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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/

Chonburi Immigration officers successfully apprehended Ms. Gumi (name abbreviated), a 34-year-old Uzbek national, in Pattaya. She was charged with overstaying her visa by two days and was arrested in a room in South Pattaya, Moo 10, Nong Prue Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi. Upon further investigation, it was revealed that Ms. Gumi had an active Interpol Red Notice from Uzbekistan. According to the notice, she is accused of being a key figure in an international human trafficking ring. Her alleged role involved recruiting young Uzbek women and sending them abroad for prostitution. While several of her accomplices have already been arrested in Uzbekistan, Ms. Gumi fled to Thailand to evade capture, hiding in Pattaya until her visa expired. Chonburi Immigration officers, acting on the Interpol alert, tracked her down and arrested her. She was handed over to Pattaya City Police for further legal proceedings and will be deported following the conclusion of the investigation. Picture courtesy of Sophon. -- 2024-10-17

High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Dramatic Crash: Two Seriously Injured in Amnat Charoen A high-speed car chase turned into a terrifying crash in Amnat Charoen, leaving two individuals seriously injured. A white Mazda car, being pursued by two or three pickup trucks, lost control and crashed into a roadside utility pole. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340926-high-speed-pursuit-ends-in-dramatic-crash-two-seriously-injured-in-amnat-charoen/

In the early hours of October 16, a high-speed car chase turned into a terrifying crash in Amnat Charoen, leaving two individuals seriously injured. A white Mazda car, being pursued by two or three pickup trucks, lost control and crashed into a roadside utility pole. The force of the impact caused the car to flip multiple times, ejecting both passengers from the vehicle. Eyewitnesses reported that a group of men, dressed in what appeared to be plainclothes and similar to law enforcement officers, had been driving the pickup trucks in pursuit of the car. After the crash, they stopped at the scene to inspect the wreckage. The car’s rear and driver’s side were severely damaged, with both rear wheels folded inward. The two individuals inside, whose identities remain unknown as no documents were found on them, sustained critical injuries. Rescue workers from the Phetkasem Foundation quickly transported them to Amnat Charoen Hospital. Witnesses at the scene stated that the chase had originated in Mukdahan and was heading toward Amnat Charoen city. The crash occurred on a downhill section near the entrance to the local bus station. The car had been traveling at high speed, with no indication of slowing down, before it veered off the road and struck the utility pole, sending the vehicle airborne and across lanes. Initial speculation suggested that the incident may have been caused by a loss of control. However, the presence of the pursuing pickups, along with the behavior of the men who arrived on the scene, has raised questions about whether the crash resulted from an attempted apprehension or a chase gone wrong. Authorities from the Amnat Charoen Police Station are currently investigating, gathering evidence and witness statements to determine the cause of the incident and any potential legal actions to follow. Picture rom responders. -- 2024-10-17

Pol. Col. Adirek Thongkamkaew, Superintendent of Bangkaew Police Station, along with Lt. Chanat Thep-lao, Deputy Inspector of Investigations, forensic medical staff from Ramathibodi Chakri Naruebodindra Hospital, and Ruamkatanyu Foundation volunteers, responded to the scene of a fatal incident involving a container lift at approximately 15.30 on October 16, in Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan. The deceased, identified as Mr. Saichon Janthon, 52, from Watthana Nakhon District, Sa Kaeo Province, was found with severe head injuries and a fractured right ankle. Despite CPR efforts by emergency responders, Mr. Saichon was pronounced dead at the scene. Witnesses, including Mr. Jaran Kamsuwan, a coworker of the deceased, stated that Mr. Saichon, a construction worker employed by a neighboring company, had been walking through the container yard after using the restroom. He was wearing headphones, listening to music, which may have prevented him from hearing the approaching container lift. As a result, he was pinned between a container being moved and another container, losing consciousness immediately. The driver of the container lift, Mr. Arthit Phuengkij, explained that he had been operating the vehicle to unload containers and stack them as usual. He did not expect anyone to be walking through the work area, as it is typically restricted. It was only after he had placed the container and reversed the vehicle that he noticed someone lying unconscious and immediately called for help. Pol. Col. Adirek has ordered a thorough investigation, including interviews with all witnesses and involved parties, to determine the exact cause of the incident. The driver of the container lift has been brought in for further questioning, while the body of the deceased has been sent for a post-mortem examination at the forensic institute. Picture from responders. -- 2024-10-17

Worker Dies in Incident Involving Container Lift in Samut Prakan Rescue volunteers, responded to the scene of a fatal incident involving a container lift in Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340911-worker-dies-in-incident-involving-container-lift-in-samut-prakan/

Newborn Found in Trash Bag, Mother Confesses to Dumping Body Authorities discovered the body of a newborn male infant in a trash bag outside a row of rental apartments in the Phra Khanong district of Bangkok. The discovery was made by a garbage collector who immediately alerted the police. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340909-newborn-found-in-trash-bag-mother-confesses-to-dumping-body/

A heartbreaking incident unfolded on the morning of October 16, as authorities discovered the body of a newborn male infant in a trash bag outside a row of rental apartments in the Phra Khanong district of Bangkok. The discovery was made by a garbage collector who immediately alerted the police. At approximately 09:00 Pol. Lt. Pichai Sriamorn, investigator at Phra Khanong Police Station, received a report regarding the discovery of the infant’s body. A team of officials, including forensic experts, medical examiners from Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Medicine, and volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation, rushed to the scene. The site of the discovery was outside a five-story building in Sukhumvit 95. Inside a fabric bag left near a blue trash bin, authorities found the body of a baby boy, estimated to have been born at around the seventh month of pregnancy. The infant had been wrapped in a black T-shirt, and other pieces of clothing were found covering the body. Officials believe the baby had been dead for about a day. A green garbage truck belonging to the Phra Khanong district office was nearby. Marnop Ritthidej, a volunteer from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation, reported that a garbage collector had discovered the bag earlier in the morning. Upon emptying the trash, they were shocked to find the infant’s body and immediately contacted authorities. Further investigation led police to identify the infant’s mother, a 21-year-old Myanmar national, Ms. Nan (surname withheld), who was living in the building. She was found weak and exhausted in her fifth-floor apartment. Ms. Nan admitted to being the child’s mother and explained that she had gone into labor prematurely the previous day at around 15:00 She stated that the baby was stillborn, and in a state of panic, she placed the body in the bag and discarded it in the trash. Ms. Nan, along with her husband, are legal migrant worker employed in the construction industry. Both had proper work permits, which were presented to the authorities. They lived in the apartment and commuted to work daily. Ms. Nan has been taken into custody at Phra Khanong Police Station for further investigation. Meanwhile, the infant’s body has been sent to Chulalongkorn Hospital for an autopsy. Picture from responders. -- 2024-10-17

Pick-up Truck Overturns in Pattani: Nine Injured in Crash A pick-up truck had overturned and crashed off the road along Highway 43, heading towards Hat Yai. The accident left nine people injured. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340907-pick-up-truck-overturns-in-pattani-nine-injured-in-crash/

The Emergency Medical Centre in Pattani received a distress call at approximately 11:30 on September 16, about a serious incident. A pick-up truck had overturned and crashed off the road along Highway 43, heading towards Hat Yai. The accident left nine people injured, prompting an immediate response from local rescue teams. The Santi Pattani Rescue Unit was dispatched to the scene to assist the Pu Yut Subdistrict Administration Organisation’s (SAO) emergency team. Upon arrival, they found the overturned vehicle and began providing aid to the injured passengers, including several children. The victims were: Female, 40 years old – She sustained deep lacerations around both eyes, with cuts on forehead. The Santi rescue team transported her to Yarang Hospital for treatment. Female, 70 years old – She reported severe pain in her left leg. The Talubo SAO rescue team transferred her to Yarang Hospital for medical care. Female, 19 years old – Suffered swelling and bruising on her head. She was taken to Yarang Hospital by the Prachan emergency team. 2 Males, both 60 years old – were treated at the scene and later transported to Pattani Hospital. Child, 1, 2, 5 and 9 year olds – all were taken to Pattani Hospital for further evaluation. The accident has shocked the local community, as it involved multiple generations from the same family. The exact cause of the crash is still under investigation, but preliminary reports suggest the driver may have lost control of the vehicle, causing it to veer off the road and overturn, throwing the victims from the back of the truck. Officials are continuing their investigation to determine whether speed, weather conditions, or mechanical failure contributed to the accident. Picture from responders. -- 2024-10-17

A minor collision at the Parliament’s B2 parking lot on the morning of October 16, sparked a discussion when MP Sirin Sanguansin, representing Bangkok for the People’s Party, was involved in the collision. The incident occurred between Sirin’s white car and a black vehicle belonging to a Senate official. After the crash, both parties resolved the matter amicably with insurance representatives at the scene. When asked about the incident, Sirin clarified that the other vehicle turned suddenly without checking the left side, causing the collision with the middle of his car. He maintained that he was not speeding, typically driving at a modest 80 kilometres per hour. He also refuted claims that his party had previously issued warnings about his driving habits, stating that he had never received such notifications. However, a high-ranking source within the People’s Party disclosed that Sirin had been warned two or three times about his driving speed, though no official notices had been issued by the Parliament’s security office. Picture courtesy of Khaosod. -- 2024-10-17

MP Denies Speeding in Parliament Car Park Collision Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A minor collision at the Parliament’s B2 parking lot, sparked a discussion when MP Sirin Sanguansin, representing Bangkok for the People’s Party, was involved in the collision. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340906-mp-denies-speeding-in-parliament-car-park-collision/

Tourist Bus Catches Fire in Pak Chong A tourist bus in Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima, fortunately, no injuries were reported as all passengers had left the bus moments before the blaze to have dinner. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340905-tourist-bus-catches-fire-in-pak-chong/

A potentially catastrophic fire broke out on a tourist bus in Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima, on the evening of October 16. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as all passengers had left the bus moments before the blaze to have dinner. The incident occurred along the old Mittraphap Road near Khao Khan Park, within the Pak Chong municipality. Authorities, including Pol. Lt. Col. Suraphat Phadee, Deputy Inspector of Pak Chong Police Station, and local officials, quickly responded to the emergency call. Fire trucks from Pak Chong Municipality and the surrounding areas rushed to the scene and extinguished the flames after a 30 minute effort. The red and black Scania air-conditioned bus, carrying 50 Indonesian tourists, had just arrived from Bangkok for a visit to Pak Chong. As the tourists were being driven to a nearby restaurant for dinner, the fire erupted in the rear area of the bus. Local residents exercising in Khao Khan Park, along with Pak Chong Mayor Komkrit Limpanyalert, noticed the fire and rushed to assist with firefighting efforts. Although the fire severely damaged the bus, the cause of the blaze remains unknown. Investigations reveal that the bus was running on diesel fuel only and there were no signs of mechanical failure. Thankfully, the tourists’ belongings, including their luggage, was mostly unharmed, with only some water damage. Authorities have called in the Forensic Science Centre Region 3 to determine the cause of the fire. Meanwhile, Pak Chong Municipality arranged alternative transport for the Indonesian tourists, who were safely taken to their hotel in Wang Sai Subdistrict, where their tour company had pre-booked accommodations. Pictures and video from responders. -- 2024-10-17 My Movie.mp4

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Man Dies After Losing Control of Car and Crashing into High-Voltage Utility Pole A 39 year old man lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a high-voltage utility pole on the Nakhon Si Thammarat-Pak Phanang road, in the city of Nakhon Si Thammarat. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340850-man-dies-after-losing-control-of-car-and-crashing-into-high-voltage-utility-pole/

The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday October 16, when a 39 year old man lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a high-voltage utility pole on the Nakhon Si Thammarat-Pak Phanang road, Bang Chak subdistrict, in the city of Nakhon Si Thammarat. Rescue teams from the Tekka Ji Kungkor Foundation and Pracharuamjai Nakhon Si Thammarat, equipped with emergency tools, arrived at the scene in an attempt to rescue the driver. However, upon arrival, they found the badly damaged car, a Honda wrapped around the utility pole. The driver, later identified as Mr. Sira (surname withheld), was found pinned inside the wreckage, having died on impact. Investigators from the local police station, along with forensic experts, examined the scene and concluded that Mr. Sira was driving at high speed when his car failed to navigate a curve. The vehicle spun out of control and slammed into the utility pole, resulting in his immediate death. Authorities confirmed there were no other vehicles involved in the accident. Mr. Sira, a resident of Pak Nakhon subdistrict, was traveling from the city centre at the time of the crash. His body has since been released to his family.. Authorities will continue their investigation to gather more details surrounding the incident. Picture from responders. -- 2024-10-16

Fire Breaks Out in Samut Prakan Rental Building: Elderly & Bedridden Residents Evacuated Police were alerted to a fire at a rental building in Samut Prakan. Several residents were reported to have suffered from smoke inhalation, Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340819-fire-breaks-out-in-samut-prakan-rental-building-elderly- bedridden-residents-evacuated/