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Truck Collision in Lopburi Claims One Life, Victim Trapped in Wreckage A fatal truck collision occurred on Highway 21 in Lopburi, resulting in one death and one injury. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338136-truck-collision-in-lopburi-claims-one-life-victim-trapped-in-wreckage/

Picture from responders. A fatal truck collision occurred on Highway 21 in Lopburi, resulting in one death and one injury. The incident took place on the Saraburi-Lom Sak route near kilometre marker 44 in Khok Salung subdistrict, Phatthana Nikhom district, Lopburi province. On September 13, authorities received a report from the Khok Salung Police Radio Communication Centre of an accident involving two trucks. A 6-wheel Hino truck with a Saraburi license plate rear-ended a parked 12-wheel truck with a Nakhon Ratchasima plate, causing both vehicles to overturn and crash off the side of the road. The 6-wheel truck was severely damaged at the front, where rescue teams found one injured individual, a 24-year-old Thai man, who was quickly extracted from the wreckage and transported to Phatthana Nikhom Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A second person, a 22-year-old man from Saraburi, was found deceased in the passenger seat, trapped inside the crushed vehicle. Rescue workers used specialised tools to cut through the wreckage and recover his body. The cause of the accident is currently under investigation by the Khok Salung Police. -- 2024-09-14 Get the ASEAN NOW daily NEWSLETTER - Click HERE to subscribe

Landslide Devastates Hill Tribe Homes: Mae Fa Luang, Claims 4 Lives Including an 8-Year-Old A deadly landslide struck the Mae Fa Luang district in Chiang Rai, claiming the lives of four people, including an 8-year-old girl. Over 150 houses were damaged. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338135-landslide-devastates-hill-tribe-homes-mae-fa-luang-claims-4-lives-including-an-8-year-old/

Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A deadly landslide on September 13, struck the Mae Fa Luang district in Chiang Rai, claiming the lives of four people, including an 8-year-old girl. Over 150 houses were damaged , leaving the community in shock and grief. The event occurred in the Maemao Village, Thoet Thai sub-district, where a massive landslide engulfed homes, one of which belonged to the family of young Sunattha, a local child who tragically lost her life. Her schoolteacher, Woww Natthipha, took to Facebook to express her sorrow, writing: "RIP Sunattha. My heart is shattered. She was a kind, cheerful child who greeted me every day and helped with everything. This is a loss no one wanted." The landslide caused extensive damage to the area, rendering entire houses uninhabitable. Mae Fa Luang has been cut off, with roads and electricity out of service, leaving many without communication. Reports indicate that 50 households remain trapped in the villages of Thoet Thai, Akhu, and Chateet. Among the damaged areas, Maemao reported 33 destroyed homes and 1 death, Pajee saw 1 death but no destroyed houses, and Nator reported 35 damaged homes with 1 fatality. Other affected areas include Pang Mahan (15 homes, no fatalities), Mong Kao Lang and Mong Paed Lang (20 homes damaged), and Huamaekham (30 homes, 1 death). Rescue and relief efforts are still ongoing, with access to the area extremely difficult. -- 2024-09-14 Get the ASEAN NOW daily NEWSLETTER - Click HERE to subscribe

Elderly Woman Drowns While Shrimp Diving in Bang Pakong River Authorities in Chachoengsao reported the death of a 63-year-old woman, who drowned in the Bang Pakong River while diving for shrimp, a livelihood she had practiced for decades despite her son’s repeated warnings to stop due to her age. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338134-elderly-woman-drowns-while-shrimp-diving-in-bang-pakong-river/

Picture showing location of the incident. Authorities in Chachoengsao reported the death of a 63-year-old woman, Boonmee (surname withheld) on September 13, who drowned in the Bang Pakong River while diving for shrimp, a livelihood she had practiced for decades despite her son’s repeated warnings to stop due to her age. At 10:30 Lieutenant Alisa Thirasilp, an investigator from the Muang Chachoengsao Police Station, received a report of a body found floating in the Bang Pakong River near the Bang Pakong Water Dam in Bang Kaew subdistrict. Rescue teams and forensic specialists from Phutthasothon Hospital were dispatched to the scene. Fishermen had discovered the woman’s body floating face-up in the river and had used ropes to pull it ashore. Upon investigation, the body was identified as Mrs. Boonmee from Ban Saowachakok in Bang Khla district. Further details revealed that her son, Mr. Jatuporn (surname withheld), 27, had reported his mother missing after she went diving for shrimp near the local market canal the previous day. Despite rescue efforts, divers were unable to locate her body, and the search was suspended for the night. Mrs. Boonmee's body was found with a shrimp-catching net still tied around her waist. Her son shared that she had supported the family by diving for shrimp since he was a child. Even though he had urged her to retire from the dangerous profession due to her age, she refused, worried about losing her income. “I came home from work yesterday and couldn't find her,” said Mr. Jatuporn. “After asking around, I learned that she had gone to the canal to dive for shrimp, but no one had seen her since. I notified the police and rescue teams, but we couldn’t find her.” Authorities believe Mrs. Boonmee may have suffered a medical issue while diving, causing her to drown without anyone noticing. Her body has been sent for further examination at Phutthasothon Hospital. -- 2024-09-14 Get the ASEAN NOW daily NEWSLETTER - Click HERE to subscribe

Mass Illness at Samut Sakhon Steel Factory Sends 21 Workers to Hospital Samut Sakhon, 21 workers at, a steel and iron manufacturing company fell ill, experiencing symptoms of chest tightness, vomiting and fainting, from possible chemical leak. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338133-mass-illness-at-samut-sakhon-steel-factory-sends-21-workers-to-hospital/

Picture from responders. Samut Sakhon, 21 workers at, a steel and iron manufacturing company located in Chaimongkol subdistrict, Mueang district, fell ill, experiencing symptoms of chest tightness, vomiting and fainting, at approximately 16:15 on September 13. Emergency medical response teams from several hospitals, including Samut Sakhon Hospital, Ekachai Hospital, Mahachai 1 Hospital, Jesada 2 Hospital, Banphaeo Hospital, and Vibhavadi Hospital, as well as the Public Welfare Foundation, dispatched 10 ambulances to the scene. The affected employees were quickly transported to local hospitals in Samut Sakhon for further treatment. The incident was overseen by Mr. Praphan Thueksakul, the district chief of Mueang Samut Sakhon, alongside local officials from the Chaimongkol Subdistrict Administrative Organisation and the provincial public health office. The Samut Sakhon Provincial Industry Office and other relevant authorities are currently investigating the cause of the mass illness. Initial reports suggest that the workers may have been exposed to harmful fumes from a possible chemical leak, in or near the factory, but the exact cause has yet to be determined. Further investigation is ongoing with air sampling being carried out around the factory. -- 2024-09-14 Get the ASEAN NOW daily NEWSLETTER - Click HERE to subscribe

Elderly Man Killed in Encounter with Wild Elephant in Kanchanaburi A 71-year-old man lost his life after a sudden encounter with a wild elephant while riding his motorcycle in Kanchanaburi. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338132-elderly-man-killed-in-encounter-with-wild-elephant-in-kanchanaburi/

Picture courtesy of Khaosod. In a tragic incident on September 13, a 71-year-old man lost his life after a sudden encounter with a wild elephant while riding his motorcycle in Kanchanaburi. The incident occurred on Highway 3199, in the Sri Sawat District. Phaitoon Intraboot, head of the Salak Phra Wildlife Sanctuary, reported that the incident took place in the early morning. Local residents alerted wildlife officials stationed at the Mae Lamun Protection Unit that a villager had been severely injured by a wild elephant. The accident happened near the foothills in Village 4, Dan Mae Chaleb Subdistrict. Authorities, along with the village security team and medics from Tha Kradan Hospital, rushed to the scene. They found the victim’s motorcycle overturned in the middle of the road, while the severely injured man was discovered in a roadside ditch. At first, the victim was able to sit up and respond to the officers’ questions. Despite the efforts of emergency responders to transport him to Tha Kradan Hospital, the man, identified as Somkorn, a resident of Village 2, Tha Kradan Subdistrict, succumbed to his injuries en route to the hospital. Preliminary investigations revealed that he had suffered severe internal bleeding, believed to have been caused by the elephant’s attack. Authorities suspect that as Somkorn navigated a curve in the road, he failed to notice the elephant ahead in time. Startled, the wild elephant charged at him, knocking him off his motorcycle and stomping on him, resulting in fatal injuries. Somkorn’s relatives have accepted the cause of death, and his body has been handed over to the family for funeral rites. -- 2024-09-14 Get the ASEAN NOW daily NEWSLETTER - Click HERE to subscribe

Chiang Rai Man Swept Away by Floodwaters After Checking Car Found Dead Authorities in Chiang Rai reported the discovery of the body of a man, aged 29, who had been swept away by strong floodwaters in front of his mother. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338131-chiang-rai-man-swept-away-by-floodwaters-after-checking-car-found-dead/

Picture courtesy of ThaiRath Local authorities in Chiang Rai, on September 13, reported the discovery of the body of Mr. Udomsak Chueamuangphan, aged 29, who had been swept away by strong floodwaters in front of his mother. The incident occurred on the morning of September 12, when Mr. Udomsak, a resident of Ban Pang Ngiu village in Robwiang subdistrict, Mueang district, went outside to check on his car parked near his home, which had been inundated by floodwaters. As he stood near the vehicle, he was caught off guard by the fast-moving current, losing his balance and disappearing beneath the water. His mother, Mrs. Kanokwan Chueamuangphan, 62, witnessed the tragedy from a short distance but was unable to help. "I saw him fall, but at first, I didn’t realise it was my son. I wanted to rush to his aid, but my husband stopped me, fearing I would also be swept away by the strong current," Mrs. Kanokwan said. The family faced further complications, as they were unable to immediately seek help. Their mobile phone batteries were dead, and the power was out, making it impossible to contact rescue services. Flooded roads hindered movement, leaving the family isolated. It was only when soldiers delivering food supplies to flood victims passed by that they were able to report the incident. Search and rescue teams, including the Siam Mae Lao rescue unit and the Sangtham Chiang Rai rescue unit, were immediately dispatched to search for Mr. Udomsak. However, with nightfall approaching, the search was postponed. The next morning, on September 13, Mr. Udomsak’s body was recovered from the floodwaters. His remains have been sent to Chiang Rai Prachanukroh Hospital for an autopsy. -- 2024-09-14 Get the ASEAN NOW daily NEWSLETTER - Click HERE to subscribe

Ubon Ratchathani: 81-Year-Old Woman and Two Dogs Perish in House Fire An 81-year-old woman and her two dogs tragically died in a house fire that burned for over two hours in Ubon Ratchathani. The elderly woman was unable to escape the flames. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338077-ubon-ratchathani-81-year-old-woman-and-two-dogs-perish-in-house-fire/

Picture courtesy of Khaosod. An 81-year-old woman and her two dogs tragically died in a house fire that burned for over two hours in Ubon Ratchathani. The elderly woman was unable to escape the flames, and authorities are investigating the cause of the fire. On September 12, Pol. Lt. Col. Chalermyos Promsuwan, an investigator from Mueang Ubon Ratchathani Police Station, received a report of a fire at a house located in Soi Chayangkul 12.3, on Chayangkul Road, Nai Mueang Subdistrict, Mueang Ubon Ratchathani District. The house was a two-story wooden structure, and the fire engulfed the entire building, making it difficult to control After approximately two hours, the fire was finally brought under control. Upon searching the charred remains of the house, rescue teams discovered the body of Mrs. Tiew, aged 81, who had perished in the flames, along with the remains of her two pet dogs. Mr. Paramat Nopputho, 32, a witness, recounted that the house was occupied by the elderly woman, her son, and their two dogs. He was resting in a nearby dormitory when he heard sounds resembling electrical short circuits two or three times. When he stepped outside to investigate, he saw that the house was on fire. The flames were already intense, so he immediately called 191 for help. Mr. Sanchai, 55, the son of the deceased, stated that he and his mother lived together with the two dogs. He typically returned home from work around 20:00, but some nights he stayed at his wife’s house in Det Udom District. On the day of the fire, he was informed by neighbors that his house was ablaze. By the time he arrived, his mother and the dogs had already perished. The exact cause of the fire remains unclear. Mr. Sanchai mentioned that his mother, who suffered from Alzheimer’s, often cooked for the dogs despite his warnings. Authorities are still investigating the origin of the fire, with forensic experts expected to examine the site further. -- 2024-09-13 Get the ASEAN NOW daily NEWSLETTER - Click HERE to subscribe

Announcement on September 13: Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai Airport confirms that it is now open for normal service.

Van Collides with Trailer Truck on Motorway 7, Four Injured Including Three Chinese A crash occurred on Motorway Route 7 heading towards Pattaya in the Surasak subdistrict of Si Racha, Chonburi province. A van rear-ended a trailer truck, resulting in four individuals sustaining injuries, with one trapped inside the vehicle. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338055-van-collides-with-trailer-truck-on-motorway-7-four-injured-including-three-chinese/

Picture courtesy of the responding rescue services. A crash occurred early on September 13, on Motorway Route 7, at Kilometre Marker 93+200, heading towards Pattaya in the Surasak subdistrict of Si Racha, Chonburi province. A van rear-ended a trailer truck, resulting in four individuals sustaining injuries, with one trapped inside the vehicle. Multiple rescue units and local hospital’s ambulance were dispatched to the incident, which occurred at 00.25. On arrival the van was found smashed on the side of the highway, with the truck it had ran into parked a short distance away. It is not known if the truck had been stationary or slow moving at the time of the collision. The van driver, 50 years old, was trapped in the van, suffering from severe lacerations on his body, broken right arm and leg, a deep cut above his right eyebrow and suffering chest pain. Rescue teams used hydraulic cutting tools to free him. First aid was provided on-site, and he was taken to Laem Chabang Hospital by Samitivej Chonburi Hospital’s emergency response teRescue teams Three passengers, all Chinese nationals were also injured. One sustained a fracture to the left leg, with additional bruises and abrasions, while the other two suffered cuts and bruises. The three passengers were transported to Phyathai Sriracha Hospital by Chonburi Hospital’s emergency team. The investigation of case is being handled by the Khao Kheow Highway Police Unit. -- 2024-09-13 Get the ASEAN NOW daily NEWSLETTER - Click HERE to subscribe

Incident in Udon Ratchathani: Child Drowns After Being Swept Away by Floodwaters Three children who were swept away by floodwaters at a weir in Ubon Ratchathani. Two of the children were rescued, but one, identified as an 11-year-old boy was tragically pulled under the water and believed drowned. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338052-incident-in-udon-ratchathani-child-drowns-after-being-swept-away-by-floodwaters/

Picture from responders. Authorities in Nam Yuen district have reported a incident on September 12, involving three children who were swept away by floodwaters at a weir in the village of Bu Yung, Nam Yuen, Ubon Ratchathani. Two of the children were rescued, but one, identified as an 11-year-old boy, Tharaphum Kaewmee, was tragically pulled under the water and believed drowned. The incident occurred at the Huai Fang Daeng spillway (New Kaew Hin Tak Weir) in Tambon Bu Yung. Upon receiving the report from the Bu Yung Subdistrict Administrative Organisation, local rescue services and the Nam Yuen District Office immediately responded. After being unable to locate the missing youngster on the water, divers from the Jeetumkoh Foundation in Det Udom, and rescue teams from nearby subdistricts were called, along with flat-bottomed boats from the Dome Pradit Subdistrict Administrative Organisation, to assist in the search and recovery efforts. Officials are continuing to search the area to locate the body.. -- 2024-09-13 Get the ASEAN NOW daily NEWSLETTER - Click HERE to subscribe

Storm Wreaks Havoc in Nonthaburi: Canopy Blown Away, Power Poles Collapse on Vehicles Nonthaburi was hit by a severe thunderstorm causing significant damage throughout the area. A commercial building’s parking roof covering collapsed and was blown into the street, taking down power poles and crushing vehicles. The local hospital, Phra Nang Klao, had to rely on backup generators. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338043-storm-wreaks-havoc-in-nonthaburi-canopy-blown-away-power-poles-collapse-on-vehicles/

Picture from responders. Nonthaburi was hit by a severe thunderstorm on the evening of September 12, causing significant damage throughout the area. A commercial building’s parking roof covering collapsed and was blown into the street, taking down power poles and crushing vehicles. The local hospital, Phra Nang Klao, had to rely on backup generators as the storm damage caused a widespread power outage. At approximately 19:30, the Nonthaburi Municipality's disaster prevention and mitigation team received a report about a collapsed roof covering that had fallen on cars parked in front of Phra Nang Klao Hospital, located in Bang Krasor, Mueang District, Nonthaburi Province. Combined withheavy rainfall and powerful winds the falling roof, led to several power poles collapsing onto vehicles, damaging over ten cars and motorcycles. Mayor Samanuek Thanadechakul was informed of the situation and dispatched Deputy Mayor Apiwat Phetruang, alongside local police and electricity officials, to assess the damage. Upon arrival, authorities discovered a two-story, ten-unit commercial building with a metal roofed parking area behind it. The strong winds had ripped the roof off, causing it to crash onto cars and motorcycles parked on the roadside. Additionally, three power poles were knocked down. Municipal officials were forced to temporarily close one side of the road while workers cleared the debris and power company officials cut the electricity to begin repairs. Apiwat explained that the illegal extension of the building's roof was to blame, as the powerful winds easily lifted and destroyed the structure. The resulting damage caused an immediate power outage in the area, forcing Phra Nang Klao Hospital to switch to its backup generator, as it lost all mains power. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Electricity officials took 5 hours to fully restore power to the area. -- 2024-09-13 Get the ASEAN NOW daily NEWSLETTER - Click HERE to subscribe

Crane Collapse in Thonburi Injures Motorcyclist, Suspected Cause Ground Subsidence A construction crane toppled over near a subway construction site in Thonburi, injuring a motorcyclist passing through the area. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338041-crane-collapse-in-thonburi-injures-motorcyclist-suspected-cause-ground-subsidence/

Picture from responders. A construction crane toppled over on September 12, near a subway construction site in Thonburi, injuring a motorcyclist passing through the area. The incident occurred at the entrance of Soi Taksin 9/3 on Somdet Phra Chao Taksin Road in the Samre Subdistrict of Thonburi District, Bangkok, close to Samitivej Thonburi Hospital. The injured individual has been identified as Mr. Pitsanu, a motorcyclist who was riding through the area at the time of the collapse. He sustained injuries including a fractured right leg and a wound on his left shoulder. Rescue teams promptly transferred him to Samitivej Thonburi Hospital for immediate treatment. Eyewitness Mr. Uthen, who was also riding his motorcycle near the scene, reported seeing the crane in operation before it began to sway. Moments later, the crane toppled over, crushing the motorbike beneath it. According to Mr. Uthen, the crane's collapse appeared sudden, and he recalled hearing a loud noise just before it fell onto the motorcyclist. Upon inspection of the area, it was noted that the ground near the construction site showed signs of subsidence, with a noticeable depression where the crane had been stationed. This has led authorities to suspect that ground instability may have caused the collapse. Following the incident, Pol. Lt. Natthapong Khanarat, an investigative officer from Bukkhalo Police Station, arrived at the scene to assess the situation. Authorities dismantled the damaged crane and cleared the area to prevent further accidents. Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the ground subsidence and whether there were any violations of safety regulations during the crane's operation. -- 2024-09-13 Get the ASEAN NOW daily NEWSLETTER - Click HERE to subscribe

Helicopter Rescue for Elderly Flood Victims in Mae Sai The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), deployed a helicopter to rescue three elderly individuals, including one bedridden patient, who were trapped in their single-story home in Mae Sai district, Chiang Rai. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1338040-helicopter-rescue-for-elderly-flood-victims-in-mae-sai/

Pictures and video courtesy of DDPM. The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), on September 12, deployed a helicopter to rescue three elderly individuals, including one bedridden patient, who were trapped in their single-story home in Mae Sai district, Chiang Rai. Ms. Traisulee Traisoranakul, spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior, provided an update following a meeting with local officials from the flood-affected provinces of Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai. Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has been closely monitoring relief efforts for affected residents. Ms. Traisulee addressed recent social media criticism regarding the non-deployment of the KA-32 disaster relief helicopter during thunderstorms. She clarified that the DDPM follows strict safety protocols, and the helicopter was launched as soon as weather conditions permitted. Today, after evaluating safe weather conditions, the DDPM, in collaboration with the Royal Thai Army, deployed the KA-32 helicopter. The DDPM's rescue team, "The Guardian Team," successfully carried out a mission to assist the three elderly residents, with all three being winched up to the helicopter before being transferred to safety. Additionally, the team delivered food and water to 140 teachers and students at Samakkhi Pattana School in the Mong Kao Lang area, Mae Fah Luang district, where landslides had blocked roads and caused power outages, cutting off water and phone services. Video of the rescue below. -- 2024-09-13 Get the ASEAN NOW daily NEWSLETTER - Click HERE to subscribe RPReplay_Final1726142177.mp4