatment. The statement further revealed that doctors diagnosed the child with mild swelling and redness at the fingertip, with no long-term effects anticipated. The decision to admit the child to the ICU was a precautionary measure to monitor the child’s condition for 24 hours, and the child was reported to be stable with no abnormal symptoms. The mall emphasised its commitment to safety and customer care, stating that it was fully dedicated to maintaining high safety standards. It also acknowledged the public’s concerns and vowed to consider any useful suggestions to improve service and build trust with its customers. The mall concluded the statement with an apology for the incident, thanking customers for their ongoing trust and support. -- 2024-12-26

Dutch Man, Found Unresponsive After Drowning Incident in Pattaya The Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Centre in Pattaya received a report at 14.00 on December 25, of a drowning incident in Soi Yensaibai. Pattaya. Rescue teams and medical staff were immediately dispatched to the scene. Full Story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347216-dutch-man-found-unresponsive-after-drowning-incident-in-pattaya/

Fire Engulfs Tour Bus Parking Lot on Kanchanapisek Road A dramatic fire erupted at a tour bus parking lot on the western section of Kanchanapisek Road in Bangkok on December 25, destroying ten disused vehicles. Quick action by firefighters prevented further damage and spread out of the disused area, with no injuries or fatalities reported. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347151-fire-engulfs-tour-bus-parking-lot-on-kanchanapisek-road/

Really? “He added “None of the vehicles were electric and I have not idea how such a fire could happen“ Try not to get facts in the way of your agenda!

Picture from responders. A dramatic fire erupted at a tour bus parking lot on the western section of Kanchanapisek Road in Bangkok on December 25, destroying ten disused vehicles. Quick action by firefighters prevented further damage and spread out of the disused area, with no injuries or fatalities reported. Pol. Capt. Saneh Kanpawong from Bang Sao Thong Police Station received the emergency call regarding the fire at a bus parking lot owned by Siam Bus Company. The site, located near the outer ring road in Thawi Watthana District, contained numerous parked buses, including several no longer in service. Upon arriving at the scene, firefighters found six buses already engulfed in flames, with the fire spreading rapidly to neighbouring vehicles. The risk was heightened as the lot was adjacent to a second-hand car dealership. Firefighters worked swiftly, deploying water hose-lines to contain the blaze and prevent further escalation. After 40 minutes, the fire was brought under control. Preliminary inspections revealed that ten buses were extensively damaged. Fortunately, there were no reports of injuries or loss of life. Mr. Somkiat Srisomphot, 57, a bus driver who witnessed the incident, recounted the moment the fire broke out. “I was resting nearby when I noticed smoke rising from one of the buses parked at the back of the lot. Within moments, flames engulfed the vehicle and quickly spread to others parked nearby,” he said. Mr. Somkiat promptly alerted the authorities. He added that the buses involved were decommissioned vehicles, many of which had been left unused for years. “The buses had their doors locked, and the batteries were long past their operational lifespan. I have no idea how the fire started,” he explained. Police are currently questioning witnesses and the company’s owners while coordinating with forensic experts to investigate the cause of the fire. Authorities have assured the public that they will pursue appropriate legal action following the results of their investigation. -- 2024-12-26

Bus Carrying Isan Dance Troupe Collides with German’s Car, Three Injured A bus carrying dancers from the popular Isan folk music troupe “Mor Lam Siang Isan” collided with a car on the Stuek-Kandong road in Buriram province, leaving three people injured. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347150-bus-carrying-isan-dance-troupe-collides-with-german’s-car-three-injured/

Picture from responders. A bus carrying dancers from the popular Isan folk music troupe “Mor Lam Siang Isan” collided with a car on the Stuek-Kandong road in Buriram province, leaving three people injured. The crash occurred on Christmas Day, when the driver of a Ford car, identified as a 78-year-old German national, made an abrupt U-turn in the middle of the road, resulting in a violent crash with the oncoming bus. The bus, a white Nissan, was en route from Sisaket province to continue a performance in Nakhon Ratchasima when the crash took place. Fortunately, the bus driver, 49-year-old Thanya from Udon Thani, was able to apply the brakes in time to reduce the severity of the collision. “I was driving slowly when the car suddenly turned in front of me,” he said. “If I had been speeding, the situation would have been much worse.” The crash occurred near the village of Dong Yai Phao, Tambon Nikom, in the Stuek district. The car was left blocking the road with damage to its rear right door, while the bus suffered only minor damage to its front. The 22 dancers on board the bus were unharmed, but the driver and passengers in the car sustained injuries. Rescue teams provided first aid at the scene and transported the injured to Stuek Hospital for further treatment. Despite the crash, the troupe is set to continue their performance as scheduled, with no serious injuries reported among the dancers or crew. The investigation into the collision is ongoing. -- 2024-12-26

Four Workers Unconscious After Tank Repair Incident in Samut Prakan Four workers lost consciousness while repairing a damaged pipe in a wastewater treatment tank at a factory in Samut Prakan’s Bang Pu Mai area. Emergency responders rushed to the scene and provided resuscitation efforts, transporting the workers to the hospital. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347149-four-workers-unconscious-after-tank-repair-incident-in-samut-prakan/

Picture from responders. Four workers lost consciousness while repairing a damaged pipe in a wastewater treatment tank at a factory in Samut Prakan’s Bang Pu Mai area. Emergency responders rushed to the scene and provided resuscitation efforts, transporting the workers to the hospital. The incident occurred at a factory within a leather-tanning industrial estate located near kilometre marker 34 on Sukhumvit Road. Rescue teams found four male workers of Myanmar nationality unconscious inside the tank. They were quickly retrieved, given first aid, and transported to a nearby hospital. According to reports, two workers have since been stabilised, while the other two remain in critical condition in ICU. Pol. Maj. Gen. Wichit Boonchinwutthikul, Commander of the Samut Prakan Provincial Police, revealed that the workers had descended into the tank to carry out urgent pipe repairs after wastewater began leaking heavily. A colleague remained at the surface to assist. Preliminary investigations suggest that the pipe within the treatment system was damaged and leaking, leading to either a build up of toxic gases or displacement of air below breathable levels in the tank. Forensic teams are expected to conduct a thorough inspection to determine the exact cause of the incident. -- 2024-12-26

Australian Man Files Police Report After Being Threatened by Pattaya Motorbike Taxi An Australian man, 60-year-old Mr. Ivica Djakovic, filed a police report in Pattaya after a heated road incident escalated into a terrifying altercation. The incident, which occurred late night on December 24, on Pattaya Second Road, Bang Lamung, Chonburi, involved a motorbike taxi driver wielding a cleaver. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347147-australian-man-files-police-report-after-being-threatened-by-pattaya-motorbike-taxi/

Picture courtesy of TMN An Australian man, 60-year-old Mr. Ivica Djakovic, filed a police report in Pattaya after a heated road incident escalated into a terrifying altercation. The incident, which occurred late night on December 24, on Pattaya Second Road, Bang Lamung, Chonburi, involved a motorbike taxi driver wielding a cleaver. At 23:45 Mr. Djakovic reported the incident to Police Lieutenant Mana Sak Phonlayiam of Pattaya City Police Station. According to the victim, the suspect, described as a man aged 30-35, was wearing an orange motorbike taxi vest and riding a black Honda Wave 125 with registration number from Chonburi. The confrontation began when Mr. Djakovic’s motorbike and the suspect’s vehicle were involved in a minor collision. The two men argued before Mr. Djakovic fled the scene to avoid further conflict, heading into the alley where the incident escalated. The motorbike taxi driver reportedly followed him, brandishing a cleaver and waving it threateningly while shouting profanities and threatening to attack the foreigner. The aggressive behaviour left Mr. Djakovic in fear for his safety, prompting him to seek police assistance. A witness, 60-year-old Saichon, a friend of the Australian man, confirmed the details, stating that the suspect’s actions caused considerable alarm. Police Lieutenant Mana Sak Phonlayiam summoned both parties to resolve the issue. However, Mr. Djakovic, still shaken by the incident, opted to file an official record of the event as evidence instead of pursuing further discussions. The case remains under review as police determine the appropriate next steps. -- 2024-12-26

14-Year-Old Student Falls from Third-Floor Window During Christmas Event at School A 14-year-old female student suffered serious injuries after falling from a third-floor classroom window during a Christmas celebration at a school in Phraeksa, Muang District, Samut Prakan. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347145-14-year-old-student-falls-from-third-floor-window-during-christmas-event-at-school/

Picture from responders A 14-year-old female student suffered serious injuries after falling from a third-floor classroom window during a Christmas celebration at a school in Phraeksa, Muang District, Samut Prakan. The incident occurred at approximately 09:30 on Christmas Day. Emergency services, including municipal rescue teams and medics from Samut Prakan Hospital, were dispatched to the scene following the report. Upon arrival, they found the injured girl, a student from Mathayom 1 year, lying in pain at the base of a four-storey school building. Teachers were already administering first aid before rescue personnel transported her to Samut Prakan Hospital. The student sustained injuries to her legs, hips, and neck and was unable to recall the details of the incident. A teacher from the school stated that the Christmas event had drawn students to the ground floor for various activities, although some remained in classrooms. The teacher speculated that the girl may have been sitting on the edge of a window on the third floor, possibly taking photos, when she lost her balance and fell. One of the girl’s classmates recounted witnessing her sitting on the window ledge shortly before the fall. However, the exact circumstances remain unclear, and the school plans to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident. The injured student is currently receiving medical treatment, and her condition is being closely monitored. -- 2024-12-26

Belgian 80, Attacked and Robbed by Teenage Gang on Christmas Day in Pattaya An 80-year-old Belgian man was brutally attacked and robbed by a group of teenage assailants wielding knives on Christmas Day in Pattaya. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347104-belgian-80-attacked-and-robbed-by-teenage-gang-on-christmas-day-in-pattaya/

This is the CCTV of the attack from Thai media.

Drunken Foreign Couple Causes Chaos at Pattaya Hotel, Woman Detained After Fleeing A foreign couple’s drunken antics caused a commotion at a beachfront hotel in Pattaya in the early hours of Christmas Day. The woman, heavily intoxicated, was eventually detained after resisting hotel staff and attempting to flee the scene. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347120-drunken-foreign-couple-causes-chaos-at-pattaya-hotel-woman-detained-after-fleeing/

Picture courtesy of Matichon A foreign couple’s drunken antics caused a commotion at a beachfront hotel in Pattaya in the early hours of December 25th. The woman, heavily intoxicated, was eventually detained after resisting hotel staff and attempting to flee the scene. The incident occurred around 03:00 near Soi 7, on Beach Road in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province. Hotel staff reported that the couple had been behaving inappropriately on a sofa in the hotel lobby, an area decorated with a Christmas tree for guests to take photos. During their antics, they accidentally knocked over a round glass table, causing it to shatter. When hotel staff intervened and asked the pair to meet with authorities, the man disappeared while the woman, visibly intoxicated, began shouting and refused to cooperate. She attempted to walk away from the premises, leading to a chaotic pursuit. Eyewitnesses described the woman as erratic, walking into the road and narrowly avoiding being hit by passing vehicles. Despite efforts by hotel staff and a concerned bystander to calm her, she continued to resist. Eventually, hotel staff managed to escort her back to the premises and handed her over to the police. Officers from the Pattaya City Police Station confirmed that the woman was too intoxicated to provide a statement. She remains in custody to sober up. Hotel staff were advised to file an official report documenting the damages, which included the broken glass table. Authorities stated that once the woman regains sobriety, she will be required to compensate the hotel for the damages caused during the incident. -- 2024-12-25

Homeowner Devastated as Fire Destroys Nine Vehicles in Multi-Million Baht Blaze A fire engulfed a carport in Chonburi’s Bang Lamung district, destroying nine vehicles and causing damage estimated in the millions of baht. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347112-homeowner-devastated-as-fire-destroys-nine-vehicles-in-multi-million-baht-blaze/

Picture from responders. A fire engulfed a carport in Chonburi’s Bang Lamung district, destroying nine vehicles and causing damage estimated in the millions of baht. Police from Ban Na Wang patrol unit, under Bang Lamung Police Station, received a report during the morning of December 24, of a fire at 19/13, Ban Sang Krapriew, Moo 1, near the Mak Mai housing estate in Takhian Tia subdistrict. Officers coordinated with local municipal disaster prevention and mitigation teams, as well as emergency rescue units and fire trucks, to respond to the blaze. Upon arrival at the scene, located within the grounds of a large residence, firefighters found flames fiercely consuming the carport. Emergency crews worked quickly to extinguish the fire. However, by the time the blaze was under control, significant damage had already been done. Inside the carport, two cars, three motorcycles, and four expensive racing bicycles had been completely destroyed by the flames. Preliminary estimates place the value of the damage at several million baht. The homeowner, Mr Phongsiri Lekpong, 55, expressed his shock and sorrow over the incident. “No one was at home at the time of the fire. Everyone was at work when a neighbour called to inform me that my house was on fire. I rushed back immediately,” he said. He added “None of the vehicles were electric and I have not idea how such a fire could happen.” The cause of the fire remains unknown. Authorities are awaiting the results of an investigation by forensic experts to determine the exact cause of the incident. Mr Phongsiri stated that the loss was devastating, but he would cooperate fully with investigators to ensure such incidents can be prevented in the future. -- 2024-12-25

Car Crash on Expressway Leaves Driver Dead as Car Collides with Six-Wheel Truck A collision on Bangkok’s Mahanakorn Expressway resulted in the death of a car driver after a car crashed into the rear of a six-wheel truck parked for road repairs. The impact caused the car to overturn, trapping and killing the driver at the scene. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347107-car-crash-on-expressway-leaves-driver-dead-as-car-collides-with-six-wheel-truck/

Picture from responders. A collision on Bangkok’s Mahanakorn Expressway resulted in the death of a car driver after a car crashed into the rear of a six-wheel truck parked for road repairs. The impact caused the car to overturn, trapping and killing the driver at the scene. The crash occurred during the night of December 24, near the Lumphini toll gate, opposite the Tobacco Authority of Thailand in Klong Toey district. Police Lieutenant Chaiyapat Tubchom, from Expressway Traffic Control Division 1, along with rescue teams from the Port Authority Foundation and the Poh Teck Tung Foundation, responded to the scene. The site was located in the leftmost lane of the expressway, just before the Rama IV exit ramp. A white Honda Brio Amaze, bearing license plate from Nakhon Ratchasima, was found having rolled over, with its engine ripped out and debris scattered across the road., with the roof of the car was severely damaged. Emergency responders discovered the lifeless body of the driver, a male estimated to be between 30 and 40 years old, trapped inside the wreckage. Lacking identification documents, the body was extracted using hydraulic cutting tools and sent to the Police General Hospital’s forensic unit for identification and further investigation. The six-wheel truck involved, a red Hino crane truck with license plate from Bangkok, belongs to the Expressway Authority of Thailand. It was parked in the far-right lane with warning lights and cones in place while conducting streetlight repairs. The rear of the truck showed significant damage, with the car’s engine lodged beneath its undercarriage. Preliminary inquiries revealed that the car was traveling at high speed when it collided with the truck, despite safety measures in place, causing the fatal overturn. Lieutenant Chaiyapat stated that the incident is under investigation, with CCTV footage from the area being reviewed to determine the circumstances of the crash. Authorities are also tracing the car’s registration to identify the deceased driver. -- 2024-12-25

Belgian 80, Attacked and Robbed by Teenage Gang on Christmas Day in Pattaya An 80-year-old Belgian man was brutally attacked and robbed by a group of teenage assailants wielding knives on Christmas Day in Pattaya. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1347104-belgian-80-attacked-and-robbed-by-teenage-gang-on-christmas-day-in-pattaya/