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Furniture Factory Fire Destroys Production Building: Samut Sakhon A fire broke out at a furniture factory in Samut Sakhon, engulfing the entire production building. The fire caused extensive damage, but fortunately, no injuries were reported. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341104-furniture-factory-fire-destroys-production-building-samut-sakhon/

A fire broke out at a furniture factory in Kokka Bue Subdistrict, Mueang District, Samut Sakhon on the morning of October 18, engulfing the entire production building. The fire caused extensive damage, but fortunately, no injuries were reported. Lieutenant Praphan Thueksakul, the District Chief of Samut Sakhon, along with local disaster prevention officials, responded quickly to the scene. Firefighters from various municipalities, including Kokka Bue, Khaerai, Phanthainorasingh, Krathum Baen, and Tha Sai, dispatched 10 fire trucks to contain the blaze. The fire started in a production building spanning more than two rai (about 3,200 square meters) inside the factory. The building was filled with wooden furniture, flammable and combustible materials, making it vulnerable to rapid combustion. Firefighters worked to remove cans of paint and glue used in the furniture-making process from the building while simultaneously spraying water and breaking through walls to reach the fire’s core. After about two hours, the fire was brought under control. However, the building’s steel roof structure was severely damaged, buckling under the intense heat. The upper wall, designed as an air vent, also collapsed, but no responders was injured in the incident. Initial reports suggest that no workers were inside the building when the fire broke out, as it occurred before the start of working hours and all the doors were locked. The cause of the fire remains unknown, as investigators have yet to assess the scene, as the structure is unsafe. The building housed machinery, flammable materials, and large quantities of wooden furniture, but the full extent of the damage has yet to be evaluated. Samut Sakhon’s disaster prevention department has declared the building a restricted area due to safety concerns. They have coordinated with local engineers to inspect the structure’s integrity and ensure no further risk to public safety. Picture and video from emergency responders. -- 2024-10-19 RPReplay_Final1729235464.mp4

Woman Falls to Her Death Outside Major Rama 3 Shopping Mall A woman fell from a height in front of a prominent shopping mall located on Rama 3 Road, leading to her death at the scene. Authorities are working to identify the victim. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341101-woman-falls-to-her-death-outside-major-rama-3-shopping-mall/

The incident unfolded at approximately 15.40 on October 18, when a woman fell from a height in front of a prominent shopping mall located on Rama 3 Road, leading to her death at the scene. Authorities are working to identify the victim. Police from Wat Phraya Krai Police Station were alerted to the incident and attended the scene with rescue teams from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation, along with medical staff and forensic specialists, to assess the situation.The body had been already screened off from the public, by the mall staff, plus covered with a gazebo as there was heavy rain at the time of the incident. The police are reviewing CCTV footage and interviewing witnesses present at the scene to piece together the sequence of events that led to the fatal fall. Authorities are also examining documents found on the victim in hopes of identifying her and contacting her relatives. The cause of the fall remains under investigation, with no immediate conclusions being drawn to if the incident was accidental, suicide or possibly murder. 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. Picture from emergency responders. -- 2024-10-19

UPDATE Two Human Trafficking Gang Members Arrested After Migrants Found Dead in Chumphon Forest Police in Lang Suan District, Chumphon Province, announced on October 18 the arrest of two human traffickers responsible for cramming migrant workers into a sealed truck, resulting in three deaths. The bodies were found abandoned in a forested area near Khao Sek Wanaram Temple. Authorities are continuing their manhunt for a third suspect. The incident came to light after ten Myanmar nationals were discovered in critical condition on October 17. Rescue workers rushed seven unconscious migrants to hospitals in Lang Suan, Paknam Lang Suan, and Thung Tako. Initially, two migrants were pronounced dead at the scene, and a third passed away later at Lang Suan Hospital. Only one individual escaped unscathed. The survivor revealed that a total of 26 migrants, 21 men and five women, had been crammed into two trucks with sealed storage compartments. They had illegally crossed into Thailand through Mae Sot, Tak Province, on October 14, and were being transported to Songkhla Province before continuing to a neighboring country. Due to a lack of ventilation in the truck, the migrants began to suffocate and banged on the walls to get air. When the drivers stopped and opened the compartment, they discovered that several migrants had lost consciousness or died. Fearing the consequences, the drivers abandoned the dead and injured migrants in the forest and continued their journey with the remaining 16 people. Police identified two of the suspects as Thawatchai and Phitak (last names withheld), who were driving Isuzu trucks registered in Samut Songkhram and Nong Khai. A third accomplice, Seksan (last name withheld), remains at large. Following a coordinated investigation by Chumphon police and Highway Police, authorities apprehended Thawatchai and Phitak in Phetchaburi Province while attempting to flee to Bangkok. The two trucks used in the operation were seized as evidence, and the suspects were transferred back to Lang Suan Police Station for legal proceedings. The search for the third suspect continues, as police work to gather further evidence to bring him to justice. Pictures courtesy of Khaosod. -- 2024-10-18

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Pickup Truck Flies Across Median, Collides with Car: 28-Year-Old Man Killed on the Spot A pickup truck flew across the median of a six-lane road, crashing into a car and ripping it apart. The collision tragically claimed the life of a 28-year-old man, who died at the scene. The driver of the pickup claims his vehicle was struck from behind before the incident. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341039-pickup-truck-flies-across-median-collides-with-car-28-year-old-man-killed-on-the-spot/

The incident occurred when a pickup truck flew across the median of a six-lane road, crashing into a car and ripping it apart. The collision tragically claimed the life of a 28-year-old man, who died at the scene. The driver of the pickup claims his vehicle was struck from behind before the incident. At approximately 21:30 on October 17, Lieutenant Pramote Kongnantha, an investigation officer from the Makham Police Station, was alerted to a fatal accident between a pickup truck and a sedan. The crash resulted in one fatality and two injuries on Route 317, Chanthaburi-Sa Kaeo outbound, near the Makham Post Office in Chanthaburi Province. Rescue teams were dispatched with cutting tools to extract the victims trapped inside their vehicles. Upon arrival, authorities discovered a black Mitsubishi pickup truck overturned and was severely damaged. Two people were injured in the vehcile: Mr. Narong (surname withheld), 52, and a 7-year-old girl. Rescue teams quickly freed them from the wreckage and transported them to Makham Hospital. Approximately 20 metres away, a Mitsubishi car from Rayong was found facing the wrong direction, heavily damaged with half of the vehicle destroyed. Inside the wreckage, rescue workers found the body of Mr. Dechnarong (surname withheld), 28, who had died on impact. It took rescuers over 30 minutes to cut through the wreckage and recover his body. According to Lieutenant Pramote’s initial investigation, Mr. Narong had been driving the pickup truck with his 7-year-old niece after purchasing supplies for his durian orchard in Chaman Subdistrict, heading home to Tha Mai District. The driver claimed that a vehicle following him clipped the rear of his truck, causing him to lose control and cross the median, slamming into the oncoming sedan, leading to the fatal collision. The police are continuing their investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident. Both vehicles’ dash cameras have been seized for analysis. Authorities are committed to ensuring a fair and transparent investigation for all parties involved. Picture from responders. -- 2024-10-18

Boat Capsizes in Chao Phraya River: Driver Dead, Passengers Safe A boat incident occurred on the Chao Phraya River near Klong Phee Lok, Samut Prakan, leaving the boat driver dead. The two passengers were not seriously injured, although both were exhausted after swimming to safety. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341017-boat-capsizes-in-chao-phraya-river-driver-dead-passengers-safe/

A boat incident occurred on the morning of October 17, on the Chao Phraya River near Klong Phee Lok, within Soi Phet Hueng 33, Bang Krachao, Samut Prakan, leaving the boat driver dead. Police Lieutenant Sayan Phupanna of Phra Pradaeng Police Station received the alert at around 11:00. The boat driver, identified as 73-year-old Mr. Decha, was operating a small longtail boat approximately 5 metres long. The passengers, 39-year-old Mr. Montri and 40-year-old Mr. Thanaphat, were not seriously injured, although both were exhausted after swimming to safety. Rescuers from the Bang Krachao Subdistrict Administration Organisation provided immediate assistance. The two employees had boarded the boat earlier that morning to check and read electricity meters located along the river. At around 09:10, the boat began taking on water due to a leak. Strong river currents contributed to the boat capsizing, sweeping Mr. Decha away while the passengers managed to reach safety. Rescue teams, including divers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation and the Royal Thai Navy, launched a search operation. The boat was eventually found, and the body of the missing driver was recovered at approximately 13:40 by divers. Picture from responders. -- 2024-10-18

In an incident early morning on October 17, a man was killed after being run off the road and brutally attacked in the Tha Sala district of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. The grisly crime took place at around 02:30 on Route 401 near a PTT gas station in Ban Sa Kha, Moo 4, Tha Khuen subdistrict. Rescue workers from Tai Tek Tha Sala were the first to respond after receiving a call from local residents. Upon arriving at the scene, they found the lifeless body of a man, later identified by his nickname as Benz, lying on his back with multiple deep wounds to his face and neck. His motorcycle was found toppled nearby, badly damaged. According to witness reports, locals heard the sound of a motorcycle crashing followed by a brief conversation between the victim and another individual. A pickup truck was seen parked nearby, but it quickly left the scene after the attack. Concerned residents immediately notified rescue teams, who arrived to secure the area and contacted the Tha Sala Police Station. Police investigators, forensic teams, and a medical examiner from Tha Sala Hospital later arrived at the scene to conduct a thorough examination of the body. Authorities are working to collect forensic evidence and are reviewing nearby CCTV footage to identify the assailant. The investigation is ongoing as police work urgently to apprehend the perpetrator of this violent crime. Picture from responders. -- 2024-10-18

Man Brutally Killed After Being Run Off the Road in Nakhon Si Thammarat A man was killed after being run off the road and brutally attacked in the Tha Sala district of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341016-man-brutally-killed-after-being-run-off-the-road-in-nakhon-si-thammarat/

Samui Tourist Police Arrest Lao Woman Working Illegally in Massage Shop, Posing as a Thai Samui Tourist Police conducted an operation at a health massage parlour on Koh Samui. The raid followed an investigation indicating that a Lao national was working at the establishment without legal authorisation. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341015-samui-tourist-police-arrest-lao-woman-working-illegally-in-massage-shop-posing-as-a-thai/

Under the direction of Police Lieutenant General Sak Siraphuak-am, Commander of the Tourist Police Bureau, Samui Tourist Police conducted an operation on October 17, at a health massage parlour in Bo Phut, Koh Samui, Surat Thani. The raid followed an investigation indicating that a Lao national was working at the establishment without legal authorisation. Led by Police Lieutenant Colonel Winij Bunchit, the team, including Police Sub-Lieutenant Sittithat Saengmanitham, and officers Peeradet Khongyot, Anuwat Kithong, and Phasakorn Niammi, visited the massage parlour located in Moo 1, Bo Phut. They encountered a woman who initially claimed to be a Thai citizen but was unable to provide a valid ID card, showing only a digital photo of it on her mobile phone. Upon further questioning, the woman was unable to recall basic information such as her name, birthdate, or ID number. She claimed to be of mixed Thai-Lao heritage, but after additional interrogation at the Samui Tourist Police Station, she admitted to being Lao. Identified as Ms. Choum Chanphouvong, 24, a Lao national and she confessed to working illegally in Thailand. Authorities charged Ms. Chanphouvong with two offenses: overstaying her legal entry into the Kingdom and working without a valid work permit. She was handed over to Bo Phut Police Station for legal proceedings. Penalties for these offenses include fines ranging from 5,000 to 50,000 baht, followed by deportation and a two-year ban from re-entering Thailand for work purposes. Additionally, the employer who hired Ms. Chanphouvong faces charges for employing a foreigner without a work permit, carrying a fine of 10,000 to 100,000 baht per illegal worker. Repeat offenses may lead to imprisonment of up to one year or fines between 50,000 and 200,000 baht. This operation is part of ongoing efforts by the Tourist Police to ensure compliance with immigration and labour laws on the island. Picture from Tourist Police. -- 2024-10-18

Multi-Vehicle Crash in Nonthaburi: One Dead, One Critically The incident occurred early morning at the descent of the Pracharat Intersection Bridge in Nonthaburi, leading to the death of one individual and critical injuries to another, following a collision involving a car, a taxi, and a motorcycle with a sidecar. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341014-multi-vehicle-crash-in-nonthaburi-one-dead-one-critically /

The incident occurred early morning on October 17,at the descent of the Pracharat Intersection Bridge in Nonthaburi, leading to the death of one individual and critical injuries to another. At around 06:30 police officers from Mueang Nonthaburi Police Station, along with rescue workers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation, responded to the scene following reports of a collision involving a car, a taxi, and a motorcycle with a sidecar. The incident took place on the overpass of Pracharat Intersection on the bypass road in Talat Khwan, Nonthaburi. Upon arriving, authorities found a sidecar motorcycle used to sell meatballs overturned in the middle of the road. Nearby was the body of Mr. Boonchu, 47, a street vendor from Khon Kaen, who had died at the scene. Another individual, Mr. Sirisak, 52, the taxi driver involved in the initial collision, was found unconscious and critically injured. He was immediately transported to Phra Nang Klao Hospital by paramedics. A damaged taxi, identified as the vehicle of the injured driver, was found nearby, with visible damage to its hood and front bumper. A green car with a shattered windshield was also present at the scene. According to relatives, the deceased meatball vendor was on his way to refill his gas cylinder when the accident occurred. Eyewitnesses reported that the taxi collided with the vendor’s sidecar motorcycle, causing it to overturn in the middle of the road, trapping Mr. Boonchu beneath. The taxi driver, Mr. Sirisak, exited his vehicle to help the fallen vendor when a car descending the bridge struck both men at high speed. Police have recorded statements from witnesses and the car driver while also gathering footage from nearby surveillance cameras to aid in their investigation. The body of the deceased has been transferred to the Institute of Forensic Medicine for an autopsy. Picture from responders. -- 2024-10-18

Human Traffickers Cram Migrant Workers into Van: 2 Dead, 8 in Critical Condition A group of unconscious individuals were found in a forest near Khao Seka Wanaram Temple, Chumphon. Authorities discovered two dead bodies and eight severely injured people among a total of ten individuals scattered in the area. All victims were migrant workers, later confirmed to be of Rohingya origin. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341012-human-traffickers-cram-migrant-workers-into-van-2-dead-8-in-critical-condition/

Police Lieutenant Colonel Phakdi Tan-anukul of Lang Suan Police Station, Chumphon Province, received a report at approximately 12.00 on October 17, that a group of unconscious individuals had been found in a forest near Khao Seka Wanaram Temple, Village 4, Wang Tako Subdistrict, Lang Suan District. Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered two dead bodies and eight severely injured people among a total of ten individuals scattered in the area. All victims were migrant workers, later confirmed to be of Rohingya origin. The police, along with rescue teams from Saichon Rescue Foundation, immediately transported the deceased and injured to Lang Suan Hospital and Thung Tako Hospital for treatment and autopsies. Investigations at the scene revealed numerous water bottles and deep tyre marks, suggesting a heavily loaded vehicle had been present. Abbot Phra Athikarn Thada Kititharo of Khao Seka Wanaram Temple stated that earlier that morning, he noticed a group of people acting erratically near the temple. Upon closer inspection, he found several individuals in a distressed state, with some already dead. He promptly notified the authorities. Local residents reported seeing a covered pickup truck in the area, but thought it was merely transporting goods. They were unaware of the tragic events unfolding until later. Preliminary investigations suggest that the National Police Bureau had recently ordered stricter checkpoints in the area. To avoid detection, it is believed the human traffickers, transporting Rohingya workers from Mae Sot District in Tak Province to Songkhla Province, diverted from the main road into the forest to evade a checkpoint. The victims had been crammed into a closed pickup truck with no ventilation, leading to two deaths due to suffocation. According to an interpreter, the group consisted of 26 Rohingya workers who had been smuggled from Myanmar’s Rakhine State. After a harrowing 10 day boat journey along the Salween River, followed by a 10 day trek, they arrived in Mae Sot. Nearly 100 people had initially gathered there, but only those who could pay the traffickers were crammed into the van for the duration of the journey with no food or proper ventilation. The group had been on the road for a day without food before the traffickers, realising that some of the migrants were dead or critically injured, abandoned them in the forest near the temple. They left the 10 victims behind and continued their journey toward Songkhla with the remaining migrants. The police are continuing their investigation to track down the traffickers and ensure that those responsible for this tragedy are brought to justice. Picture from responders. -- 2024-10-18

Multi-Vehicle Collision on Rama 2 Road Claims Life of 10 Year Old Girl A fatal incident involving multiple vehicles occurred on Rama 2 Road, inbound towards Bangkok, in Samut Sakhon. The crash involved two 10-wheeler trucks and a pickup truck. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341011-multi-vehicle-collision-on-rama-2-road-claims-life-of-10-year-old-girl/

A fatal incident involving multiple vehicles occurred on Rama 2 Road, inbound towards Bangkok, near the Phanthai Chili Paste factory in Muang District, Samut Sakhon. The crash involved two 10-wheeler trucks and a pickup truck. The crash which occurred at 18.50 on October 17, resulted in the death of a 10 year old girl, who was a passenger in the pickup. Three other people were injured, including the driver of one of the trucks and the pickup driver, plus a passenger in one of the trucks, an 8 year old boy. Rescue teams from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation and emergency personnel worked quickly at the scene, extricating the victims from the wreckage. According to initial reports, the pickup travelling at speed and attempting to weave through traffic and undertaking, collided with the back of the truck causing a chain reaction with the truck dragging the pickup and slamming into the second 10-wheeler. Emergency services rushed to the scene to assist the injured, who were trapped inside their vehicles. The injured drivers and the 8 year old boy were transported to Mahachai Hospital for treatment, while the young girl’s body was taken to Samut Sakhon Hospital. Police investigations are ongoing. Picture from responders and dash-cam footage below. -- 2024-10-18 RPReplay_Final1729170545.mp4

The incident occurred on October 17, when a 91-year-old former German executive, Mr. Arnulf, reportedly took his own life after enduring immense financial pressure. The Bang Phli Police Station received an emergency call around 14.00 regarding a man who had shot himself at a residence in Bang Chalong Subdistrict, Mueang District, Samut Prakan. Upon arrival at the scene, police officers, alongside paramedics from a nearby hospital and volunteers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation, found Mr. Arnulf slumped in a chair. He had sustained a gunshot wound to the right temple, with the bullet exiting through the left side of his skull. Paramedics administered emergency aid and quickly transported him to the nearest hospital. Despite efforts to save his life, reports confirm that Mr. Arnulf succumbed to his injuries shortly after. A .38 caliber revolver was found at the scene, with two spent shell casings and three remaining bullets inside the chamber. According to initial investigations, Mr. Arnulf had been under severe stress due to persistent financial demands from a Thai woman. He reportedly lost over 30 million baht in the process, which allegedly contributed to his decision to take his own life. Authorities have collected the firearm and other evidence as part of an ongoing investigation. 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. Picture from responders. -- 2024-10-18

Elderly German Commits Suicide After Financial Troubles with Thai Woman A 91-year-old former German executive, reportedly took his own life after enduring immense financial pressure. The Bang Phli Police Station received an emergency call regarding a man who had shot himself at a residence in Samut Prakan. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341010-elderly-german-commits-suicide-after-financial-troubles-with-thai-woman/

Yes Thai media first reported diesel, but some later articles stated petrol, we have no way yet, to confirm which is correct. It is also reported that the engine was undamaged by the fire, but that does not mean that a fuel leak was not involved. The initial fire appears at the rear of the bus, but there is not enough evidence available in the pictures and videos to say if fire started inside the bus or not.

Uzbek Madam Arrested in Pattaya After Evading Interpol Red Notice Picture courtesy of Sophon. Chonburi Immigration officers successfully apprehended a 34-year-old Uzbek national, in Pattaya. She was charged with overstaying her visa by two days and was arrested. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340934-uzbek-madam-arrested-in-pattaya-after-evading-interpol-red-notice/