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Man Jumps to His Death from Bhumibol 1 Bridge in Front of Security Guard A man took his own life by jumping from the Bhumibol 1 Bridge, Samut Prakan, in front of a security guard who was unable to intervene in time. Full stroy:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345690-man-jumps-to-his-death-from-bhumibol-1-bridge-in-front-of-security-guard/

Picture from responders. On the evening of December 7, a man took his own life by jumping from the Bhumibol 1 Bridge, Samut Prakan, in front of a security guard who was unable to intervene in time. At approximately 17:00, Police Lieutenant Colonel Theerasak Chaimanee, Deputy Inspector (Investigation) of Phra Pradaeng Police Station, received a report of the incident. According to the security guard stationed on the bridge, the man, wearing a blue sports jersey and long jeans, arrived alone on a white-and-red Honda CPX motorcycle (license plate from Bangkok). He parked in the middle of the bridge, facing Rama III Road, and made a phone call. Moments later, he climbed over the railing and leapt off the bridge. The security guard, identified as 43-year-old Mr. Rungsan Jannil, stated that he attempted to reach the man and shouted to stop him but was too far away to intervene. Traffic noise on the bridge also likely drowned out his calls. Police officers and rescue volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation rushed to the scene. The motorcycle was found parked on the bridge with no sign of the rider. Looking down from the bridge, authorities located the man's body in the Lad Pho Public Health Park below, on the Phra Pradaeng side. The deceased was identified as Mr. Supasit Samnukwanphairot, 26, residing at Soi Pracha Uthit 33, Bangmod Subdistrict, Thung Khru District, Bangkok. Near the body were a mobile phone and broken glasses. Initial examination revealed severe injuries, including head trauma, a large open wound on his left heel and fractures in his left arm and leg. The security guard reported smelling alcohol at the scene. He mentioned that a similar incident occurred the previous week, but he was able to calm the individual down before any harm was done. Police photographed the scene and transferred the body to the Institute of Forensic Medicine at the Police General Hospital for an autopsy. Investigators are now looking into the motive behind the man's actions and have contacted his family to inform them. 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. -- 2024-12-09

Two Forest Rangers Seriously Injured in Bull Attack at Tad Mok National Park Picture courtesy of Matichon. Two forest rangers from Tad Mok National Park were seriously injured after being attacked by a wild bull while patrolling a remote area of the park. The incident occurred in a forested region on the border of Phetchabun and Chaiyaphum provinces. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345689-two-forest-rangers-seriously-injured-in-bull-attack-at-tad-mok-national-park/

Picture courtesy of Matichon. Two forest rangers from Tad Mok National Park were seriously injured after being attacked by a wild bull (gaur) while patrolling a remote area of the park. The incident occurred around 10:45 on December 8 in a forested region on the border of Phetchabun and Chaiyaphum provinces. The rangers, Prapan and Anant, were part of a patrol team when they encountered the bull. Prapan sustained severe injuries, including a large gash to his abdomen that caused his intestines to protrude, while Anant suffered a broken right arm. Due to the severity of their injuries, they were unable to be evacuated on foot and immediately called for urgent assistance. At 14:00, a helicopter from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, along with a Air Doctor team, was dispatched to the scene. Prapan was airlifted first due to his critical condition, and he was taken to Phetchabun Hospital. Anant was rescued shortly after and both rangers were safely evacuated. The incident took place some distance from the park headquarters, in a location that normally requires a 2-3 day walk to reach. The five-member patrol team had been on duty since December 4. Initial reports suggest the attack occurred as the rangers were performing their routine forest surveillance. The head of Tad Mok National Park, Ronarat Sirimakorn, confirmed the details, saying further investigation into the exact circumstances of the attack would be conducted once the injured personnel are stable. The priority remains on providing immediate medical care for the rangers. -- 2024-12-09

Motorcyclist Killed in Crash After Losing Control on Curve in Samut Prakan Police from the Samut Prakan City Police Station received a report of a fatal motorcycle crash involving a garbage truck in Soi Khajornwit, near the curve before the Baan Ua Athorn housing project in Phraeksa Subdistrict, Mueang District, Samut Prakan Province. Rescue teams from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation and Ruamkusol Foundation were dispatched to the scene. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345688-motorcyclist-killed-in-crash-after-losing-control-on-curve-in-samut-prakan/

Picture from responders. Police from the Samut Prakan City Police Station received a report at approximately 21.00 on December 7, of a fatal motorcycle crash involving a garbage truck in Soi Khajornwit, near the curve before the Baan Ua Athorn housing project in Phraeksa Subdistrict, Mueang District, Samut Prakan Province. Rescue teams from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation and Ruamkusol Foundation were dispatched to the scene. The crash occurred on a long curve on a two-lane road. At the scene, authorities found a white Foton garbage truck with license plate from Bangkok parked on the roadside. The truck had a dented front plate, a broken left fog light, and a damaged bumper. In front of the truck lay the lifeless body of Mr. Chaiwichit Channiam, 47, face down in a pool of blood. He had severe head and facial injuries. Nearby, his red Honda PCX motorcycle, license plate from Bangkok, was found damaged, with scratches, a torn seat, and bent handlebars. Witnesses stated that the deceased had been riding side by side with another motorcycle. He lost control on the curve, hit the curb, and slid into the garbage truck. The truck driver, Mr. Paphatthanakorn Khumnojan, 61, explained that he was en route to collect garbage in Bang Kaeo when the victim’s motorcycle lost control, collided with the curb, and hit his truck. A witness, Ms. Fon, recounted, “I was riding ahead when I heard the crash. I turned back and saw someone injured, so I immediately called the authorities. He was twitching slightly but was unresponsive. It seemed like he had already lost consciousness.” Another witness, Mr. Montree Choocherd, said, “The victim was racing with another motorcycle. When he lost control on the curve, the other bike kept going and didn’t return. This curve often sees accidents, and it seemed like they had been racing from the beginning of the street.” The victim’s wife, Ms. Yui, 45, arrived at the scene in tears. She shared that her husband worked overtime that evening and last contacted her around 20:30. She said, “He usually drives cautiously. He’s never been in an accident before. Last week, he said something unusual to our child: ‘If I’m not around, take care of your mom because I’m tired.’ He had never said anything like that before.” Authorities documented the scene and took the garbage truck driver in for further questioning. CCTV footage from the area is being reviewed to determine the exact cause of the crash. The victim’s body has been sent to Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute at Ramathibodi Hospital for an autopsy. The investigation is ongoing. -- 2024-12-09

Bangkok Teen Fatally Stabbed After Being Confronted Over Belt A 19-year-old vocational student was fatally stabbed early morning on December 8, in a confrontation near Soi Petchkasem 55/2 in Bangkok's Bang Khae district. The attackers, riding a motorcycle, approached the victim and demanded to see his belt before pulling out knifes and attacking him. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345687-bangkok-teen-fatally-stabbed-after-being-confronted-over-belt/

Picture from responders. A 19-year-old vocational student was fatally stabbed early morning on December 8, in a confrontation near Soi Petchkasem 55/2 in Bangkok's Bang Khae district. The attackers, riding a motorcycle, approached the victim and demanded to see his belt before pulling out knifes and attacking him. The incident occurred at around 02:45, prompting Pol. Lt. Yanapol Polyeam, an investigator at Petchkasem Police Station, to respond alongside Pol. Col. Pramote Chanboonkaew, forensic officers, a medical examiner from Siriraj Hospital, and rescue volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation. Initial investigations revealed that the victim, accompanied by a friend, was targeted by the assailants, who rode alongside them and demanded to examine the victim's belt, a common trigger for disputes among rival student groups. The confrontation escalated, and the attackers stabbed the victim, leaving him fatally wounded. His friend managed to flee the scene to seek help. Following the incident, authorities launched an investigation and began collecting CCTV footage and witness statements to track down the suspects. By noon of December 8, police had identified and arrested several individuals involved in the attack. The arrested suspects, including 20-year-old Chaiwat "Mark" Nabaan, 21-year-old Surachai "Beam" Chuea-hong, and 19- year-old Punphat "Tae" Phothikit, admitted to the crime during questioning. They stated that the confrontation occurred after they sought revenge for an earlier attack on one of their younger peers. Upon encountering the victim and his friend, the suspects demanded to see the victim's belt. When the victim refused, the altercation escalated, resulting in the fatal stabbing. Authorities have charged the suspects with premeditated murder, and the investigation is ongoing. -- 2024-12-09

57-Year-Old Woman Found Dead in Deep Pond in Phatthalung A 57-year-old woman from Khao Chaison district, identified as Ms. Somporn Rakjun, was found dead in a deep pond, in her village. Relatives reported that she had previously claimed to hear mysterious voices urging her to jump into the water. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345686-57-year-old-woman-found-dead-in-deep-pond-in-phatthalung/

Picture from responders. A 57-year-old woman from Khao Chaison district, identified as Ms. Somporn Rakjun, was found dead in a deep pond, in her village on the afternoon of December 8. Relatives reported that she had previously claimed to hear mysterious voices urging her to jump into the water. Rescue teams from the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Unit of Phatthalung Province recovered her body from the pond, which is over 5 metres deep, 8 metres wide, and 12 metres long. The operation, which began at around 15.00 took approximately 30 minutes. Ms. Somporn’s body was found wearing a traditional Thai sarong and blouse with no visible injuries. Relatives shared that Ms. Somporn had exhibited unusual behaviour over the past month. She often claimed to hear voices instructing her not to eat and to jump into water. Concerned for her well-being, her family sought help from spiritual healers and medical professionals, but her condition remained unchanged. Ms. Somporn’s refusal to eat had left her severely underweight. On the day of the incident, Ms. Somporn had left her father’s house, where she had been staying due to recent flooding in her own home, to return to her house about 100 metres away. She left at around 09.00, but when she had not arrived by the afternoon, her family began searching for her. They found her sandals near the pond and feared she had jumped in. Authorities were contacted, and divers soon recovered her body. The body has been sent to Khao Chaison Hospital for an autopsy. Authorities have ruled out foul play, and the family has accepted her death as a tragic accident. -- 2024-12-09

Delivery Truck Crashes into Utility Pole, Wife Killed, Surat Thani A crash occurred in Surat Thani early morning, when a four-wheeled delivery truck lost control and crashed into a utility pole, resulting in the death of a young woman. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345684-delivery-truck-crashes-into-utility-pole-wife-killed-surat-thani/

Picture from responders. A crash occurred in Surat Thani early morning on December 8, when a four-wheeled delivery truck lost control and crashed into a utility pole, resulting in the death of a young woman. At approximately 04:25 the Khun Thale Police Station received a report of the crash in front of Ban Don Kliang School on the Surat-Nasarn Road in Khun Thale Subdistrict, Mueang District, Surat Thani. Rescue teams from the Kusol Sattha Foundation were dispatched to the scene with extraction equipment to assist. At the site, responders found a white Isuzu delivery truck registered in Bangkok and operated by a logistics company. The vehicle had veered off the road and collided with a utility pole. The front cabin was heavily damaged, trapping a severely injured woman in the passenger seat. The victim, identified as Ms. Miltra, 23, a resident of Phanom District in Surat Thani, was unresponsive and later pronounced dead at the scene. Rescue workers used cutting tools to extract her body from the wreckage and transported it to Surat Thani Hospital for further examination. Preliminary investigations revealed that the truck was driven by the victim’s husband who was not named, 30, and was en route to deliver packages from a warehouse in Khun Thale to Phang Nga Province. Police are continuing their investigation to determine the cause of the accident. -- 2024-12-09

Korat: Cousins Drown Together While Playing in Water In a tragic turn of events, a 6-year-old boy and his 10-year-old cousin drowned while playing in a canal in Nakhon Ratchasima province. The heartbreaking incident occurred in the district of Sung Sang, leaving both families devastated by the loss of two young lives. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345683-korat-cousins-drown-together-while-playing-in-water/

Picture of scene from responders. In a tragic turn of events, a 6-year-old boy and his 10-year-old cousin drowned while playing in a canal in Nakhon Ratchasima province. The heartbreaking incident occurred on the 7th December, in the district of Sung Sang, leaving both families devastated by the loss of two young lives. According to reports, the victims, a 6-year-old boy studying in K3 and a 10-year-old girl in P4, had been playing near the canal when the accident occurred. The two children were close cousins and often spent time together. Their families had grown concerned after the children had not returned by16.00. They began searching for them and eventually discovered their bicycles parked by the canal, with some clothing and shoes left nearby. In a desperate attempt to find the children, relatives and villagers began searching the canal. After about 30 minutes, the bodies of both children were located and retrieved from the water. Emergency responders confirmed that both children had tragically passed away. The families, who reside in the same village, have set up a joint funeral service for the two children at a local temple, as they were close relatives and lived in the same community. This heartbreaking incident has shocked the village, as the loss of these young lives has left a profound impact on everyone who knew them. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident. -- 2024-12-09

Phatthalung: Elderly Monk Fatally Struck While Collecting Alms An 88-year-old monk lost his life after being hit by a car while collecting alms in Phatthalung province. The collision occurred on the inbound lane of the Abhaibirirak Road in Kuhasawan Subdistrict, Mueang District. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345682-phatthalung-elderly-monk-fatally-struck-while-collecting-alms/

Picture from responders. An 88-year-old monk lost his life on the morning of December 8, after being hit by a car while collecting alms in Phatthalung province. The collision occurred at approximately 06:20 on the inbound lane of the Abhaibirirak Road in Kuhasawan Subdistrict, Mueang District. Responding to the incident, Pol. Lt. Sommai Kueasuk, an investigator from Mueang Phatthalung Police Station, arrived at the scene with rescue personnel. The collision involved a silver Toyota car, which sustained damage to its front hood and windscreen. Nearby, the lifeless body of the monk, a resident of Ban Rae Temple in Khuan Maprao Subdistrict, was found. According to an initial statement from the driver, she was on her way to deliver porridge to Phatthalung Hospital when the accident occurred. Tearfully, she recounted that the monk was crossing the road when her car struck him. Overwhelmed with grief, she fainted at the scene. Authorities have took her into custody for further questioning and are gathering statements from witnesses to determine the exact circumstances of the incident. Legal proceedings will follow in accordance with the investigation’s findings. -- 2024-12-09

UPDATE Moroccan Suspect in Doctor’s Murder Found in Malaysia; International Police Coordination Underway The Moroccan man wanted for the murder of Dr. Sammy, a well-known local physician, has been located in Malaysia, prompting urgent efforts by Thai authorities to coordinate with international law enforcement to apprehend him. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345578-moroccan-man-wanted-for-murder-of-dr-sammy-owner-of-well-known-chiang-mai-clinic/page/2/#findComment-19435478

UPDATE Moroccan Suspect in Doctor’s Murder Found in Malaysia; International Police Coordination Underway The Moroccan man wanted for the murder of Dr. Sammy, a well-known local physician, has been located in Malaysia, prompting urgent efforts by Thai authorities to coordinate with international law enforcement to apprehend him. On December 8, Pol. Col. Prachya Tithla, Chief of Chiang Mai City Police Station, confirmed that Bilal Chefinu, the Moroccan suspect wanted for the intentional murder of Dr. Thitikan Kulikanon, known as Dr. Sammy, was tracked to Malaysia. Dr. Sammy, the owner of Doctor Sammy Clinic in Chiang Mai, was found dead in her beauty clinic after being strangled by the suspect on the night of December 4 into December 5. Chefinu then fled, initially traveling by flight to Hong Kong before continuing to Malaysia the same day. Thai authorities, in collaboration with Interpol, are now working to track and capture the suspect. While Chefinu is scheduled to return to Hong Kong on December 9, the exact details of his travel remain unclear, and authorities are continuing their efforts to verify his whereabouts. The investigation reveals that Chefinu, who had been in a relationship with Dr. Sammy in the past, had recently reconnected with her. The murder took place after the two met again, leading to a fatal altercation. Following the crime, Chefinu stole Dr. Sammy’s Toyota Camry, along with two of her iPhones, and abandoned the vehicle in Chiang Mai before fleeing to the airport and boarding a flight to Hong Kong. Authorities are now focused on bringing Chefinu back to Chiang Mai for trial. The police remain in close contact with Interpol, to facilitate the suspect’s arrest and ensure justice. -- 2024-12-09

Car Flees Without Paying for Fuel, Taking Dispenser Hose With Him Authorities have identified the driver of a black car involved in a fuel station theft in Bangkok. The incident, which caused damages worth over 50,000 baht, took place at a Bangchak gas station on Hathairat Road in Bangkok’s Khlong Sam Wa district. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345681-car-flees-without-paying-for-fuel-taking-dispenser-hose-with-him/

Picture captured from dash-cam Authorities have identified the driver of a black car involved in a fuel station theft in Bangkok. The incident, which caused damages worth over 50,000 baht, took place on December 6 at a Bangchak gas station on Hathairat Road in Bangkok’s Khlong Sam Wa district. According to the police report, filed by Ms. Kanyavee Pudsaviset, a manager at SCG Hathairat Co., the incident occurred at around 13:20 A black Toyota Vios sedan with license plate from Bangkok drove into the station, requesting 500 baht worth of Gasohol 91 fuel. However, as the pump was dispensing fuel, having reached approximately 460 baht, the car abruptly sped off. In the process, the vehicle forcibly tore away the fuel dispenser hose, leaving the pump severely damaged. The total damages included the cost of the dispenser, valued at 50,000 baht, and the unpaid fuel, bringing the total to 50,500 baht. Police investigators from Nimit Mai Police Station, led by Pol. Lt. Thitiwat Tangpimai, quickly took up the case. Surveillance footage and witness statements allowed them to identify the car’s registered owner as a 47-year-old male, who is believed to be the perpetrator. Employees present during the incident confirmed that the owner of the car was indeed the individual who fled the scene. The investigation team is currently tracking down the suspect to press charges for the theft and damages caused. -- 2024-12-09

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Van Crashes While Descending Doi Inthanon, Collides with Pickup and Pajero Car A crash occurred as a van descending Doi Inthanon at speed collided with a white Mitsubishi Pajero and a pickup truck, leaving all three vehicles severely damaged. The van then hit a power pole before coming to a stop in a roadside ditch on its side. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345657-van-crashes-while-descending-doi-inthanon-collides-with-pickup-and-pajero car/

Pictures from responders. A crash occurred on the morning of December 8, as a van descending Doi Inthanon at speed collided with a white Mitsubishi Pajero and a pickup truck, leaving all three vehicles severely damaged. The van then hit a power pole before coming to a stop in a roadside ditch on its side. The incident was reported to Chom Thong Police Station in Chiang Mai at approximately 10:00. The crash site was located on the downhill road leading from Doi Inthanon, just before the entrance to Wachirathan Waterfall. At the scene, authorities found the white Pajero wrecked, stopped in the middle of the road. The pickup truck had overturned on the left side of the road. The van was found in a ditch with extensive damage, its front facing uphill towards Doi Inthanon. Eyewitnesses reported that the van was traveling downhill at speed when it first collided with the Pajero, causing the Pajero to spin out and hit a steel barrier before coming to rest in the middle of the road. The van then struck the pickup truck, which veered off the road, collided with a tree, and overturned. The van finally slammed into a power pole before losing control and coming to rest in a roadside ditch. Four people in the van, including the driver and passengers, were seriously injured. The drivers of the Pajero and the pickup truck also sustained severe injuries. Rescue teams transported all the injured individuals to Chom Thong Hospital for treatment. Police are continuing their investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident and will pursue legal action as necessary. -- 2024-12-08

Authorities and Police Storm Pattaya Club, Drugs and Positive Tests Found in Large Numbers Chonburi officials joined forces with Pattaya police to conduct a surprise raid at a Pattaya nightclub, uncovering drugs scattered on the floor and detaining 54 individuals who tested positive for drug use. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1345645-authorities-and-police-storm-pattaya-club-drugs-and-positive-tests-found-in-large-numbers/