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Navy Petty Officer Dies in Car Crash Near Pattaya A Sattahip based Navy Petty Officer lost his life in a car crash, in the Huai Yai subdistrict of Bang Lamung district. The officer was driving a red Suzuki Ciaz sedan at high speed when his vehicle veered off the road and crashed into a tree in the central ditch. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1339064-navy-petty-officer-dies-in-car-crash-while-in-uniform-near-pattaya/

Man Dies After Being Stabbed 27 Times in Surat Thani Following Dispute A 64-year-old man was brutally stabbed in Surat Thani following an altercation with a neighbour over a longstanding dispute. The victim was found dead at the scene with 27 stab wounds inflicted by a fruit knife. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1339038-man-dies-after-being-stabbed-27-times-in-surat-thani-following-dispute/

Picture captured from CCTV. A 64-year-old man was brutally stabbed to death on September 25, in Surat Thani following an altercation with a neighbour over a longstanding dispute. The victim, identified as Mr. Ratphon (last name withheld), was found dead at the scene with 27 stab wounds inflicted by a fruit knife. The incident occurred in front of a house in Tha Chang District, Surat Thani Province, at around 21:30. Police from Tha Chang Police Station were called to investigate the scene. The location was a two-story house where officers discovered two empty bottles of liquor, several soda bottles, and drinking glasses on a wooden table. Nearby, under the rear wheel of a white Toyota pickup truck, the lifeless body of Mr. Ratphon was found with a yellow-handled fruit knife lodged in his chest. Preliminary investigations revealed that the assailant, Mr. Chalermphon (last name withheld), 53, had fled the scene after the stabbing. Witnesses reported that the two men had a history of conflict over a car crash. Attempts to resolve the matter failed, leading to continued tension between them. Ms. Sunet (last name withheld), 73, a neighbour , stated that both men lived alone and frequently drank alcohol. On the night of the incident, Mr. Chalermphon had been drinking with friends outside his house, while Mr. Ratphon, who was known for heavy drinking, was at home. The exact cause of the confrontation remains unclear, as Ms. Sunet had already gone to bed. CCTV footage from a nearby house captured Mr. Ratphon parking his Mazda pickup truck at 21:22 and entering his home briefly before returning outside. The footage then cut off, but at 21:26, Mr. Ratphon’s body was seen lying next to the vehicle, with a figure running into the alley. According to police interviews, the altercation escalated after Mr. Ratphon retrieved a machete from the back of his truck and attacked Mr. Chalermphon. In self-defense, Mr. Chalermphon allegedly used a fruit knife to stab Mr. Ratphon multiple times, resulting in his death. Mr. Chalermphon was also injured, sustaining a serious wound, which almost severed his arm, and was taken to Tha Chang Hospital by a friend. Police later arrested him and are pursuing charges. The investigation is ongoing. -- 2024-09-25

Picture from responders. Chiang Mai's Provincial Police Radio Centre received a report of a fire at 01.00 on September 25, at a commercial building near Kad Luang Market, located in the Chang Moi Subdistrict of Mueang Chiang Mai District. Emergency services, including the Chiang Mai Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department and rescue teams, were immediately dispatched to the scene. The fire broke out in a three-story commercial building, with thick smoke and flames rapidly spreading across the second and third floors. Firefighters promptly called in additional fire trucks and requested that the Provincial Electricity Authority temporarily cut off the power supply to the area to prevent further hazards. Crews worked for nearly two hours before successfully containing the blaze. Four adjacent units were damaged by the fire. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported. The total value of the damage is still under assessment by authorities. Eyewitnesses recounted hearing a loud explosion while they were sleeping, followed by shouts of "Fire!" When they rushed outside, they saw flames and thick smoke consuming the buildings and spreading quickly to neighboring units. Residents had to flee the area to escape the advancing fire. Initial investigations suggest that the fire may have been caused by an electrical short circuit. Police and fire officials are continuing to investigate the exact cause of the blaze. Adding to the chaos, light rain was falling at the time of the fire, and the Ping River’s water level had risen significantly. Floodwaters have already begun to overflow into parts of Chiang Mai city, especially in areas adjacent to the river. -- 2024-09-25

Late-Night Fire Engulfs Four Buildings at Kad Luang, Chiang Mai The fire broke out in a three-story commercial building, with thick smoke and flames rapidly spreading across the second and third floors. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1339021-late-night-fire-engulfs-four-buildings-at-kad-luang-chiang-mai/

Picture from responders. At approximately 06:15 on September 24, the rescue unit of the Muang Yao Subdistrict Municipality in Hang Chat District, Lampang, received a distress call from a local resident. The caller reported an incident in Ban Mai Samakkhi, Moo 11, Muang Yao Subdistrict, where a man had been crushed by a collapsed charcoal kiln. Rescue personnel swiftly arrived at the scene and discovered the victim, a 69-year-old man, unconscious beneath the heavy structure. Rescuers had to cool down the debris and remove the collapsed brickwork by hand to reach and remove the casualty. Despite immediate efforts to revive him through CPR, the man succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have since transported the body to Hang Chat Hospital for a formal autopsy, before releasing it to the victim’s family for religious funeral rites. -- 2024-09-25

A 69-Year-Old Man Crushed to Death by Collapsed Charcoal Kiln: Lampang The rescue unit of the Muang Yao Subdistrict Municipality in Hang Chat District, Lampang, received a distress call reporting an incident where a man had been crushed by a collapsed charcoal kiln. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1339020-a-69-year-old-man-crushed-to-death-by-collapsed-charcoal-kiln-lampang/

Picture from responders. The body of 24-year-old Mr. Chaiwan, who went missing after falling into the Nam Lang River near a weir in Ban Rai, Sop Pong Subdistrict, Pang Mapha District, Mae Hong Son, was recovered on September 24, after a six-day search operation. The search resumed at 08:30 in the morning, with teams divided to explore the area from the weir downstream along the Nam Lang River, extending to the Rukud Nam Lang section. At 12:30 a team member spotted what appeared to be a body caught on the riverbank across from their path. Officials deployed a rubber boat to cross the river and confirm the discovery. Tragically, it was determined to be the body of the missing man, Mr. Chaiwan. At 14.00 the body was removed from the scene, and authorities conducted an official examination. According to the police, there were no signs of foul play, and Mr. Chaiwan’s wife has stated that she does not question the cause of death, so the body was transported to Ban Rai temple for cremation. Authorities expressed their gratitude to the search teams, including Mr. Weeraphong Rattanasri, Pang Mapha District Chief, district security officials, Village Headman and residents of Ban Rai, the local rescue units, divers from the Pai Samakkhi Rescue Team, the Provincial Disaster Relief Team, and officers from various local and provincial agencies. -- 2024-09-25

Drowning Incident in Mae Hong Son: Body of Missing Man Recovered After Six-Day Search The body of 24-year-old man, who went missing after falling into the Nam Lang River near a weir in Ban Rai, Sop Pong Subdistrict, Pang Mapha District, Mae Hong Son, was recovered on September 24, after a six-day search operation. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1339019-drowning-incident-in-mae-hong-son-body-of-missing-man-recovered-after-six-day-search/

Picture from Khoasod. The teaching staff and parents of Wat Daeng School in Nonthaburi were left heartbroken after the tragic death of the acting school director, Phutthawat Kongwong, aged 56, who fell from the roof of the school building while attempting to repair storm damage. The incident occurred on September 22, when Phutthawat climbed onto the roof to fix tiles that had been torn off by heavy rain and winds, causing water leaks into classrooms. Thongsai Yenprasert, President of Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO), confirmed the incident. Phutthawat, who was also the deputy director of Wat Salak Nua School, was serving as the acting director of Wat Daeng School in Sai Ma Subdistrict. He fell from the fourth floor while trying to repair a hole in the roof. Phutthawat was rushed to Phra Nang Klao Hospital but succumbed to his injuries passing away at 12:30 on September 24. Suntaree Kaewpetch, a kindergarten teacher, described Phutthawat as a cheerful and kind-hearted leader who often treated his colleagues as family. On the day of the accident, a Sunday, he had come to the school, as he often did on weekends, to ensure the school's safety and inspect any damage. Upon learning from a teacher that storm winds had damaged the roof, Phutthawat and another teacher went to check the situation on the fourth floor. Seeing the large gap in the roof caused by the storm, he decided to fix it himself, fearing that the problem would worsen if left unattended, especially with students expected to return on Monday. Despite warnings from colleagues, Phutthawat climbed a ladder to reach the roof. Tragically, while nearing the damaged area, he lost his footing and fell through the ceiling, landing in the bathroom below. He was found unconscious with severe head injuries and was immediately taken to the hospital. The school community has been deeply affected by his passing. Virat Sritlalai, an elementary teacher who witnessed the event, recalled how he had warned Phutthawat not to climb the roof and expressed profound grief over the incident. Phutthawat's selfless dedication to his students and staff, even on his days off, was evident in his final moments. Phutthawat's body will be laid to rest at Wat Daeng Thammachart, where a funeral service will be hosted by the school staff and Nonthaburi PAO. Discussions are underway regarding potential support for Phutthawat's family in recognition of his contributions to the school. -- 2024-09-25 RPReplay_Final1727234498.mp4

Acting School Director Falls to Death While Repairing Roof Damaged by Storm The teaching staff and parents of Wat Daeng School in Nonthaburi were left heartbroken after the tragic death of the acting school director, Phutthawat Kongwong, aged 56, who fell from the roof of the school building while attempting to repair storm damage. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1339018-acting-school-director-falls-to-death-while-repairing-roof-damaged-by-storm/

Picture courtesy of SiamChon. Pattaya police received a report at 20.05 on September 24, of a body found near a pond in a deserted area off Soi Thepprasit 17, Nong Prue Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province. The report was received by Lt. Col. Sanan Kotanont, Deputy Inspector of Pattaya Police Station (Dongtan Branch), who immediately informed his superior, Pol. Col. Navin Theerawit, and a team of investigators, along with rescue personnel from Sawang Boriboon Pattaya Foundation, rushed to the scene. The location was a large, overgrown area with a large pond. Beside a mound of earth, authorities found the body of a man, estimated to be between 50 and 60 years old. The man was wearing a blue T-shirt, black track pants with red stripes, and black sneakers, which had been removed and placed near his feet. Next to the body, police found a small towel and a pair of glasses. It was estimated that the man had been dead for at least 10 hours. Near the pond, authorities also discovered a fishing rod with bait cast, which was collected as evidence. Initial reports indicate that a local resident, who had come to fish in the area, stumbled upon the body and immediately alerted the authorities. As of now, the identity of the deceased remains unknown. Authorities are investigating missing persons reports and have sent the body to the Institute of Forensic Medicine at the Police General Hospital for an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. The investigation is ongoing. -- 2024-09-25

Man Found Dead Near Pond in Pattaya Pattaya police received a report at 20.05 on September 24, of a body found near a pond in a deserted area off Soi Thepprasit 17, Nong Prue Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1339016-man-found-dead-near-pond-in-pattaya/

Picture from responders. A 55-year-old man tragically lost his life while attempting to repair a water pump in a 12-metre deep groundwater well, succumbing to the effects of toxic hydrogen sulfide gas (H2S) and a lack of breathable air, on the morning of September 24, in Chai Nat Province. The victim, identified as Pichailak Khumjiamkasem, was working in a field in Don Kam Subdistrict, Sankhaburi District, when the fatal incident occurred. He was accompanied by his wife, 47-year-old Chayanphim Khumjiamkasem, who helplessly watched the situation unfold. According to local authorities, who arrived on the scene following the call, Pichailak had entered the well to fix a malfunctioning pump. As he descended, he began to struggle with breathing, trying to climb back up the ladder but was quickly overpowered by the toxic gas. His wife, seeing him in distress, rushed to find help, but it was too late by the time rescuers arrived. Rescue teams from Cha Nat’s disaster response unit, along with medical professionals, spent over an hour recovering Pichailak’s body from the narrow well. Equipped with breathing apparatus and ropes, the team faced numerous challenges due to the depth and lack of breathable air in the well. The presence of H2S was confirmed by using a gas detector. Chayanphim, visibly distraught, recounted how the tragedy unfolded. "He went down to fix the pump. At first, everything seemed fine, but suddenly, he couldn’t breathe. I saw him struggling to climb back up, but he just didn’t have the strength. By the time I could get help, it was too late." Authorities have confirmed that Pichailak died from asphyxiation caused by the lack of oxygen in the well and the inhalation of hydrogen sulfide gas. His body was later handed over to his family for religious rites. Hydrogen sulfide gas (H2S) gives off a “rotten egg” odour. This gas can occur in wells naturally as a result of decay and chemical reactions with soil and rocks or produced by certain “sulfur bacteria” in the ground water. -- 2024-09-25

Man Dies in Well While Repairing Water Pump: Chai Nat A 55-year-old man tragically lost his life while attempting to repair a water pump in a 12-metre deep groundwater well, succumbing to the effects of toxic hydrogen sulfide gas (H2S) and a lack of breathable air in Chai Nat Province. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339014-man-dies-in-well-while-repairing-water-pump-chai-nat/

Picture from responders. The body of a 47-year-old park ranger was discovered floating near the coast of Koh Kham in Rayong Province on the morning of September 24. The cause of death remains a mystery, and authorities are conducting a thorough investigation. The deceased, identified as Surachit, was found face down in the water, dressed only in shorts, by local residents near the Khao Laem Ya-Mu Ko Samet National Park area. Officers from Pae Police Station, along with medical staff from Rayong Hospital and a rescue team, arrived on the scene shortly after 10:30 to recover the body. Preliminary examinations revealed no signs of injury, and it is believed that Surachit had been dead for at least two hours before being found. Surachit, a cheerful man known to enjoy drinking, worked as a park ranger on Koh Kham. On the day of his death, he was off duty. Initial investigations suggest that he may have fainted and fallen into the sea without anyone noticing, eventually drowning. His body was later washed ashore by the tide, where it was discovered by locals who alerted the authorities. Investigators are interviewing his colleagues on the island and his wife, as well as reviewing CCTV footage to determine the events leading up to his death. The body has been sent to Rayong Hospital for an autopsy. -- 2024-09-25

Park Ranger Found Dead in Sea, Investigation Underway: Rayong The body of a 47-year-old park ranger was discovered floating near the coast of Koh Kham in Rayong Province on the morning of September 24. The cause of death remains a mystery, and authorities are conducting a thorough investigation. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339013-park-ranger-found-dead-in-sea-investigation-underway-rayong/

Picture from responders. In a heartbreaking incident in Pathum Thani, a 67-year-old woman was fatally attacked by a Pit Bull while cycling near her home in Chiang Rak Noi, Sam Khok District. The woman, identified as Daeng Thamtanta, was found with severe bite wounds over most of her body. Despite efforts by emergency responders to revive her, she was pronounced dead at the scene. Police and rescue teams responded to the incident at 16:30, following a report from the Sam Khok Police Station. The aggressive dog, named Poikae, reportedly belonged to a nearby resident, Mrs. Kiatkanok Taenla, who kept it with six other dogs. Witnesses said they heard the attack and rushed to help. Mrs. Pratheuang Nakpradit, a 76-year-old neighbour , described hearing the sound of dogs fighting and rushed to find Daeng being mauled. Despite attempts to call off the dog, the situation turned tragic. Mrs. Kiatkanok, the dog's owner, admitted that this was not the first incident involving Poikae, as the Pit Bull had recently bitten other family members, including her 17-year-old daughter. Mrs. Kiatkanok expressed her distress, stating that she could no longer manage the aggressive dog and wished to hand it over to an animal protection group. Local residents reported that Poikae had attacked several others before, raising concerns about the safety of the neighbourhood. Authorities are investigating the incident, and the body of the deceased has been sent to the Forensic Science Institute. Picture courtesy of ThaiRath of the dog that attacked the woman. -- 2024-09-24

Pit Bull Attacks & Kills 67-Year-Old Woman Cycling in Pathum Thani A 67-year-old woman was fatally attacked by a Pit Bull while cycling near her home in Chiang Rak Noi, Sam Khok District. The woman was found with severe bite wounds over most of her body. Despite efforts by emergency responders to revive her, she was pronounced dead at the scene. Full Story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1339000-pit-bull-attacks-kills-67-year-old-woman-cycling-in-pathum-thani/

Picture courtesy of Daily News. A 23-year-old Belgian man caused havoc at the Pak Kret Police Station after being detained for erratic behavior on a Bangkok expressway. The incident, which occurred on September 24, saw Mr. Van Mullem Wout, under the influence of alcohol, engage in a series of disruptive acts, including defecating on the station floor and stripping down to his underwear to mock officers. The chaotic episode began when expressway officers reported a foreign man running on the highway, and fearing for his safety, a patrol unit was dispatched to pick him up, later identifying him as the Belgian national, Mr. Wout. After arriving at the station, he initially calmed down and rested for an hour, but soon afterward, the situation escalated. Wout began to defecate in the police station, filling the area with a foul odour. Officers attempted to escort him to clean up, but instead, he snuck behind the station, stripped down to just his underwear, and began dancing and teasing the officers. Exhausted from his antics, he eventually collapsed on the steps of a nearby police flat. Authorities quickly moved to dress him and calm him down. At around 08:00, Wout crossed over to Horwang Nonthaburi School, located opposite the station, but was promptly followed and apprehended again. He was placed in a holding cell to sober up. In the wake of the bizarre disturbance, immigration authorities were contacted to take further action and handle the case according to legal procedures. -- 2024-09-24

Chaos at the Police Station Drunken Belgian Man Defecates and Dances in Underwear A 23-year-old Belgian man caused havoc at the Pak Kret Police Station after being detained for erratic behavior on a Bangkok expressway. The incident saw him engage in a series of disruptive acts, including defecating on the station floor and stripping down to his underwear to mock officers. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338980-chaos-at-the-police-station-drunken-belgian-man-defecates-and-dances-in-underwear/

Picture from responders. A bank employee driving an electric vehicle (EV) was tragically killed in a late-night accident after falling asleep at the wheel and crashing into the rear of an 18-wheeler truck. The accident occurred on Rama 2 Road, heading south, near an NGV gas station at kilometre marker 59+500 in Bang Kaew, Mueang district, Samut Songkhram. At approximately 23:30 on September 23, Pol. Lt. Col. Chetha Onsut, an investigator from Samut Songkhram Police Station, received a report of a fatal rear-end collision. Rescue teams from the Sawang Benjatham Foundation quickly arrived at the scene alongside the police. Upon their arrival, they discovered the body of Mr. Sarut (surname withheld), aged 40, a bank employee from Samut Sakhon. He was found dead in the driver's seat of his white BYD Dolphin EV, with severe injuries to his head, chest and legs. Rescue workers used hydraulic equipment to extricate his body from the heavily damaged vehicle. Responders reported there was no fire and had no problems with the vehicle’s batteries. Nearby, officials found the 18-wheeler involved in the collision, a white Isuzu truck registered in Ratchaburi, with its trailer also bearing Ratchaburi. The rear of the truck was damaged. The driver, Mr. Jakkrit (surname withheld), 30, from Bang Saphan district, Prachuap Khiri Khan, was present and waiting to provide a statement to the police. Mr. Jakkrit recounted that he had been transporting wood boards from Lopburi to Krabi. At the time of the accident, he had parked his truck in the left lane with hazard lights on, as he had briefly stepped out to sign paperwork at a nearby document kiosk. His girlfriend, who had exited the vehicle to use the restroom, was in the process of climbing back into the truck when the EV, traveling at high speed, collided with the rear of the trailer without any signs of braking. The impact threw his girlfriend into the truck's console, causing minor injuries, while belongings in the truck's cab were scattered by the force of the crash. Preliminary investigations suggest that the deceased, after finishing his late shift at the bank, may have been fatigued, causing him to fall asleep at the wheel. This led to his vehicle veering out of control and crashing into the 18-wheeler. Authorities have sent the body to Somdet Phra Buddhaleelat Hospital for an autopsy, with further examination to be conducted at the forensic department of Ratchaburi Hospital. Police are continuing their investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident, and legal proceedings will follow accordingly. -- 2024-09-24

EV Collision Kills Bank Employee in Samut Songhram A bank employee driving an electric vehicle (EV) was tragically killed in a late-night accident after falling asleep at the wheel and crashing into the rear of an 18-wheeler truck. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338957-ev-collision-kills-bank-employee-in-samut-songhram/

Pictures from responders. Emergency services were alerted via hotline 199 on September 24, about a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) leak in the Pruksa Village, The Seasons Romklao-Lat Krabang housing estate, located in Soi Chalong Krung 53, Chalong Krung Road, Lam Pla Thiew subdistrict, Lat Krabang district. Firefighters and rescue teams from the Lat Krabang Fire and Rescue Station were immediately dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival at approximately 10:15, the officials began inspecting the area to assess the situation. It was confirmed that a 15-kilogram LPG cylinder had leaked, leading to an explosion. The blast had ripped wall linings off, broke windows and part of the roof had been blown away., with a stand up fan found hanging from the ceiling. Fortunately the force of the blast had vented the home, so there was no fire, with no further gas build up and responders isolated the cylinder by turning off the valve. Unfortunately, the blast resulted in one person being injured, a 73-year-old woman who was in the home at the time of the incident. Paramedics from Lat Krabang Hospital promptly arrived on the scene and began administering first aid to the victim, who was found under the debris. She had suffered suspected fractures to arms and legs and was only semi conscious with a head injury. The casualty was transported to the hospital for further treatment. The cause of the leak is under investigation, but this incident underscores the importance of strict safety measures and regular checks on gas cylinders to avoid potentially catastrophic outcomes. Video below courtesy of CH3 showing some of the damage. -- 2024-09-24 RPReplay_Final1727164443.mp4

Cooking Gas Leak Incident in Lat Krabang Results in Explosion and Injury A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) leak in the Pruksa Village, The Seasons Romklao-Lat Krabang housing estate, located in Lat Krabang district, resulted in an explosion which left one person in hospital. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338956-cooking-gas-leak-incident-in-lat-krabang-results-in-explosion-and-injury/