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Picture from responders The incident occurred in Bang Pahan district, Ayutthaya, when a 37-year-old man lost his life after falling from a mango tree into a canal while attempting to pick ripe fruit. His relatives launched a frantic search after he failed to return home overnight, eventually discovering his body floating in the water. Police Lieutenant Piyapong Sirijanyatham, an investigator at Bang Pahan Police Station, received a report of a body found in Ban Li Canal, Moo 3, Ban Li subdistrict, Bang Pahan, Ayutthaya. Officers from the investigative unit, doctors from Bang Pahan Hospital, and the Ayutthaya Ruam Jai Foundation attended the scene. The deceased, identified as Mr Surachet, a resident of Ban Li, was found floating face down in the canal. A scrape and cut was visible above his left eyebrow, and authorities estimated that he had been dead for many hours. A broken mango tree branch was found in the water nearby, along with a white plastic bag containing ripe mangoes. His bicycle was discovered leaning against a bamboo cluster close to the tree. Ms Sureerat, 43, the victim’s aunt, stated that he worked as a welder in the construction industry alongside relatives. He was last seen on the afternoon of 8 March, and when he failed to return home that evening, his family assumed he had stayed with his relatives for work. By the following morning, after confirming he had not been at work, relatives began searching for him. Eventually, they found his body floating in the canal and alerted the authorities. It is believed that he had climbed the tree using a ladder to pick mangoes but fell when a branch broke, causing him to drown. Police conducted an investigation at the scene and questioned relatives. The Ayutthaya Ruam Jai Foundation transported the body to the Institute of Forensic Medicine at the Ministry of Justice for an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. -- 2025-03-10

Fishing Boat Sinks in Gulf of Thailand After Collision with Cargo Ship A fishing vessel sank in the Gulf of Thailand early morning on 9 March, after being struck by a cargo ship, prompting a dramatic rescue operation. Nine crew members, including both Thai and foreign nationals, were found floating in the open sea before being airlifted to safety by the Royal Thai Navy. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354094-fishing-boat-sinks-in-gulf-of-thailand-after-collision-with-cargo-ship/

Picture of the rescued crew. A fishing vessel sank in the Gulf of Thailand early morning on 9 March, after being struck by a cargo ship, prompting a dramatic rescue operation. Nine crew members, including both Thai and foreign nationals, were found floating in the open sea before being airlifted to safety by the Royal Thai Navy. The incident occurred at approximately 02:00, when the fishing boat W. Supachanon sent a distress call via satellite phone. The crew reported that their vessel had been struck by a large merchant ship and was taking on water. Shortly after, communication was lost, leading authorities to believe the boat had sunk. The collision took place around 80 nautical miles off the coast of Songkhla and Nakhon Si Thammarat. The exact coordinates were reported as latitude 8°17.000’ N, longitude 101°11.500’ E. The fishing boat had departed from Pattani on 8 March with nine crew members on board. The captain, Veerawat Thaomae, 59, and his son, Thanawat Thaomae, 29, who was the ship’s engineer, were among the survivors. Also on board was Watcharapong Kaewkham, 23, along with six foreign crew members, three from Cambodia and three from Myanmar. All had been cleared by authorities before setting sail. Upon receiving the distress call, the Royal Thai Navy’s Second Naval Area Command launched an immediate search-and-rescue mission. Vice Admiral Nares Wongtrakul, the navy commander in charge, dispatched aircraft and naval vessels from the regional base. By 10:00 a navy helicopter successfully located the stranded crew members floating in the sea and airlifted all nine to safety. They were transported back to Songkhla Naval Base. Authorities have yet to identify the cargo ship involved in the collision. Investigators will interview the rescued crew and review maritime traffic records to determine the circumstances of the crash. This incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by fishing crews in Thai waters and raises concerns over maritime safety regulations and ship navigation protocols in the Gulf of Thailand. -- 2025-03-10

Elderly Woman Killed, Nine Injured as Pickup Truck Crashes into Lamp Post A crash occurred in the early hours of 9 March, when a pickup truck driver, carrying elderly passengers returning from a Likay performance lost control and crashed into a lamp post in Krathum Baen district, Samut Sakhon. The crash left one woman dead and nine others injured, including a young child. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354092-elderly-woman-killed-nine-injured-as-pickup-truck-crashes-into-lamp-post/

Picture from responders. A crash occurred in the early hours of 9 March, when a pickup truck driver, carrying elderly passengers returning from a Likay performance lost control and crashed into a lamp post in Krathum Baen district, Samut Sakhon. The crash left one woman dead and nine others injured, including a young child. At approximately 01:30, officers at Krathum Baen Police Station received reports of the crash on Wirunrat Soi, near the entrance of the Tha Mai Subdistrict Administrative Organisation (TAO), Village 8, Tha Mai, Krathum Baen. Emergency services, including rescue units from Krathum Baen Hospital, Vichaivej Om Noi Hospital, and Mahachai 2 Hospital, were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, authorities found a gold-coloured Isuzu D-Max pickup truck that had collided with a roadside lamp post. The vehicle’s front bonnet was crushed, and several passengers had been thrown from the back of the truck due to the impact. Nine people sustained injuries, including seven elderly women aged between 60 and 70, the 63-year-old male driver, and a five-year-old boy. Most of the injured suffered chest pain, fractures, and bruises. One person was critically injured and required CPR before being rushed to hospital. Four injured victims were taken to Krathum Baen Hospital, while the remaining five were treated at Vichaivej Om Noi Hospital. A 74-year-old woman, later identified as Ampai, from Tha Sao subdistrict, Krathum Baen, was found dead at the rear of the pickup truck. According to preliminary reports, the driver, named as Chuchat, had been transporting his elderly friends from a Likay performance at Wat Wang Yen in Nakhon Pathom. The group was being dropped off at various locations, with the final destination being Wat Bang Ping in Nadi, Mueang Samut Sakhon. However, as the vehicle entered the soi, he lost control and crashed into the lamp post. Police have since impounded the vehicle for further inspection and are conducted interviews with the driver and injured passengers to determine the exact cause of the crash. CCTV footage from the area is also being reviewed. The investigation remains ongoing as officials work to establish the precise circumstances leading to the fatal collision. -- 2025-03-10

Debt Dispute Turns Deadly as Lender Hacked to Death with Machete A land debt dispute turned violent in Khon Kaen on 8 March, as a 61-year-old man attacked and killed his creditor with a machete following a heated argument. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354091-debt-dispute-turns-deadly-as-lender-hacked-to-death-with-machete/

Picture of arrest. A land debt dispute turned violent in Khon Kaen on 8 March, as a 61-year-old man attacked and killed his creditor with a machete following a heated argument. The suspect, Pimon Selakorn, 61, was taken into custody after he admitted to fatally striking Surachart “Hia Xiang”, 65, a well-known tree nursery owner in Chum Phae, with a 50 cm-long machete. The victim suffered a severe wound to the right side of his neck and was rushed to Phu Pha Man Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The altercation took place at 12:30 when Surachart visited Pimon’s home to demand repayment of a four-rai land mortgage. Witnesses reported that the discussion quickly escalated into a heated argument. In a fit of rage, Pimon grabbed the machete and struck Surachart across the head and neck. The injured man attempted to flee to his car but collapsed beside the vehicle before he could escape. Nearby residents immediately called emergency services, but despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital. Following the attack, Pimon remained at the scene, waiting for police to arrive. He later confessed to the crime, stating that he acted out of anger when Surachart insisted on reclaiming the debt. Police from Phu Pha Man Police Station took Pimon into custody and charged him with murder, pending further legal proceedings. -- 2025-03-10

Grandmother and Four-Year-Old Grandson Drown in Incident in Buriram Picture courtesy of Khoasod. A 67-year-old grandmother and her four-year-old grandson drowned in a pond in Krasang district, Buriram province, after the child is believed to have fallen in and the grandmother attempted to rescue him. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354090-grandmother-and-four-year-old-grandson-drown-in-incident-in-buriram/

Picture courtesy of Khoasod. A 67-year-old grandmother and her four-year-old grandson drowned in a pond in Krasang district, Buriram province, after the child is believed to have fallen in and the grandmother attempted to rescue him. On 8 March, local police, along with rescue divers from Sawang Chanyatham Foundation, were called to a large pond measuring approximately 35 by 45 metres, with a depth of six metres, in a rice field in Ban Raka, Ban Prue subdistrict. Upon arrival, officers found a child’s shoe, along with a hat, a bag, and a betel nut mortar near the water’s edge. Divers located the bodies of the grandmother, identified as Ms. Chan, and her grandson, known as Rambo, together beneath the water. Ms. Chan, a farmer who cared for two buffaloes, had been looking after her grandson as his parents worked in another province. She regularly took him to the fields, unwilling to leave him alone at home. When Ms. Chan failed to return with the buffaloes before evening, her 65-year-old sister, Sri, became concerned and went to look for her. Upon discovering her sister’s hat by the pond and a child’s shoe floating in the water, she feared the worst and alerted authorities. Mr. Phet, 44, Ms. Chan’s son, described how devoted his mother was to her grandson, never letting him out of her sight. “It is likely that Rambo accidentally fell into the pond, and my mother, in an attempt to save him, was unable to keep herself afloat due to the pond’s depth,” he said. Relatives confirmed they do not suspect foul play, and police have released the bodies to the family for funeral rites. -- 2025-03-10

Illegal Lion and Liger Seized from Home in Songkhla Authorities have raided, on 8 March, a luxury residence in Mueang Songkhla district, seizing a white lion, a liger, and two large elephant tusks, following reports of illegal wildlife possession. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354089-illegal-lion-and-liger-seized-from-home-in-songkhla/

Picture courtesy of NRECSD Authorities have raided, on 8 March, a luxury residence in Mueang Songkhla district, seizing a white lion, a liger, and two large elephant tusks, following reports of illegal wildlife possession. The operation was led by Pol. Maj. Gen. Watcharin Phusit, commander of the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division (NRECSD), alongside officers from Protected Area Regional Office 6 (Songkhla). Upon searching the house in Phawong subdistrict, officers discovered: • A female white lion • A male liger (a crossbreed between a lion and a tiger) • Two large elephant tusks The owner, identified as Mr. Gomet, was not present at the time of the raid. Authorities seized the animals and ivory as evidence pending further investigation. Officials will summon Mr. Gomet to verify whether he legally obtained the exotic animals and ivory. Under Thai law, the unauthorised possession of controlled wildlife is a criminal offence. Authorities plan to charge him with “possession of wildlife without official notification to authorities,” and further legal action may be taken once the owner is questioned. -- 2025-03-10

Reckless Street Racer Crashes Head-On into Oncoming Motorbike, Both Riders Seriously Injured A high-speed street race ended in a head-on collision in Bang Pakong district, Chachoengsao, leaving both riders unconscious and seriously injured. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354086-reckless-street-racer-crashes-head-on-into-oncoming-motorbike-both-riders-seriously-injured/

Picture from responders. A high-speed street race ended in a head-on collision in Bang Pakong district, Chachoengsao, leaving both riders unconscious and seriously injured. The crash occurred at approximately 22:00 on 8 March, in front of Fong Sun Printing Co., along the old Bang Wua Road in Bang Wua subdistrict. Police investigator Pol Lt Jesada Uea-fuea from Bang Pakong Police Station, along with rescue teams, responded to the scene. At the scene, police found Mr Kowit, 38, lying unconscious in a pool of blood on the road. His motorcycle, registered in Loei province, was severely damaged. Nearby, Mr Rachan, 27, was also found unconscious by the roadside. His motorcycle, a Bangkok-registered Honda, was wrecked from the impact. According to eyewitness Weerapong, 43, Mr Rachan was racing another motorbike at high speed, lying flat on his bike in a “superman” position. As he attempted to overtake a vehicle, he collided head-on with Mr Kowit, who was travelling in the opposite direction. The force of the crash sent Mr Rachan’s motorbike flying into parked vehicles in front of the company, damaging additional vehicles, including a motorcycle, a sedan, and a pickup truck. Both Mr Rachan and Mr Kowit suffered severe injuries and remained unconscious at the scene before being transported to hospital. Investigators have gathered evidence and will proceed with legal action against those responsible for the crash. -- 2025-03-10

UPDATE This is the recovered dash-cash footage from the Mercedes, showing the crash. ScreenRecording_03-09-2025 15-50-12_1.mp4

UPDATE This video of part of the incident is being shown on Thai TV. ScreenRecording_03-09-2025 15-32-04_1.mp4

Road Collision in Kamphaeng Phet Claims Three Lives Three people lost their lives in a road crash early morning on 8 March, when a pickup truck driver, veered off the road, crossed the central reservation, and collided head-on with an oncoming vehicle. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354057-road-collision-in-kamphaeng-phet-claims-three-lives/

Picture from responders. Three people lost their lives in a road crash early morning on 8 March, when a pickup truck driver, veered off the road, crossed the central reservation, and collided head-on with an oncoming vehicle. The incident occurred at approximately 05:45 along the Kamphaeng Phet–Phichit road in Sai Ngam district. Police and emergency responders rushed to the scene at kilometre marker 38-39 in Moo 1, Sai Ngam subdistrict, where they found two severely damaged vehicles. A white Toyota pickup truck, registered in Phichit, had crashed into a covered pickup truck with Bangkok plates. The impact was devastating, leaving three people dead at the scene. The deceased were identified as Mr Phitsanupong Sommarth, 32, the driver of the covered pickup, and Mr Boonlak Na-saret, 35, the driver of the four-door pickup, along with his passenger, Mr Kamphai Sirisuwan, 40. Another passenger in the covered pickup, Mr Wittaya Karaket, 36, was critically injured and rushed to hospital. Among the grieving relatives who arrived at the hospital was Ms Sansanee, 32, the wife of Mr Phitsanupong. Nine months pregnant, she was due to give birth in just three days and had been scheduled for a prenatal check-up with her husband on 11 March. Overcome with grief, she mourned the loss of the father of her unborn child. Ms Kamonchanok Khaojan, 28, who was driving behind the covered pickup, recalled the moment the crash unfolded. “I saw the four-door pickup lose control from the opposite lane, cross the central reservation, and crash into the covered pickup. The impact sent the covered truck rolling onto its side off the road. I immediately called the police,” she said. Authorities examined the crash site and found skid marks indicating that the four-door pickup had swerved off the road before re-entering at high speed, ultimately then crossing into oncoming traffic. Emergency responders transported the deceased to Sai Ngam Hospital for post-mortem examinations, while police continue to investigate the exact cause of the incident. -- 2025-03-09

Italian Man Fined After Lewd Act on a Pattaya Beach, Claims Medical Condition A female journalist on a leisure visit to Pattaya Beach was left shaken after witnessing an elderly Italian man allegedly performing an obscene act in public. The man was later arrested and fined, though he claimed his actions were due to a medical condition. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354033-italian-man-fined-after-lewd-act-on-a-pattaya-beach-claims-medical-condition/

Picture of arrest. A female journalist on a leisure visit to Pattaya Beach was left shaken after witnessing an elderly Italian man allegedly performing an obscene act in public. The man was later arrested and fined, though he claimed his actions were due to a medical condition. The incident occurred at Laem Bali Hai Beach, where the journalist, a field reporter for a well-known television news programme, had stopped to take photos with friends. She noticed the man following her before he sat down behind a rock and began indecently exposing himself and masturbating. Acting swiftly, she recorded a video of the act as evidence and reported the incident to Lieutenant Kriengkrai Kaewphiphop of Pattaya City Police Station. Pattaya police, in cooperation with the Tourist Police and Chonburi Immigration, launched an investigation and reviewed CCTV footage. By the evening, they had identified and arrested the suspect, 68-year-old Carlo, an Italian national. He was taken to Pattaya City Police Station, where he was issued a 3,000-baht fine for public indecency. As journalists recorded footage of his arrest, Carlo reacted angrily, raising his middle finger at the press in protest. He denied the allegations, claiming that he had not been engaging in any sexual act but rather suffering from a medical condition that prevents him from controlling his bladder. He insisted he was merely relieving himself and had no intention of harassing the journalist. Despite his claims, police proceeded with legal action. -- 2025-03-09

Swedish Tourist Found Dead in Pai Guesthouse Picture courtesy of Khoasod. A 46-year-old Swedish national was discovered dead in a guesthouse room in Pai, Mae Hong Son province, on evening of 7 March. Authorities have yet to determine the cause of death. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354032-swedish-tourist-found-dead-in-pai-guesthouse/

Picture courtesy of Khoasod. A 46-year-old Swedish national was discovered dead in a guesthouse room in Pai, Mae Hong Son province, on evening of 7 March. Authorities have yet to determine the cause of death. Police were alerted to the incident at approximately 19:30, when officers from the Tourist Assistance Centre received a report from the tourist police. The deceased, identified as Mr Karl, had been staying at Mr Chan Guesthouse, located on the road behind the courthouse in Pai district. He was in Thailand on a 60-day visa exempt entry. According to an initial investigation by Pai police, there were no signs of physical trauma or struggle. However, officers noted needle marks in the crease of his right arm, while a syringe and cigarette butts were found near the body. There were no indications of theft, and the man’s belongings appeared undisturbed. Authorities have yet to confirm the cause of death. The body is being sent to Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital for a post-mortem examination to determine the exact circumstances. Local officials, including representatives from the Tourist Assistance Centre, are continuing their investigation. -- 2025-03-09

Pick-up Truck Crashes into Barbecue Restaurant, Injuring Five A pick-up truck driver lost control and crashed into a barbecue restaurant in Nonthaburi, leaving five people injured. The driver admitted to falling asleep at the wheel due to exhaustion after returning from work. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354031-pick-up-truck-crashes-into-barbecue-restaurant-injuring-five/

Picture from responders. A pick-up truck driver lost control and crashed into a barbecue restaurant in Nonthaburi, leaving five people injured. The driver admitted to falling asleep at the wheel due to exhaustion after returning from work. The accident occurred at 20:30 on 8 March on Bang Kruai-Sai Noi Road in Bang Bua Thong district. Police and emergency responders from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation rushed to the scene following reports of a crash. Upon arrival, officers found a silver-grey Isuzu four-door pick-up truck that had ploughed into the restaurant’s metal fence and a raised concrete wall. The front of the vehicle was damaged, with the impact also destroying decorative lights, metal railings, and concrete pillars at the entrance of the restaurant. The driver, identified as 29-year-old Nattapong Senyeoh, and four female passengers sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Rescue teams provided first aid before transporting them to hospital for further treatment. Speaking to police, Nattapong admitted he had dozed off at the wheel due to exhaustion. He explained that he and his family had spent the day selling goods at the market and were heading home to Surao Kheaw Community when fatigue overcame him, causing him to lose control of the vehicle. Following the incident, authorities worked to remove the wreckage from the restaurant entrance. Police with take legal action against the driver. -- 2025-03-09

Man Shot Twice After Confrontation at Garage in Chonburi A violent altercation at a car repair shop in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung, Chonburi, ended in gunfire during the night of 8 March, leaving a 37-year-old man injured. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354030-man-shot-twice-after-confrontation-at-garage-in-chonburi/

Picture from responders. A violent altercation at a car repair shop in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung, Chonburi, ended in gunfire during the night of 8 March, leaving a 37-year-old man injured. Emergency responders from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Centre received a distress call at 20:00 reporting a shooting incident at a residence adjacent to the garage. Officers from Huai Yai Police Station, including Pol. Col. Atthaphon Itthayophasakul and Pol. Lt. Col. Phatthanaphong Saenkhwa, rushed to the scene along with rescue teams. Upon arrival, authorities found bloodstains leading to the victim’s relative’s house, where panicked family members, including children and the elderly, were in shock. The injured man, later identified as Ekkaphong Phetcharatananon, had already been transported by his associates to seek police assistance at Khao Mai Kaew Police Checkpoint. According to Sasiwat, the victim’s brother, Ekkaphong had prior disputes with a man named Toey, resulting in a fistfight in which Toey was overpowered. Later, Toey arranged a meeting at the garage, claiming he wanted to resolve their differences. However, upon arrival, Ekkaphong was immediately attacked by Toey. As the situation escalated, three of Toey’s associates, identified as Arm, O, and Aeyiat, brandished firearms, threatening those present and warning them not to intervene. Ekkaphong fled into a nearby house, but the armed men chased him and opened fire, hitting him twice, once in the right calf and once in the ankle. Police investigators reviewed CCTV footage, which captured the incident in detail. Approximately eight men arrived at the scene, with Toey initiating the assault before his associates drew three firearms. They pursued Ekkaphong to the back of the house before gunshots were heard. Shortly after, the assailants fled in a car. Investigating officer Pol. Lt. Pholsan Khanchali has gathered evidence, including CCTV footage and witness testimonies. Authorities have identified all suspects and are actively pursuing their arrest. The case remains under investigation as police continue to track down the perpetrators for prosecution. -- 2025-03-09