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Pictures from responders. Former football star Kittipong Pathomsuk, nickname Pond, aged 29, who once played for Air Force Central FC, tragically died in a horrific car crash on the morning of September 20. The crash occurred on Kanchanaphisek Road, Thap Chang area, Bangkok, leaving two dead as the luxury Mercedes-Benz he was driving crashed and turned into wreckage. The crash happened at around 05:40, in front of a restaurant on Kanchanaphisek Road. Deputy Inspector Pongpat Sridong of Bang Chan Police Station, along with emergency responders from Rom Sai and Ruamkatanyu Foundations, rushed to the scene. The authorities found the black Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 E (license plate Bangkok) completely mangled and flipped over on the road’s median. The engine had been torn from the vehicle, and both front wheels had detached. A male victim, identified as Kittipong Pathomsuk, was found nearby, suffering from severe injuries, including multiple fractures, a twisted body, and a fatal head injury. A female passenger, whose identity is yet to be confirmed, was also found dead at the scene. According to an initial investigation, the car was speeding down a bridge when it hit a pothole, causing the driver to lose control. The vehicle swerved, struck the side barrier, and flipped violently, ejecting both occupants from the car. Police are working to determine who was behind the wheel, as the extent of the damage has made it difficult to confirm. CCTV footage from the area is being reviewed to shed light on the incident, while the bodies of the deceased have been sent to the Institute of Forensic Medicine for further examination. Kittipong, known as Pond, was once a professional footballer for the Air Force Central FC.. He had since transitioned into an online business selling luxury handbags with his wife. The investigation into the incident is ongoing. -- 2024-09-20

Fire Breaks Out at Electric Motorcycle Shop in Sisaket Province A fire broke out at an electric motorcycle shop in Rasri Salai District, Sisaket Province, affecting and damaging five commercial building units. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338644-fire-breaks-out-at-electric-motorcycle-shop-in-sisaket-province/

Picture from responders. A fire broke out at an electric motorcycle shop in Rasri Salai District, Sisaket Province, affecting and damaging five commercial building units. At approximately 17:00 on September 20, a fire engulfed the commercial building located at 349/4-9 Rattapracha Road (near Bangkok Bank, Rasri Salai Branch) in Mueang Khong Municipality, Rasri Salai District, Sisaket Province. According to preliminary inspections, the fire impacted five units, causing significant damage. The fire started in the electric motorcycle shop (349/6-8). The three units of the building were severely damaged, along with 29 electric motorcycles. The fire also spread to neighbouring businesses, a mobile phone shop (349/9), a single unit which suffered partial fire damage, and Thai Credit Bank Building (349/5), also a single unit sustained fire and heat damage. The Rasri Salai District Chief, in cooperation with the local police chief, emergency management officers, and volunteers, coordinated efforts to control the blaze. Fire trucks and water tankers from Mueang Khong Municipality and neighbouring local authorities were deployed, totalling 18 vehicles to control the fire. The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) had to cut power in the area, due to the proximity of high voltage cables to the fire. Responders were able to extinguish the fire by around 20:00. Thankfully, there were no injuries or fatalities reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation by forensic police. Local authorities are already assessing the damage with initial estimates of 5 million baht. -- 2024-09-20

Picture of the incident courtesy of ThaiRath. Multiple possible explosions were heard from an electric water pump station in Tha Song Khon, Maha Sarakham. The incident occurred as the station was operating at full capacity to pump water from an overflowing reservoir. The incident took place on September 19, following heavy rains that caused the Kaeng Loeng Chan Reservoir in Mueang District to exceed its capacity, reaching 105% with 8.4 million cubic metres of water, surpassing its 8 million cubic metre limit. As the water spilled over, it flowed into the overflow canal designed to channel excess water into the Chi River. However, the rising water level of the Chi River presented an obstacle to the drainage efforts. In response, irrigation officials activated four high-capacity pumps at the Tha Song Khon sluice gate to drain nearly 1 million cubic metres of water per day, aiming to prevent floodwaters from entering the inner city. At approximately 18:00 a short circuit occurred in the control panel of one of the electric pumps, igniting a fire inside the Tha Song Khon sluice gate building. Multiple explosions followed, sending clouds of smoke into the air and causing nearby villagers, who had been fishing near the station, to flee in all directions. The series of explosions ceased shortly after, but the control panel continued to burn, disabling all four pumps in operation. Rescue personnel from the Tha Song Khon Subdistrict Administrative Organisation (SAO) arrived at the scene, using fire extinguishers to put out the flames. Authorities are now awaiting forensic investigators to determine the cause of the fire and subsequent explosions. An official from the pump station stated that the pumps had been restarted at 17:00 following a brief one-hour break after running continuously for 10 hours. Moments after restarting, the official heard two loud bangs from the back of the control panel, and upon inspection, discovered a short circuit had triggered the fire. Despite efforts to shut down the system, an explosion occurred before the switch could be thrown, leaving the cause of the short circuit unclear. In preparation for the incoming Typhoon Saola, expected to hit the region on September 20, the irrigation department plans to deploy large portable pumps as a temporary measure. Officials will monitor water levels around the clock and advise residents to follow emergency protocols in the event of sudden flooding. -- 2024-09-20

Fire & Explosion Rocks Water Pump Station in Maha Sarakham Multiple possible explosions were heard from an electric water pump station in Tha Song Khon, Maha Sarakham. The incident occurred as the station was operating at full capacity to pump water from an overflowing reservoir. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338643-fire-explosion-rocks-water-pump-station-in-maha-sarakham/

Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A man foraging for banana shoots in a local forest stumbled upon a gruesome discovery after following a foul odour. The man, was shocked by what he found, as he discovered the decomposing body of a woman dumped in the woods, with insects crawling over the remains. Her upper body had decayed to the point that only skeletal remains were left. At 08:00 on September 19, 2024, Pol. Lt. Ratchanat Rassadornpranee, an investigator at Nakhon Chai Si Police Station, was alerted to the discovery of a body in a grassy area along the Nakhon Chai Si-Huai Phlu Road in Moo 5, Sam Phrathuan subdistrict, Nakhon Chai Si district, Nakhon Pathom province. Police officers, led by Pol. Col. Phayap Sothorangkun, the chief of Nakhon Chai Si Police Station, along with a forensic team, hospital staff from Huai Phlu, and the Nakhon Pathom Volunteer Foundation, arrived at the scene to investigate. The body was found lying face down in a water channel about three metres from the road. The corpse had swollen and was covered in maggots. Upon retrieving the body, police observed that it was severely decomposed, with the upper portion, from the chest upwards, reduced to almost skeletal remains. The lower body was swollen from decay. The victim, a female, had a black beaded bracelet on her right wrist, while a watch adorned her left wrist. A phone charger was tightly wrapped around her neck. In the back pocket of her shorts, officers found a wallet containing some cash, two Vietnamese banknotes, an ATM card, an eye donation card from the Thai Red Cross, a driver’s license, and an ID card identifying the victim as Ms. Thitirat (surname withheld), a 47-year-old resident of Bangkok. The body was handed over to the foundation for further autopsy at Nakhon Pathom Hospital. Mr. Surachet (surname withheld), 32, the first person to discover the body, who works as a farmer nearby, reported that he was searching for banana shoots that morning when he was overwhelmed by the strong stench. After following the smell, he found the body submerged in a water channel and immediately notified the police. Police contacted the victim’s family, who confirmed that Ms. Thitirat had been missing since 10 September 2024. She had last been seen driving a black MG sedan, leaving her home in the Din Daeng area of Bangkok to transport a passenger to Nakhon Pathom. Investigators believe that Ms. Thitirat may have been attacked and killed by the passenger, who then stole her vehicle. While police are still exploring other motives, they are focusing on robbery and murder. CCTV footage from various locations is being reviewed to trace the missing vehicle, which has been tracked heading south. GPS signals records from the car, shows that on September 13, the car was detected in Nakhon Sawan. CCTV cameras in Phuket recorded the vehicle on September 14, near Thalang District Office and the local police station. Phuket provincial police and Region 8 officers have been alerted, with instructions for all units to be on the lookout for the vehicle. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working swiftly to apprehend the suspect. -- 2024-09-20

Decomposing Body of Woman Found in Forest After Strong Stench Draws Attention A man foraging for banana shoots in a local forest stumbled upon a gruesome discovery after following a foul odour. The man, was shocked by what he found, as he discovered the decomposing body of a woman dumped in the woods. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338633-decomposing-body-of-woman-found-in-forest-after-strong-stench-draws-attention/

Picture and videos from responders. Rescue workers in Rayong on September 19, discovered the body of a missing tour boat captain in the Nong Pla Lai Reservoir. The boat had capsized the previous night, leading to a search that lasted over 12 hours. The incident occurred around 21:00 on September 18, when a longtail boat capsized in the reservoir, located in the Pluak Daeng subdistrict of Pluak Daeng district, Rayong province. There were six tourists and the boat captain on board. While all six tourists were rescued, the driver remained missing, prompting an overnight search by the Pluak Daeng rescue team. At 10:00 on September 19, after intense searches the rescue team’s divers went underwater again. They finally located the body of the driver, identified as 45-year-old Mr. Chaiwat, submerged 7 metres below the surface near the site of the capsized boat. His body was brought to shore, where Police Lieutenant Colonel Rakchat Petchchom of the Pluak Daeng Police Station, alongside a local hospital doctor, conducted an initial examination. No visible injuries were found, and the preliminary cause of death was determined to be drowning. The body was sent to the hospital for an autopsy. Rescue team leader Mr. Samart Srisat explained that they had been searching for the driver since the previous night, deploying sonar equipment to locate the body. After working and searching from 22:00 until 09:00, they finally found the body. Following this incident, the Pluak Daeng Police Station has initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the boat’s capsizing and will proceed with legal action accordingly. -- 2024-09-20 My Movie.mp4

Tour Boat Captain’s Body Discovered After 12 Hour Search : Rayong Rescue workers in Rayong on September 19, discovered the body of a missing tour boat captain in the Nong Pla Lai Reservoir. The boat had capsized the previous night, leading to a search that lasted over 12 hours. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338631-tour-boat-captain’s-body-discovered-after-12-hour-search-rayong/

Picture from responders. An incident occurred during heavy rainfall, causing a pickup truck driver to lose control and crash into a house in Ngao District. Fortunately, no one was home at the time. In early morning of September 19, at approximately 02:00, officers from the Ngao Police Station in Lampang Province were alerted to an accident where a pickup truck had skidded off the road and crashed into a house in Ban Pong, Ban Pong Subdistrict, Ngao District. Upon receiving the report, local rescue teams rushed to the scene to assist. At the crash site, authorities found a severely damaged bronze-colored pickup truck flipped on its side, having collided with a roadside home. The impact caused the house to collapse completely. The driver, identified as 30-year-old Mr. Aisawan Khananam from Ngao District, sustained injuries and was immediately transported to Ngao Hospital for treatment. Preliminary investigations revealed that Mr. Aisawan was returning home from work in Ban Pong Tao, Ngao District, when he lost control of the vehicle due to slippery conditions caused by earlier rain. The truck veered off the road and slammed into the house, which luckily was unoccupied at the time. The incident is still under investigation. -- 2024-09-20

Pickup Truck Driver Loses Control on Slippery Road, Crashes into House in Lampang An incident occurred during heavy rainfall, causing a pickup truck driver to lose control and crash into a house in Ngao District. Fortunately, no one was home at the time. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338630-pickup-truck-driver-loses-control-on-slippery-road-crashes-into-house-in-lampang/

Picture from responders. In a shocking crime, two bodies were discovered stuffed into the back of a pickup truck abandoned in a rice field in Kalasin province. The victims, a father and son, were found brutally murdered, and police are now investigating the case as a homicide. At around 9:00, local police were alerted to the discovery of the bodies in a pickup truck parked in a remote rice field in Non Sawan village, Nong Itao subdistrict, Yang Talat district. Upon investigation, officers identified the victims as 62-year-old Mr. Rian and his 32-year-old son, Mr. Piyapong, both residents of Yang Talat. According to preliminary reports, Mr. Rian was found with a gunshot wound to his left side, while his son showed signs of severe trauma, including head injuries from a blunt object, ligature marks on his neck, and a gunshot wound under his left armpit. The bodies were found lying atop one another in the bed of the Toyota pickup truck, which also contained a single cow standing unharmed. Further investigation at a nearby forest area, about 500 metres from the crime scene, uncovered shell casings, rope, shirt buttons, and bloodstains, suggesting that the murder took place there before the bodies were transported the short distance across the provincial boundary back into Kalasin. Residents reported seeing the two men in the area the previous afternoon but had assumed they were resting. The victims' relatives, including Mr. Piyapong’s wife, revealed that the father and son were cattle traders who had left home in the early hours of September 18 to conduct business as usual at a local cattle market. Mrs. Piyapong last spoke to her husband at 9:00 that day, but became concerned when subsequent calls went unanswered, prompting the family to begin searching for them. Police suspect that the murders were a targeted robbery, as the victims had reportedly been carrying 100,000 baht in cash from cattle sales, along with a gold necklace, both of which were missing from the scene. The attackers, believed to be a group of at least three, are thought to have known the victims and lured them into the fatal encounter. Authorities from Kalasin and Maha Sarakham provinces are now collaborating in a joint investigation, as the crime spanned both jurisdictions. They are working to gather further evidence and pursue suspects to bring those responsible to justice. The victims' family, devastated by the loss, has called for swift action in arresting the perpetrators. -- 2024-09-20

Father and Son Found Murdered in Pickup Truck in Kalasin's Rice Field Two bodies were discovered stuffed into the back of a pickup truck abandoned in a rice field in Kalasin province. The victims, a father and son, were found brutally murdered, and police are now investigating the case as a homicide. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338629-father-and-son-found-murdered-in-pickup-truck-in-kalasins-rice-field/

Vehicle Crashes into Canal, Woman Found Dead Inside A vehicle driven into a canal near Nong Sawa–Tha Muang Road, Moo 7, Nong Sawa subdistrict, Phanom Thuan district, Kanchanaburi province, results in discovery of missing woman. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338628-vehicle-crashes-into-canal-woman-found-dead-inside/

Pictures from responders of the car being removed from canal. The Miracle of Life Rescue Foundation (Khun Rattanawut) in Kanchanaburi received a report of a vehicle crash involving a car believed to have driven into a canal near Nong Sawa–Tha Muang Road, Moo 7, Nong Sawa subdistrict, Phanom Thuan district, Kanchanaburi province. The foundation's communication and coordination centre dispatched nearby volunteers to investigate. Upon arrival, they found a canal with evidence of tyre tracks on the grass by the canal’s edge. Oil was visible in the water, and debris was partially blocking the water flow, suggesting the presence of a vehicle. The foundation's underwater search team and local volunteers conducted an immediate search. They discovered a white Mazda pickup truck submerged in the canal. Inside the vehicle, they found the body of a deceased woman. She was subsequently removed from the water. Local residents confirmed that the deceased was the same person reported missing by her relatives the previous day. The deceased has been identified as Mrs. Mali Jamnongkul, aged 53, from Moo 7, Nong Sawa, Phanom Thuan district, Kanchanaburi. Authorities were notified to provide additional support for the investigation, which is ongoing. Picture from responders of the initial scene. -- 2024-09-20

Ride-Hailing Car Crashes into Oil Truck, Passenger Killed, One Injured in Rayong The collision occurred on the morning of September 19, in Rayong, where a ride-hailing car collided with the rear of an oil truck, resulting in the death of one passenger and severe injuries to another. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338557-ride-hailing-car-crashes-into-oil-truck-passenger-killed-one-injured-in-rayong/

Picture capture from CCTV. The collision occurred on the morning of September 19, in Rayong, where a ride-hailing car collided with the rear of an oil truck, resulting in the death of one passenger and severe injuries to another. The driver miraculously survived and attributed his escape to the protection of a sacred amulet. The incident took place around 06:30 at the Nong Kankrao intersection on Ban Bueng-Klaeng Road, in Klaeng district, Rayong province. Police officer Lt. Anupong Phuangpee from Klaeng Police Station received the emergency call and immediately coordinated with medical staff from Klaeng Hospital and rescue teams. At the scene, a red Toyota Altis with the Bangkok registration plate found severely damaged. One male passenger, identified as Mr. Khem, a 45-year-old Cambodian national, died on impact due to the force of the collision. Another male passenger sustained critical injuries and was rushed to Klaeng Hospital, while the driver was unscathed. The driver, identified as Mr. Plern, 46, testified that he was driving for Grab, transporting the two passengers from Bangkok to the Chanthaburi border. While approaching the intersection, his car rear-ended the oil truck. He expressed deep regret for the tragic outcome but considered himself lucky to have survived without injury, crediting his survival to a ‘Thao Wessuwan’ amulet he wore around his neck, a gift from a wandering monk. Mr. Anan Sa-ard, 38, the driver of the oil truck, stated that he had been transporting oil from Chonburi and was just starting to move after the red light when the incident occurred. He was initially unaware of the crash due to the truck's size and load but was alerted by another driver and stopped to check, discovering the car stopped at the rear of his vehicle. Police have begun questioning both drivers to investigate the cause of the accident and will follow legal procedures. They have also contacted the employer of the deceased and injured passengers. -- 2024-09-19 RPReplay_Final1726727071.mp4

Tragic Death of Family in Rayong: Father, Mother, and Daughter Found Deceased A family of three, consisting of a father, mother, and their young daughter, was found dead in their rented home in Pluak Daeng District, Rayong Province. A note was discovered at the scene, and initial investigations have found no visible signs of trauma, with authorities suspecting CO poisoning or suffocation as the cause of death. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338546-tragic-death-of-family-in-rayong-father-mother-and-daughter-found-deceased/

Picture of the burnt charcoal at the scene. A family of three, consisting of a father, mother, and their young daughter, was found dead in their rented home in Pluak Daeng District, Rayong Province. A note was discovered at the scene, and initial investigations have found no visible signs of trauma, with authorities suspecting CO poisoning or suffocation as the cause of death. In the morning of September 18, at 09:00, Pol. Sub-Lt. Natthaphon Chumpoo of the Pluak Daeng Police Station was notified of the tragic incident. The victims were discovered in the bedroom of a one-story townhouse located in Soi Mab Yang Phon 14, Mab Yang Phon Subdistrict. The deceased were identified as Mr. Saiyan, 50, the father; Ms. Kanokorn, 43, the mother; and their daughter, Anyaporn, 12. In the room there was a metal bowl containing charcoal remains, believed to have been used to fill the room with smoke. Authorities collected evidence from the scene, and forensic officers from Pluak Daeng Hospital conducted preliminary examinations. The absence of any external injuries on the bodies led doctors to initially suggest suffocation and carbon monoxide poisoning as the cause of death. The bodies have been sent to Pluak Daeng Hospital for further autopsy to determine the precise cause. Ms. Thongkoon, 46, a relative of the deceased, reported her suspicions after noticing the family had not left for work. Upon enlisting help to break into the house, the tragic discovery was made. She revealed that both parents suffered from depression, while the daughter had autism. The family had previously lived in Bangkok but relocated to Pluak Daeng following business troubles. Ms. Thongkoon mentioned that she had been closely supporting the family and was shocked by the incident. The owner of the rented house, who had leased the property to the family for a year, expressed disbelief, describing them as kind and good-natured people who had never missed a rent payment. The deaths came as a complete surprise to him. The investigation into the exact cause of this event continues. -- 2024-09-19

Picture courtesy of Khaosod. Authorities in Nonthaburi province are investigating the discovery of a newborn's body found floating in a canal, with the umbilical cord still attached. Police believe the infant had been dead for approximately two days before being found. A search is now underway to identify the mother. On September 18, officers from Sai Noi Police Station, alongside volunteers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation, arrived at the scene in response to reports of a newborn’s body floating in Khlong Ha Roi, Moo 2, Khlong Khwang Subdistrict, Sai Noi District, Nonthaburi Province. Medical professionals were called in to assist in the investigation. The body of the infant, found to be in good physical condition, was retrieved from the water by rescue workers. Preliminary examination revealed an elastic band tied around the umbilical cord, and it is estimated the infant had been deceased for around two days. Ms. Daraporn Kongprasert, 52, wife of the local village headman and a volunteer health worker in the area, reported that a resident had alerted them to the body. Upon inspection, they found the infant floating near a bridge about 20 metres from where it was initially spotted. Ms. Daraporn described the body as being face-down, with the newborn’s skin still red, and with the umbilical cord attached. She suggested that the body might not have been abandoned by a local, as she doubted anyone from the village would commit such an act. Ms. Daraporn speculated that the perpetrator might have been a migrant worker, given the significant population of migrant laborers living in the area, with many residing in nearby dormitories and working in local factories. She also confirmed that no local women were known to be pregnant, based on her role as a health worker. Police officials stated that they have photographed the scene and interviewed local residents but have yet to identify any suspects. Authorities plan to continue gathering information and will summon the responsible party for questioning. The infant's body has been sent to the Institute of Forensic Science for further examination to determine the exact cause of death and collect additional evidence. -- 2024-09-19

Discovery of Infant's Body Floating in a Canal in Nonthaburi Authorities in Nonthaburi province are investigating the discovery of a newborn's body found floating in a canal, with the umbilical cord still attached. Police believe the infant had been dead for approximately two days before being found. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338544-discovery-of-infants-body-floating-in-a-canal-in-nonthaburi/

Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A massive tree was uprooted by a violent rainstorm and collapsed onto a pickup truck, killing one and leaving another in critical condition, at approximately 19:00 on September 18. Officers from Klaeng Police Station in Rayong Province received a report of a fallen tree crushing a pickup truck on Route 344 between Ban Bueng and Klaeng. The incident occurred near kilometre marker 89, in the Khao Wang Chik curve, heading towards Chonburi in Moo 8, Krasae Bon Subdistrict, Klaeng District. Local authorities immediately coordinated with medical personnel from Klaeng Hospital and rescue workers from the Buddhist Association of Relief. Upon arriving at the scene, they found a large tree lying across a red Isuzu pickup truck with the license plate from Rayong. The vehicle had been completely crushed, with the cabin caved in. The 67-year-old male driver was found dead inside the vehicle, with fatal head injuries caused by the impact. His wife, who was seated in the front passenger seat, was found critically injured. Rescuers urgently extracted her from the wreckage and transported her to Klaeng Hospital for emergency treatment. An initial investigation revealed that the couple had just attended a relative's funeral in Pak Nam Prasae, Klaeng District. On their way home, a sudden and severe rainstorm hit the area, accompanied by strong winds. As they drove, a large tree along the roadside, unable to withstand the storm’s force, collapsed onto their vehicle. Investigations are ongoing regarding the fatal incident. -- 2024-09-19

Storm Topples Tree Onto Pickup Truck, Killing Driver and Critically Injuring Passenger A massive tree was uprooted by a violent rainstorm and collapsed onto a pickup truck, killing one and leaving another in critical condition, at approximately 19:00 on September 18. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338542-storm-topples-tree-onto-pickup-truck-killing-driver-and-critically-injuring-passenger/

Picture from responders. A truck driver lost control and overturned into the Jang River in Ban Pa Tan, Mae Tha District, Lampang Province, resulting in his death. The body was trapped inside the vehicle. At approximately 20:35, on September 18, emergency responders from the Luecha Phayao Foundation received a report of the incident. A large truck had veered off the road, flipped onto its side, and plunged into the river. The driver, a 56-year-old Thai man, was found trapped beneath the wreckage. Rescue teams, including divers from the Natee Lampang unit, were dispatched to the scene. Using hydraulic cutters, they worked to free the driver's body from the wreckage. By 22:00 rescuers and divers confirmed that his body was retrieved from the wreckage and sent for an autopsy. Police from Mae Tha Police Station are investigating the cause of the incident. -- 2024-09-19

Truck Overturns into Jang River in Lampang, Driver Killed A truck driver lost control and overturned into the Jang River in Ban Pa Tan, Mae Tha District, Lampang Province, resulting in his death. The body was trapped inside the vehicle. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338540-truck-overturns-into-jang-river-in-lampang-driver-killed/