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Thief Disguised as Delivery Driver Arrested After Trying to Steal 205 Baht Weight of Gold A gold robbery occurred at Bangkok Golds in Samut Sakhon. The perpetrator, disguised in a delivery uniform leapt over the shop’s glass counter and stole 84 gold necklaces, weighing a total of 205 baht, from the display. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340123-thief-disguised-as-delivery-driver-arrested-after-trying-to-steal-205-baht-weight-of-gold/

An audacious gold robbery occurred at Bangkok Golds on October 7, located in Lotus Mahachai 2, Samut Sakhon. The perpetrator, disguised in a delivery uniform with a white helmet and gloves, leapt over the shop’s glass counter at approximately 19.40 and stole 84 gold necklaces, weighing a total of 205 baht, from the display. The suspect fled the scene but was quickly apprehended by a group of motorbike taxi drivers just outside the shopping mall. The drivers, who saw the man running away, pursued him, eventually knocking him off his motorbike. One driver chased him into a canal, while others helped capture him when he tried to escape. Upon arrival at the scene, police found the stolen gold in the suspect’s bag, along with a folding knife, a fake gun, and two homemade bombs. The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Khamphan Srihasuk from Uthai Thani province, was also in possession of a motorbike that had been spray-painted white, with its license plate removed. He had even prepared tacks to scatter on the road to prevent pursuit. Despite being caught red-handed, the suspect refused to explain his motives, speaking incoherently. He was taken to the local police station for further questioning. Authorities commended the swift actions of the motorbike taxi drivers, which led to the capture of the criminal before he could escape Pictures from the scene. -- 2024-10-08

Just to clarify, he was wearing a helmet and it did not come off in the crash. Injuries were below helmet level and it was removed by medical personnel as they attempted to save his life.

Truck Overturns in Phang Nga, Leaving Two Dead An incident involving an overturned trailer truck at the scenic viewpoint curve in Thung Ka Ngok Subdistrict, Phang Nga, left two people trapped inside the vehicle, Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1340117-truck-overturns-in-phang-nga-leaving-two-dead/

The Phang Nga Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office received a report at 10.45 on October 7, of a serious incident involving an overturned trailer truck at the scenic viewpoint curve in Thung Ka Ngok Subdistrict, Mueang Phang Nga District. The incident left two people trapped inside the vehicle, prompting an urgent request for rescue equipment and personnel. Mr. Sangob Saton, head of the Phang Nga Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office, immediately dispatched a rapid response team equipped with rescue tools, in collaboration with Phang Nga Hospital, Thung Ka Ngok Police Station, Ruam Jai Phang Nga Rescue Unit, and the Wat Lapee Rescue Unit. Upon arriving at the scene, officials found a white Hino trailer truck, registration from Samut Prakan, overturned. Two victims were trapped inside the crash cab, one male and one female, both had suffered multiple injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene. Rescue teams worked to extricate the bodies and transported them to Phang Nga Hospital for further procedures. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the crash. Picture from responders. -- 2024-10-08

Train Incident Between Samsen and Bang Sue Junction, Man Severely Injured A train incident occurred between Samsen Station and Bang Sue Junction. The incident involved an single diesel locomotive that struck a man who had walked onto the tracks in front of it. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1340115-train-incident-between-samsen-and-bang-sue-junction-man-severely-injured/

A train incident occurred at approximately 14.10 on October 7, between Samsen Station and Bang Sue Junction. The incident involved an single diesel locomotive, with no carriages, number 4128, traveling from Bangkok to Bang Sue. As the train passed kilometre marker 5/5, it struck a man who had walked onto the tracks in front of it. The victim, identified as a Thai male wearing a black t-shirt and blue jeans, suffered serious injuries, including a head wound, multiple deep cuts and a broken leg. The slow moving train had dragged him underneath the front part of the locomotive and he had to recovered by emergency responders. Authorities were unable to identify him at the scene, as no identification documents were found. The stationmaster at Samsen Station promptly reported the incident to the Dusit Police Station, while rescue services from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation rushed the injured man to Ramathibodi Hospital for emergency treatment. Following the incident, diesel locomotive 4128 departed the scene at 14:00 arriving at Bang Sue Junction after a delay of 51 minutes due to the incident. Investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances leading to the accident. Oicture from responders. -- 2024-10-08

Cars Including an EV Catch Fire After Being Submerged in Flood Water, Chiang Mai A fire broke out involving an electric vehicle (EV) submerged in floodwaters at a home in Chiang Mai. The flames also involved a nearby pickup truck, causing significant damage. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1340114-cars-including-an-ev-catch-fire-after-being-submerged-in-flood-water-chiang-mai/

A fire broke out on the evening of 6 October, involving an electric vehicle (EV) submerged in floodwaters at a home in Chiang Mai. The flames also involved a nearby pickup truck, causing significant damage. Rescue officials reported that two other vehicles were also affected by the heat of the fire, sustaining partial damage. The Chiang Mai Charity Rescue Association and fire crews responded to the emergency after being alerted to the situation. Upon arrival, they discovered the source of the fire was the submerged vehicles including an electric vehicle. Initially using water from buckets in the flood water, they managed to control the fire, before a single hose-line was able to reach the fire after being dragged through the flooding. Despite the difficulty of working in waterlogged conditions with flood levels reaching around 30 centimetres the fire was extinguished in approximately 20 minutes. A total of four vehicles were impacted: two were completely destroyed by the fire, the EV and the pickup truck, while two additional vehicles suffered partial heat damage. The fire occurred in a residential parking area that had been inundated by floodwaters. The homeowners had already evacuated due to the severe flooding, and authorities are now investigating the exact cause of the fire, the first vehicle burning was believed to be the EV, but there was no evidence of thermal runaway from the Li-ion battery. Further inspections by police and forensic teams are expected to take place once water levels drop, allowing full access to the vehicles. Pictures from responders. -- 2024-10-08

Two Men Electrocuted While Working in Paddy Field After Contacting Electric Wire Two rice harvesters were electrocuted in a paddy field in Pathum Thani, after mistakenly grabbing a live electric wire they thought was a grounding cable. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1340112-two-men-electrocuted-while-working-in-paddy-field-after-contacting-electric-wire/

Two rice harvesters were electrocuted on October 7, in a paddy field in Sam Khok District, Pathum Thani, after mistakenly grabbing a live electric wire they thought was a grounding cable. Despite resuscitation efforts, both men died at the scene. The incident occurred at around 13:00 near the Prem Prachakorn Canal, Moo 2, Ban Pathum Subdistrict. Police and emergency services were alerted and arrived with medical examiners from the Ministry of Justice and rescue personnel from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation. Upon arrival, rescue workers and medical staff from Krung Siam Saint Carlos Hospital attempted to resuscitate the victims. Unfortunately, despite all efforts, the two men were pronounced dead shortly afterward. The victims were identified as Mr. Yossak, 58, from Chiang Rak Noi Subdistrict, and Mr. Phongsakorn, 18, from Tai Koh Subdistrict, both in Sam Khok District. Both men had severe burn marks on their bodies from the electric shock. Niphon, a 45-year-old tractor driver who was working alongside the victims, recounted the tragic events. He explained that they were hired to harvest rice and noticed a wire hanging over the paddy field. The victims believed it was just a grounding wire and offered to remove it. However, when they touched it, they were instantly electrocuted. Niphon quickly grabbed a wooden stick to dislodge the wire and called for help, but it was too late to save them. “I didn’t think something like this could happen,” Niphon said, visibly shaken. Police Lieutenant Chanikan Sethienshaikit of Sam Khok Police Station led the investigation at the scene. Authorities photographed the site for evidence, and the bodies of the two men were transferred to the Institute of Forensic Medicine under the Ministry of Justice for further examination. An autopsy will be carried out, though initial findings point to electrocution as the clear culprit. Picture from responders. -- 2024-10-08

Man Found Burned with Truck on Southern Seaboard Road, Krabi Authorities have confirmed the identity of the man whose body was discovered burned alongside a pickup truck on Southern Seaboard Road. The victim was a partner in a resort located in Koh Libong, Trang Province. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1340110-man-found-burned-with-truck-on-southern-seaboard-road-

Authorities have confirmed the identity of the man whose body was discovered burned alongside a pickup truck on Southern Seaboard Road. The victim has been identified as a 70-year-old man from Bangkok, a business partner in a well-known resort located in Trang Province. The tragic incident, which occurred on the evening of October 6, has left investigators working to determine the full circumstances behind his death. The burned vehicle, a half-cab pickup truck with license plate from Trang, was found completely destroyed by fire in the median of the Southern Seaboard Road, Moo 1, Ban Klang Subdistrict, Ao Luek District, Krabi. Nearby, the charred remains of the man were discovered, initially making identification impossible. Preliminary investigations by the police revealed that the vehicle was registered to a resort in Trang Province. Investigators are currently looking into the case, but it remains unclear if foul play is involved, as no signs of physical assault or injury were found on the body. On the morning of October 7, 2024, a team led by Pol. Col. Pitsanu Puangprom, Deputy Commander of Region 8, and Pol. Col. Weerayut Sittiratnakul, Ao Luek Police Station Chief, returned to the scene for a more thorough investigation. Evidence collected, including testimonies from witnesses, led authorities to identify the victim as Mr. Wigr, a 70-year-old resident of Bangkok and a partner in a resort located in Koh Libong, Trang Province. According to Pol. Col. Pitsanu, the investigation suggests that the victim may have been suffering from severe emotional distress. The current theory is that he may have started a fire inside the vehicle, possibly attempting to end his life. However, as the fire intensified, it is believed that he exited the vehicle in a panic but ultimately collapsed and died near the truck. While this is the leading theory, police are still awaiting the results of a full autopsy from the hospital. Investigators are also preparing to interview the victim’s wife, who is expected to provide more information. A local resident who was riding a motorcycle behind the victim’s vehicle reported seeing him turn into an oil palm plantation shortly before the truck was engulfed in flames. As the investigation continues, police are working to piece together the events leading up to the fire and whether any other factors were involved in the victim’s death. Picture from responders. -- 2024-10-08

Marine Department Reports Barge Incident off the Coast of Songkhla The Marine Department reported a incident on involving the Singapore-registered tugboat, CHG 11 towing the barge ETHAN. The barge was carrying 4,000 tons of granite on a route from Songkhla to Singapore when water entered the barge’s hull, causing the vessel to tilt to its starboard side. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1340109-marine-department-reports-barge-incident-off-the-coast-of-songkhla/

The Marine Department reported a incident on October 7, involving the Singapore-registered tugboat, CHG 11 (IMO NO. 9252319), towing the barge ETHAN, also of Singaporean registration. The barge was carrying 4,000 tons of granite on a route from Songkhla to Singapore when water entered the barge’s hull, causing the vessel to tilt to its starboard side. The incident occurred in the Gulf of Thailand, approximately 3 nautical miles from the mouth of Thepha’s waterway, in Songkhla province, at coordinates Lat 6°54.1326’N Long 101°00.0676’E. Despite attempts to pump the water out, the vessel began to sink, with half of the barge submerged . The tugboat is owned by CHG Marine Services PTE. LTD., and its local representative is Lion Oil Limited. Upon receiving the distress signal, the crew of the CHG 11 was able to safely tow the barge to a shallow area for salvage operations. The incident did not occur in a major shipping lane, and no obstructions to maritime traffic were reported. All eight crew members aboard the tugboat were confirmed to be safe, with no injuries or fatalities. Additionally, there were no reports of oil spills or environmental pollution resulting from the incident. Salvage operations are ongoing, and authorities continue to monitor the situation to ensure it remains under control. Picture courtesy of Marine Department. -- 2024-10-08

Police Investigate Shocking Murder-Suicide of Family in Songkhla Authorities are urgently investigating the tragic deaths of a family of four, after a woman allegedly shot and killed her husband, a former municipal councillor, along with their two teenage children, before taking her own life. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1340108-police-investigate-shocking-murder-suicide-of-family-in-songkhla/

Authorities are urgently investigating the tragic deaths of a family of four, after a woman allegedly shot and killed her husband, a former municipal councillor, along with their two teenage children, before taking her own life in a luxury home. On October 7, at 15:00, Pol. Col. Banterng Laowcharoen, the superintendent of Muang Songkhla Police Station, received a report of four bodies found inside a two-story house in Soi Saiburi 49, Boyang Subdistrict, Songkhla Province. Police, forensic teams, and rescue services were immediately dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, officers found the body of the 62-year-old homeowner near the front door, and the body of his 15-year-old son on the living room sofa. Upstairs, the body of the 40-year-old wife was found in the bedroom, holding a 9mm handgun, while the body of their 17-year-old daughter was discovered in another bedroom. Initial investigations suggest that the wife shot her husband, who was a former local government councillor, as well as her son, a 10th-grade student at a prestigious local school, and her daughter, a 12th-grader preparing for university entrance exams, before turning the gun on herself. Police suspect the motive may stem from family-related issues, but further investigation is ongoing, with relatives being questioned for more details. The investigation continues as authorities seek to understand the full circumstances behind this event. Picture from responders. -- 2024-10-08

Car Plunges Off Chalongrat Expressway, Killing One Police received a report of a fatal crash involving a car that had fallen from the Chalongrat Expressway. The incident occurred near the Chatuchot Ring Road, at the entrance to Soi Nong Rahaeng 7. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1340106-car-plunges-off-chalongrat-expressway-killing-one/

Pol. Lt. Patinya Jirathakorn, Deputy Investigator at Khanna Yao Police Station,on the evening of October 7, at approximately 20:00, received a report of a fatal crash involving a car that had fallen from the Chalongrat Expressway. The incident occurred near the Chatuchot Ring Road, at the entrance to Soi Nong Rahaeng 7, on Kanchanaphisek Road in Klong Sam Wa district, Bangkok. Emergency responders, including officers from the Expressway Authority of Thailand and volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation, were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, authorities discovered a black Toyota Fortuner flipped upside down. The vehicle was severely damaged and inside the wreckage, the driver was found deceased at the wheel, with multiple injuries. The victim was identified as 52-year-old Mr. Thammarat (last name withheld), a sales manager from Pathum Thani province. Initial investigations suggest that the victim who was driving alone, likely returning from work in the Bang Na area to his home in Lam Luk Ka. It is believed that the driver may have attempted to exit towards Lam Luk Ka but lost control of the vehicle. The car collided with the expressway barrier, flipped, and plunged from a height equivalent to a five-story building. Rescue workers employed hydraulic equipment to extricate the body from the wreckage. The incident is under further investigation by the authorities. Picture from responders. -- 2024-10-08

UPDATE Fire Erupts in Pattaya Beer Bar and Guesthouse, Guests Trapped Inside A fire broke out early on October 7, at a beer bar and guesthouse located at 219/33, Soi 13/1, Beach Road, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung, Chonburi. The fire caused chaos as six guests, including one foreign tourist were trapped inside the building. The blaze started around 08:00 in a five-story commercial building, with the fire originating on the ground floor. The flames blocked the entrance, preventing some residents from escaping. Firefighters arrived quickly and extinguished the fire, eventually gaining control of the situation. Rescuers then managed to bring the trapped residents out of the building, the foreign tourist was spotted on a second floor balcony and firefighters reached him by ladder, but were able to escort out through the building. One person suffered from respiratory issues caused by smoke inhalation and was taken to Bang Lamung Hospital. The ground floor, which operated as a beer bar, suffered fire damage, while the upper floors, used as guest rooms, were not directly damaged by the fire but were filled with smoke. Emergency responders immediately worked to ventilate the building to clear the smoke. Wannee Phanlai, 42, the guesthouse caretaker, explained that she was resting on the fifth floor when she received a phone call informing her of the fire. In a panic, she rushed downstairs, encountering smoke. She attempted to escape and found the fire crew already trying to put out the fire. She suspects the fire may have been caused by an electrical short circuit, as she heard an explosion while firefighters were battling the blaze. Initial investigations are being conducted by Pol. Lt. Anan Mahakit-Asawakul from Pattaya City Police Station, and forensic teams are expected to further investigate the cause of the fire. -- 2024-10-07

I have gone back over all the reports and images from the scene. There were very few good images available when the original post was written. I don’t believe those are scrap marks, just shadows on a poor quality picture. (best that was available at the time). Below are further images, which have become available later, one shows the location of the 2 girls bodies (in the red box) and the other clearly shows no marks on the road beyond the bike. All reports say the pickup was travelling the wrong way against the traffic.

Yes you are correct, was typing the story as the incident was live streamed, and missed that out.

Sorry, showing my background, as the article was wrote from watching a live feed of the incident.

Emergency responders on the morning of October 7 at approximately 08.00, were called to a fire on Soi 13 off of Pattaya Beach Road. The fire was reported in a bar below a guest house, and smoke seen coming from the bar and the Tattoo shop next door. The fire was quickly dealt with by responders, but resorted in smoke logging of the premises. As the fire service were using ventilation fans to clear the smoke a hotel guest was spotted on the second floor balcony with smoke still lingering from the room behind them. A ladder of put up on the front of the building to access the guest, but he was led to safety by firefighters internally through the guest house, with a towel over his head. The tourist was given first aid for the effects of smoke inhalation at the scene. The cause of the fire and extent of damage is still under investigation. Picture and video from responders. -- 2024-10-07 My Movie.mp4

Guest House Fire Off Pattaya Beach Road Emergency responders on the morning of October 7 were called to a fire on Soi 13 off of Pattaya Beach Road. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340030-guest-house-fire-off-pattaya-beach-road/