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The Marine Police Division 12 (Chiang Saen), has an area of responsibility, covering the Mekong River in Chiang Rai Province

Picture - suspect being detained by Police The early hours of August 11, local police received a distress call from a kuwait tourist, that a Thai man, had brandished a gun and shouting threats at tourists, causing significant fear among tourists and locals, on Soi Yensabai. Police arrived and swiftly initiated an investigation, reviewing CCTV footage to track down the suspect based on the provided description and identified Mr. Natthaphan, as the suspect. The police successfully located the man on Soi Korpai in South Pattaya, and upon searching him, discovered two firearms in his possession, a .38 caliber revolver and a 9mm blank gun, which the suspect confessed to owning, but then claimed they had been entrusted to him by someone else. He claimed his anger toward the Kuwaiti tourists was driven by the recent incident regarding an altercation between a large group of Kuwaiti tourists and Thai men, last week, and he had no intention of causing anyone harm, but just wanted to scare them. However, the authorities were skeptical of his explanation and proceeded to arrest him for further investigation and legal proceedings. -- 2024-08-11 - Cigna offers a variety of health insurance plans designed to meet the minimum requirement for medical treatment coverage, with benefits reaching up to THB 3 million. These plans are tailored to provide comprehensive healthcare solutions for expatriates, ensuring peace of mind and access to quality medical services. To explore the full range of Cigna's expat health insurance options and find a plan that suits your needs, click here for more information. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Herd of Over 40 Wild Elephants Roams on Roads in Trat A large herd of more than 40 wild elephants has been spotted walking on roads and entering villages, in Trat, causing some concerns and panic with local residents. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335209-herd-of-over-40-wild-elephants-roams-on-roads-in-trat/

August 11, a large herd of more than 40 wild elephants has been spotted walking on roads and entering villages in the Nong Srie Subdistrict and Dan Chumphon Subdistrict of Bo Rai District, Trat, causing widespread concern among local residents. The incident was first reported by local villagers and military personnel to park rangers from Khlong Kaew Waterfall National Park, who, due to limited manpower, had to rely on volunteers to monitor the situation. The elephants were seen around the Khlong Son Reservoir area and near Soi Saeng Thara in Dan Chumphon Subdistrict. The herd has been roaming the roads for the past two days, prompting fear among residents who are now hesitant to leave their homes. Some of the elephants are reported to be in musth, a condition that makes them highly aggressive, while others have young calves, increasing the risk of danger. On the evening of August 10, there were concerns that the elephants might move further into the Soi Saeng Thara area, leading to warnings for residents and rubber tappers to be especially cautious. Residents of Soi Saeng Thara, including Mr. Samran Phansi and Mr. Theerapong Phansi, both 46 years old, reported that several elephants had passed by their homes, feeding on bananas, coconuts, and areca nuts. The elephants' proximity to their homes has left them fearful. Despite regularly informing the authorities, the limited number of officials and the challenging terrain have made it difficult to manage the situation effectively. The local youth volunteer group, comprising both young and older individuals, has been crucial in the monitoring efforts. However, there is a call for increased personnel to ensure the safety of the community. The situation remains under close watch, with authorities and volunteers working together to prevent any potential harm to the local population. -- 2024-08-11 - Cigna offers a variety of health insurance plans designed to meet the minimum requirement for medical treatment coverage, with benefits reaching up to THB 3 million. These plans are tailored to provide comprehensive healthcare solutions for expatriates, ensuring peace of mind and access to quality medical services. To explore the full range of Cigna's expat health insurance options and find a plan that suits your needs, click here for more information. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Man Wanted for Drug Charges Arrested After Hiding in Chiang Rai for Over 10 Years The suspect was apprehended in a hut located in a remote rice field and was wanted on charges under the Narcotics Control Act and had been sentenced to a long prison sentence. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335191-man-wanted-for-drug-charges-arrested-after-hiding-in-chiang-rai-for-over-10-years/

A man who had been evading arrest for more than a decade on drug-related charges was captured by the police in Chiang Rai. The arrest was carried out by the Marine Police Division, led by Pol. Col. Pornsak Laorujiralai, Deputy Commander of the Central Investigation Bureau and Acting Commander of the Marine Police Division, along with officers from the 12th Marine Police Division. The suspect, identified only as "Mr. Chai" , was apprehended in a hut located in a remote rice field in Mae Khao Tom Subdistrict. He was wanted on charges under the Narcotics Control Act and had been sentenced by the Supreme Court to 33 years and 4 months in prison. Despite the lengthy sentence, he had managed to avoid capture for more than 10 years. The arrest was made possible after the Chiang Rai Provincial Court informed the police that the suspect, who had been on the run, was still within the statute of limitations and was living in the area. Upon investigation, authorities discovered that Mr. Chai had been hiding in the rural area of Mae Khao Tom, where he was raising livestock, including buffaloes, ducks, and chickens. Police officers carefully planned the operation and moved in to arrest Mr. Chai while he was feeding his animals. He was informed of his charges and was taken into custody to face the consequences of his conviction. Mr. Chai will now be processed according to the law and serve the sentence previously handed down by the court. -- 2024-08-11 - Cigna offers a variety of health insurance plans designed to meet the minimum requirement for medical treatment coverage, with benefits reaching up to THB 3 million. These plans are tailored to provide comprehensive healthcare solutions for expatriates, ensuring peace of mind and access to quality medical services. To explore the full range of Cigna's expat health insurance options and find a plan that suits your needs, click here for more information. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Woman’s Body Found After Being Seen Walking into Nan River A missing woman’s body was found nearly 3 Km from where she was last seen, after walking into the Nan river and disappearing. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335186-woman’s-body-found-after-being-seen-walking-into-nan-river/

On the 10 August, a woman went missing after walking into the Nan River near the Ton Pho Pier in front of Saturnian school, Mueang District, Nan Province. Local residents who were fishing in the area reported seeing the woman, before her disappearing. Rescue responders found a pair of shoes left on the riverbank, with footprints leading through the mud to the river's edge. A motorcycle was also discovered parked at the school's garage, which is believed to belong to the missing woman. A search of the river by boats and along the river banks, was started by local rescue foundations and continued all day. At 18:00, Pol. Lt. Charukit Thananchai of Nan City Police Station reported that a local fisherman had discovered a body in the Nan River, nearly 3 Kilometres from the initial site. The body was wearing the same clothing as the woman who had gone missing earlier that morning. The woman's husband, child and other relatives were present at the scene and confirmed that the body was indeed that of their missing loved one. Police are investigating the incident, but have released the body to the family for religious rites and funeral arrangements. -- 2024-08-11 - Cigna offers a variety of health insurance plans designed to meet the minimum requirement for medical treatment coverage, with benefits reaching up to THB 3 million. These plans are tailored to provide comprehensive healthcare solutions for expatriates, ensuring peace of mind and access to quality medical services. To explore the full range of Cigna's expat health insurance options and find a plan that suits your needs, click here for more information. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe If you or anyone you know is in emotional distress, please contact the Samaritans of Thailand 24-hour hotline: 02 713 6791 (English), 02 713 6793 (Thai) or the Thai Mental Health Hotline at 1323 (Thai). Please also contact your friends or relatives at this time if you have feelings of loneliness, stress or depression. Seek help.

Electric Motorcycle Catches Fire Near Pattaya Modified electric motorcycle engulfed in flames, and completely destroyed, leaving only a charred metal frame Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335178-electric-motorcycle-catches-fire/

Picture from Sophon Cable TV and Communications Co., Ltd. On the evening of August 10 the fire and disaster prevention center at Nong Prue Municipal Fire Station received a report from local residents about a fire engulfing an electric motorcycle on Nong Mai Kaen-Thung Klom Road, near Nernplubwan, Nong Prue. The fire station dispatched a fire truck and firefighters to the scene. On arrival they found the electric motorcycle engulfed in flames, and it took approximately 15 minutes to bring the fire under control. Unfortunately, the motorcycle was completely destroyed, leaving only a charred metal frame. The owner of the motorcycle explained that he had been using the electric motorcycle for over a year, recently, he had taken the bike to be modified for aesthetic purposes, and had also asked a mechanic to upgrade the battery system to increase its wattage, allowing for longer usage and greater travel distances. As he was driving home, white smoke began to pour from the battery. He pulled over, but within moments, the bike caught fire and was quickly consumed by the flames. -- 2024-08-11 - Cigna offers a variety of health insurance plans designed to meet the minimum requirement for medical treatment coverage, with benefits reaching up to THB 3 million. These plans are tailored to provide comprehensive healthcare solutions for expatriates, ensuring peace of mind and access to quality medical services. To explore the full range of Cigna's expat health insurance options and find a plan that suits your needs, click here for more information. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Former Chef Arrested for Armed Robbery at Udon Thani Mall A former international chef has been arrested for an armed robbery at a gold shop in Udon Thani. The suspect, who had fallen on hard times, was apprehended with one of the stolen gold necklaces in his possession. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335177-former-chef-arrested-for-armed-robbery-at-udon-thani-mall/

A former international chef has been arrested for an armed robbery at a gold shop in Udon Thani. The suspect, who had fallen on hard times, was apprehended with one of the stolen gold necklaces in his possession. On August 9, at 19:30, a man wearing dark glasses and a mask, armed with a gun, robbed the Aurora gold shop in the Lotus department store at UD Town Shopping Center in Udon Thani. He managed to steal two gold necklaces, each weighing 2 baht and valued at 160,000 baht, just five minutes before the shop's closing time. After the robbery, the suspect discarded his shirt and fake gun in the Wang Matcha Nong Bua public park pond, located only 500 meters from the crime scene. He then took a Grab bike to Nakhon Chai Air bus terminal on Thahan Road in Udon Thani, where he bought new shoes from a 20-baht shop, changed into them, and discarded his black sneakers in a nearby alley. At 13:50 on August 10, Pol. Col. Pattanawong Chanphon, Superintendent of Udon Thani Police Station, reported that CCTV footage from the 20-baht shop, where the suspect was not wearing a mask, was used to identify him. The AI facial recognition system confirmed the suspect's identity as Mr. Praphan, 45, from Sukhothai Province. He was tracked to Khon Kaen Province, where regional police collaborated to arrest him. Mr. Praphan was captured at a condominium in Khon Kaen City with one of the stolen gold necklaces. He had previously worked as a chef in the Czech Republic but lost his job during the COVID-19 pandemic. The police are continuing their investigation to recover the second stolen necklace. Mr. Praphan will be transferred back to Udon Thani for further questioning and prosecution. -- 2024-08-11 - Cigna offers a variety of health insurance plans designed to meet the minimum requirement for medical treatment coverage, with benefits reaching up to THB 3 million. These plans are tailored to provide comprehensive healthcare solutions for expatriates, ensuring peace of mind and access to quality medical services. To explore the full range of Cigna's expat health insurance options and find a plan that suits your needs, click here for more information. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

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Picture from responders 10 August at 22:38, a gas leak accident involving a tanker truck occurred on the inbound side of Mittraphap Road, between kilometers 288-289, in Nai Mueang Subdistrict, Ban Phai District, Khon Kaen Province. The incident happened while the LPG gas tanker was transferring gas into a roadworkers’ tank at the side of the road. A hose connection detached, causing the gas to escape rapidly. The truck driver, along with the roadwork staff, noticed the large amount of gas escaping and fled the scene in panic, without shutting off the valve and so not preventing the gas from leaking. The tanker was quickly engulfed in a highly flammable vapour cloud, which prevented anyone gaining access to the vehicle’s emergency shut off valve. Due to the fire and possible explosion risk, the road was shut in both directions, while responders used water spray hose lines, to initially control the spread of the vapour cloud and then to gain access to the shut valve and stopping the leaking LPG. When the vapour cloud had been successfully disbursed, a check of the tanker found the leak had almost emptied the entire contents. An investigation into the incident will be conducted by local police. -- 2024-08-11 - Cigna offers a variety of health insurance plans designed to meet the minimum requirement for medical treatment coverage, with benefits reaching up to THB 3 million. These plans are tailored to provide comprehensive healthcare solutions for expatriates, ensuring peace of mind and access to quality medical services. To explore the full range of Cigna's expat health insurance options and find a plan that suits your needs, click here for more information. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

LPG Tanker Leak In Khon Kaen A LPG gas tanker was transferring gas into a roadworkers’ tank at the side of the road. A hose connection detached, causing the gas to escape rapidly. Full Story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1335176-lpg-tanker-leak-in-khon-kaen/

Excellent, sounds like you have a plan, on how to protect yourself.

Remember for a BLEVE to occur in an LPG cylinder it will take direct flame and heating of the cylinder walls. Yes in an intense fire a BLEVE can occur within minutes, but there are many variables, that prevents anyone providing an exact timing, such as how much LPG in the cylinder, condition of cylinder, and what type of material is burning. This fire incident was not a BLEVE as the LPG cylinder had not ruptured. Also if you are concerned about a BLEVE, remember where you place the cylinder, you need to protect yourself form the fire ball produced , the explosive/heat blast and the projectile hazard of the rupturing cylinder. BLEVE is not going to be the biggest risk with an LPG cylinder, it is a leak which forms an explosive/flammable gas/air mixture and finding an ignition source and either exploding or flashing back to the leak, causing a fire along that path. Also remember that LPG is heavier than air, so will sink and form at low levels. Good ventilation of the area where the LPG cylinder is stored will prevent any leak getting into the explosive range, and normal good home fire safety measures, including detectors, will help prevent and make you aware of a situation before a BLEVE can occur.

This is part of the project the government announced In 2023, the THB290bn Eastern Aviation City. The project planned to see the transformation of U-Tapao Airport. The project will be spread over 1,040ha and will feature a new airport terminal, a free trade zone for cargo, an aviation training centre, and the MRO facilities.

A wall would not help much if the leak was in the hose or cooker.

There is zero evidence to suggest that this was anything other than a residential premises, which suffered a gas explosion.

Update 9 August, Thai Airways reported that the airline was currently negotiating and discussing with numerous potential partners from both domestic and international companies, however, it is still too early to outline the details because Thai Airways is awaiting concrete conditions from the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office. These remarks came a day after the EEC Office announced that it had recently submitted documents to approve a new MRO operator bidding auction for U-Tapao Airport. The EEC Office argued that it only needed to review the conditions so that this MRO project could best serve the objectives of the U-Tapao Airport and Eastern Aviation City development project, which is to become a regional comprehensive regional aviation hub. Thai Airways CEO Chai Eamsiri emphasised that it was a must for the company to have its own MRO facility. He pointed out that having its own MRO would strengthen the airline’s competitiveness in terms of business and operation. He assured that the company had more than enough cash flow to invest in the MRO centre at the U-Tapao airport, noting that the company's current debt has no impact on its investment plan. -- 2024-08-10 - Cigna offers a variety of health insurance plans designed to meet the minimum requirement for medical treatment coverage, with benefits reaching up to THB 3 million. These plans are tailored to provide comprehensive healthcare solutions for expatriates, ensuring peace of mind and access to quality medical services. To explore the full range of Cigna's expat health insurance options and find a plan that suits your needs, click here for more information. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Yes agree with you. My belief is this explosion was caused by a gas leak from either the body of a LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) cylinder, valve, regulator, hose or from the cooker, as there is no evidence from responders that the cylinder itself had ruptured, such as would be expected if the cylinder had been exposed to heat and suffered a BLEVE (boiling liquid expanding vapour explosion) The LPG may have been leaking for a time and finally reached a gas-air mixture, in the kitchen, within its flammability/explosive limit range, and was ignited by the flame noticed by the occupants. LPG is heavier than air and can build up and disperse over an area fairly quickly. Investigation of the physical evidence will be difficult to interpret, as it maybe impossible to identify what damage, loose connections or faults were present before the explosion or was caused by the explosion. Investigators will have to question the occupants and who last changed the cylinder, plus if a new cooker, who fitted it, to try to determine the possible cause. Picture from responders of the kitchen

Update Picture from the scene, where explosion occurred The Office of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation in Ayutthaya Province provided an update report, regarding the incident on Friday, at 13:30 when a gas explosion occurred while workers were welding a pontoon at the dock of P & C Plus Engineering Co., Ltd. (a shipyard) located in Moo 6, Sanam Chai Subdistrict, Bang Sai District. As a result of the explosion, one person sustained minor injuries, five others received more serious injures, including one worker that is in was critically condition, plus two individuals lost their lives. All the victims were Myanmar nationals. The cause of the explosion is still currently under investigation.

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Pattaya Airways Gains AOC (Air Operator Certificate) As It Readies For Takeoff Thai cargo airline Pattaya Airways has received its air operator certificate (AOC) and also secured a deal with ACE Global Logistics Solutions. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335152-pattaya-airways-gains-aoc-air-operator-certificate-as-it-readies-for-takeoff/