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Pattaya Airways Co., Ltd. (Pattaya Airways) receives the AOC from CAAT Thai cargo airline Pattaya Airways this week, has received its air operator certificate (AOC) and also secured a deal with ACE Global Logistics Solutions. The airline said it had taken nine months to secure its AOC and hopes to launch operations later this year. “Today, we proudly step forward to receive the AOC from the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), a testament to our unwavering capability and high standards in aviation,” “Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey—this success is yours too! As we receive this prestigious certification, we are more equipped than ever to elevate your experience in the skies of Thailand.” The airline plans to operate a range of domestic flights in Thailand with additional services into neighbouring Southeast Asia, using ATR 72-500 freighters, and it hopes to eventually operate a fleet of five aircraft. As well as securing an AOC, the airline also this week announced the signing of an air cargo transportation partnership agreement with ACE Global. “This agreement represents a strong collaboration between the two companies, aimed at enhancing the efficiency of air cargo systems,” “The partnership will leverage the resources and expertise of both parties to provide high-quality cargo services that effectively meet the needs of customers in the ASEAN region. “Additionally, this collaboration will expand the business networks of both companies, positioning them for broader opportunities in the future.” the company said. -- 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

Project For a New Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Facility at U-Tapao The EEC (Eastern Economic Corridor) Office is seeking for the government to reconsideration its decision and reopen the bidding for the development of a new MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul ) facility at U-Tapao Airport, Rayong. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335149-project-for-a-new-maintenance-repair-and-overhaul-facility-at-u-tapao-airport/

File picture for reference only. The EEC (Eastern Economic Corridor) Office is seeking for the government to reconsideration its decision and reopen the bidding for the development of a new MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul ) facility at U-Tapao Airport, Rayong. EECP (Eastern Economic Corridor Policy Committee), highlighted the rapid developing aircraft maintenance industry, and with the current Thai Airways’ facility at Don Mueang Airport will lose its contract in 2025, U-Tapao Airport, which is part of the EEC, is ideal for the new MRO facility to cater to both local and international airlines, and the EEC Office has available around 210 rai of land for this purpose. The government had allocated this land for a joint investment between Thai Airways and Airbus, but recent shifts in the aviation industry have made Airbus less interested and unlikely to be involved in the project. So the EECP will propose that the government re-examine and reopen the bidding process for the MRO project. U-Tapao Airport has this week awarded the contract for the new second runway to ITD (Italian-Thai Development Win Contract) with the worked expected to be completion by 2028. The new proposed MRO facility will be located near this second runway, so ensuring it is strategically positioned for all operations. -- 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

Gas Leak Causes Explosion, Engulfs Home, 3 Chinese Nationals Escape Injury 3 escape home, as gas leak causes cylinder to explode and leads to a fire that fully engulfs a two-story home, near Pattaya. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335134-gas-leak-causes-explosion-engulfs-home-three-chinese-nationals-escape-injury/

On August 9, at approximately 18:06, the Huai Yai Municipal Disaster Relief Center received a report of a fire at a residential home. The incident occurred at a housing estate in Moo 1, Huai Yai Subdistrict. Upon arrival, responders found a large group of foreign nationals, mostly Chinese, gathered to witness the blaze. The fire had fully engulfed a two-story home. Firefighters worked to contain the flames, preventing them from spreading to nearby houses. It took about an hour to bring the fire under control. Inside the home, almost all the belongings and furniture were destroyed or damaged, and a white Toyota Revo pickup truck with Chonburi temporary license plates sustained damage from the initial explosion. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. According to the Chinese residents of the house, who spoke through a translator, the home was occupied by three people: two women aged between 35 and 45 and a boy aged between 10 and 15. They recounted that they were preparing a meal when flames suddenly erupted from a gas cylinder. In a panic, they fled the house and sought help from neighbors just before the gas or cylinder exploded. Initial investigations by Police Lieutenant Colonel Nevin Suntuanik, Deputy Inspector of Huai Yai Police Station, revealed that the home, valued at ten million baht, was severely damaged due to a gas leak that led to the explosion. Authorities plan to coordinate with forensic police from Chonburi's Region 2 to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause of the incident. -- 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

Explosion at Ayutthaya Shipyard: 2 Dead, 3 Injured An explosion occurred at the Chat Chonlathorn Rungsawat Shipyard in Ayutthaya's Bang Sai District on Friday, August 9, initial reports are 2 dead and 3 injured. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335090-explosion-at-ayutthaya-shipyard-2-dead-3-injured/

Picture and information by the Ayutthaya Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office. An explosion occurred at the Chat Chonlathorn Rungsawat Shipyard in Ayutthaya's Bang Sai District on Friday, August 9, at 13:50 PM in Moo 6, Sanam Chai Subdistrict, and resulted in multiple casualties. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the explosion, with relevant agencies conducting thorough inspections and investigations at the scene. Initial reports indicate that at the time of the incident, the shipyard was welding steel to build a pontoon and pier. It is believed that sparks from the welding may have reacted with anti-rust paint and thinner vapours, that were being used on the pontoon. Initial reports confirm that three individuals were injured in the blast and have been transported to the hospital for treatment. Unfortunately, two people, both believed to be make foreign workers, lost their lives in the incident. The identities of the deceased have not yet been confirmed. Emergency response teams, including local government agencies, nearby organisations, associations, and foundations, swiftly responded to the incident. -- 2024-08-09 - 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

Can not disagree there, bit that seems about the same for all religions.

I have no idea what type or if any insurance a temple has in Thailand. You do also understand that all fires are not insurance jobs, and the chances of getting paid out, if even insured, will require full investigation. Insurance companies in Thailand, like any where else do not like paying out.

Video of the fire and damage. My Movie.mp4

Update. From the investigation, police examined physical evidence, including latent fingerprints found at the scene. The evidence suggests that the victim, from Laos and identified as ‘Namfon’ likely inflicted the injuries on herself. According to the investigation, this tragic act appears to have been driven by hallucinations caused by drug use. Police found yaba and ketamine all over Lao woman's room, and believe she was going crazy from the drugs, before cutting her own throat. The authorities are continuing their investigation to confirm the details and circumstances leading to the woman’s death. -- 2024-08-09 - 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

Tragic Accident: Worker Killed by Paper Press Machine A horrific accident occurred at a paper factory in Sam Khok District, Pathum Thani Province, where a 21-year-old male worker was fatally crushed by a paper press machine. The incident happened on the evening of August 8. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335081-tragic-accident-worker-killed-by-paper-press-machine/

Picture from responders. A horrific accident occurred at a paper factory in Sam Khok District, Pathum Thani Province, where a 21-year-old male worker was fatally crushed by a paper press machine. The incident happened on the evening of August 8, at approximately 20:00. The police and emergency responders were alerted to the scene, but despite their efforts, the worker was pronounced dead shortly after being found. Upon arrival at the scene, respondersdiscovered the worker trapped in the machine, with his body and head partially compressed. The worker was found lying on his right side, with more than half of his body caught in the press. Despite attempts to rescue him, his pulse weakened, and he succumbed to his injuries shortly afterward. The police have since coordinated with the forensic experts from the Ministry of Justice's Institute of Forensic Science to conduct an autopsy. Coworkers who were near the scene stated that six employees were working overtime in the building at the time of the accident. The victim was assigned to monitor the paper-cutting machine, and no one saw or heard anything unusual until they discovered his body trapped in the press. The workers immediately informed their supervisor, who contacted security and emergency services, but it was too late to save him. The supervisor confirmed that fewer than ten employees were working overtime at the time of the incident. He emphasised that safety protocols are always reiterated before work begins. The deceased worker had only been employed at the factory for just over a month. On the morning of the accident, the company had shown a safety video to all employees, highlighting the dangers of workplace negligence, in an effort to prevent such accidents. The company has pledged full support to the worker’s family during this difficult time. Authorities plan to conduct thorough interviews with witnesses and have sent the body for further examination at the Institute of Forensic Science, Ministry of Justice. -- 2024-08-09 - 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

Update Suspect 'Natt' Confesses to Killing Student and Burning the Body to Conceal the Crime Nattawut confessed to the crime, citing a financial dispute as the motive. After killing Wiswa, he sold the victim’s mobile phone and fled to Phetchaburi before returning to his grandparents’ home, where he was eventually apprehended. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334947-man-found-dead-after-fire-had-stab-injuries/?do=findComment&comment=19133982

Update Suspect 'Natt' Confesses to Killing Student and Burning the Body to Conceal the Crime August 9, at 10:00 AM, police escorted Nattawut, known as Natt , to the crime scene for a reenactment of the events. Wearing a helmet and a blue shirt, Natt refused to answer any questions from the media. The reenactment began in front of the dormitory, near the motorcycle parking area and the white pickup truck, as captured in the CCTV footage from the day of the incident. Security was tight to prevent any possible attacks on Natt during the procedure. The police then took him to the 6th-floor room where the murder occurred. Nattawut, 21, was arrested by a team from Nakhon Sawan Provincial Police, Region 1, and Rattanathibet Police Station at his home in Phayuha Khiri District, Nakhon Sawan Province. He was charged with the murder of Wiswa, also known as "Sun," a 22-year-old student. After committing the murder, Nattawut set the body on fire in a dormitory room in Nonthaburi City. He was later interrogated at Nikhom Bo Khao Kaew Police Station in Nakhon Sawan, with his grandparents present. Nattawut confessed to the crime, citing a financial dispute as the motive. After killing Wiswa, he sold the victim’s mobile phone for 7,000 THB and fled to Phu Thap Boek in Phetchabun Province before returning to his grandparents’ home, where he was eventually apprehended. Rattanathibet Police Station Superintendent Pol. Col. Pisuth Chantrasuwan stated that the suspect’s confession matched the evidence gathered by the police. Nattawut admitted to piling blankets on the victim’s body and setting them on fire. The financial dispute that led to the murder involved a loan of 2,000 THB, later increased to 5,000 THB. During an argument, Nattawut used a knife from the room to stab Wiswa, then threw the knife into the fire and fled the scene on a stolen motorcycle, heading to Bangkok Railway Station. Nattawut revealed that he had known the victim since the beginning of the year through Facebook, and they had been in contact ever since. The murder took place on their first in-person meeting. Nattawut also confessed to stealing a motorcycle, which he used to travel to the victim's room after arriving in Bangkok. The police have charged Nattawut with four offenses: premeditated murder, arson, concealment of a corpse, and theft. The suspect showed signs of stress during the interrogation. -- 2024-08-09 - 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

Not going to disagree, as the pictures do not show the full scene. Also from the picture of the van, it shows it has ended up, more in the inside lane, note the white line road shoulder marking in my OP picture. The outside lane is marked in yellow. The front ambulance, in the lead picture, may therefore be blocking the view of the van, and the responder in red is directing traffic around it. The buffalo would therefore have to been thrown forward after the impact. These are only pictures I can find and are from The Tiger Rescue Foundation.

Fire at Wat Samret, Koh Samui A fire broke out at 02.30, at Wat Samret, Koh Samui and completely destroys some buildings, before being brought under control by local responders. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335065-fire-at-wat-samret-koh-samui/

Picture from emergency responders. On August 9, at approximately 02:30 the alarm was raised, to a fire which had broken out at Wat Samret, located in Maret Subdistrict, Koh Samui. Local Firefighters and rescue volunteers were able to bring the blaze under control, after a few hours and there have been no reports of injuries or fatalities. The buildings affected by the fire have been totally destroyed, with very little saveable from the destruction, within the structures. Initial investigation suggests that the fire may have been caused by an electrical short circuit, but a full investigation will take place to establish the cause. The extent of the damage and what religious items and statues were destroyed, plus the total cost of the losses is still currently being assessed. -- 2024-08-09 - 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

Making a educated guess, and looking at the damage, I would say the minibus hit the buffalo at speed and came to rest further down the road. The emergency vehicles parked to the rear of the scene, to protect responders, standard procedures, often referred to as fend off position. The positioning of the ambulances in this case seems to have worked, as if they were not parked in those positions the pick up could have run over medical teams. None of the accident scene pictures available show the final position of all vehicles.

Update Thai media are reporting that the victim is a Lao woman. The woman reportedly chased her Chinese husband/boyfriend out of the room, claiming that a ghost was following her and attempting to kill her. She was later found dead in the condo, having been brutally stabbed, with her throat slit. Police have detained the Chinese husband/boyfriend for intense questioning. Preliminary investigations reveal that he has been living illegally in Thailand for over four years. -- 2024-08-09 - 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

3 Injured as Van Collides With Buffalo in Maha Sarakham Maha Sarakham - van collides with buffalo, 3 injured. As medical staff deal with those casualties a pickup truck drives into parked ambulance causing further injury. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335043-3-injured-as-van-collides-with-buffalo/

Picture from responders On August 8, at approximately 16:25 , the Maha Sarakham Command Centre received a report of a traffic accident involving a van and a buffalo in front of Ban Sra Khaen Health Center, Rat Phatthana Subdistrict, Phayakkhaphum Phisai District, Maha Sarakham Province. The Phayakkhaphum Rescue Team responded to the scene and found three individuals with minor injuries, including abrasions. The rescue team provided first aid before transporting the injured to Phayakkhaphum Phisai Hospital. Then at around 16:45, another incident occurred at the same location, when a pickup truck collided with an ambulance that had its emergency lights on while parked to manage traffic following the first accident. The impact caused the ambulance to lose crash into a tow truck and subsequently landing in the median strip. This secondary accident resulted in one person sustaining minor injuries. Sadly the buffalo died at the scene. -- 2024-08-09 - 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 Found Dead with Throat Cut in Pattaya Condo Woman, approximately 20-30 years old, found dead in the bathroom, of Pattaya condo, after suffering a severe neck wound caused by a cleaver Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335040-woman-found-dead-with-slit-throat-in-pattaya-condo/

On August 8, at approximately 18:00 Pol. Lt. Col. Damchalouay Samkanying, Deputy Inspector of Nong Prue Police Station, received a report of a deceased individual found with a slit throat in a condominium located in Nong Prue Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi. The incident occurred in Room 819/74 on the 5th floor. Upon receiving the report, the officer immediately informed his superior, Pol. Col. Tawee Kudthalaeng, Superintendent of Nong Prue Police Station, and coordinated with Pattaya Tourist Police, forensic officers, and rescue workers from Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation to investigate the scene. At the scene, officers found the body of a woman, approximately 20-30 years old, lying in the bathroom. The victim had suffered a severe neck wound caused by a cleaver, and blood had pooled on the bathroom floor. The authorities secured the area and collected the weapon used in the incident as evidence. Mr. Anukul Yamdee, a 40-year-old security guard at the condominium, stated that before the incident, he heard a loud argument between a man and a woman echoing through the building. However, he could not identify the specific room. He was shocked to discover that the woman staying in the room had been found dead with her throat slit. Friends of the deceased reported that they had been trying to contact her, but when they couldn't reach her, they, along with her foreign boyfriend, went to her condo. Unable to open the door, they called a locksmith. Upon entering the room, they were horrified to find her lifeless body in the bathroom, lying in a pool of blood. They immediately alerted the police. Pol. Col. Tawee Kudthalaeng coordinated with forensic officers from Chonburi Province to assist in the investigation. The body of the deceased has been sent for an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. The investigation is ongoing. -- 2024-08-09 - 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

Norwegian Man Falls to His Death from 16th Floor of Jomtien Condo Jomtien — an 88-year-old Norwegian national, who had fallen from the 16th floor of the condominium. His body landed on the rooftop of beer bar building below. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335039-norwegian-man-falls-to-his-death-from-16th-floor-of-jomtien-condo/