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Video of the incident, recovering the casualty. RPReplay_Final1721219234.mp4

At 16:06 on July 17, Police Lieutenant Colonel Tanongsak Inphadung, an investigator with the Pattaya City Police Station, received a report of a fatal fall from a height at a building in Soi Buakhao, South Pattaya. Upon receiving the report, police coordinated with Pattaya City Tourist Police, Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Unit, and Pattaya City Fire Department to investigate. The incident occurred at a six-story residence, where a crowd of tourists had gathered. On the second-floor awning, they found the lifeless body of a 70-year-old Dutch national. He was lying motionless, severely injured, and bleeding profusely. Rescue personnel faced difficulties due to the awning's metal structure bending under the weight, necessitating the use of a cherry picker to safely retrieve the body. No signs of physical assault were found on the body. According to building’s staff, the deceased had checked in on July 11, and before the incident, he had inquired about extending his stay but had not yet decided. Shortly after taking the elevator, a loud crash was heard as his body struck the second-floor awning. Upon investigation, they found him unresponsive and immediately contacted authorities. Preliminary investigations by Lt. Col. Tanongsak Inphadung and the Pattaya City Tourist Police revealed CCTV footage showing the final moments of the foreigner wandering on the rooftop before falling to his death on the second-floor awning. The body was transported to Bang Lamung Hospital by rescue officials and will be sent to the Police General Hospital’s forensic institute for an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. https://workpointnews.com/around/news/N2KDKTF Pictures from Thai media.

Thai media report. “At the Office of Police Forensic Science, Police Lieutenant General Trirong Phiwphan, the Commander of the Forensic Science Division, attended a briefing on the evidence found at the crime scene at a renowned hotel in the Ratchaprasong area, following the deaths of six foreigners. The evidence, collected last night (July 16), included five glasses found on a tea table and one glass on a dining table, all of which tested positive for cyanide. Additionally, three metal teapots were examined. Two showed no traces of cyanide, while one was found to contain the poison. A tea bag containing cyanide was also discovered, with another cyanide-laced tea bag found in a trash bin, distinguished by its dark color. Other items tested did not reveal any traces of cyanide. "Cyanide, when mixed with water, is tasteless and odorless, making it undetectable to those who consume it. Once ingested, it prevents the blood from exchanging oxygen, taking effect in less than five minutes depending on the amount. The victim's skin turns pink, and their breath emits an almond odor," said the Commander of the Forensic Science Division.” Video of the Commander at the Forensic Science Department, with some of the evidence. RPReplay_Final1721216519.mov

The issue maybe the time between death and the autopsy. Research by Sam Houston State University, U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense; and South Dakota State University shows that. “Unless cyanide is discovered at the time of death on the mouth or nose, elevated cyanide concentrations can only be found for up to a maximum of two days under toxicological blood testing. The problem at autopsy is that due to the relatively short half-life of cyanide, toxicological detection of cyanide to confirm cyanide poisoning may only be feasible within the first few hours following exposure. Cyanide levels in blood samples taken at autopsy the next day have been reported to decrease by approximately 79 percent.” Other more advanced testing techniques are available, such as from liver and blood samples using Headspace-Ion Mobility Spectrometry, but do the RTP have access to such equipment, or maybe the FBI were able to help. Other evidence of the effects of cyanide on the body will be evident at autopsy, as cyanide basically prevents cells from using oxygen to make energy molecules, as It acts as an irreversible enzyme inhibitor,. Tissues that require this form of energy molecules, such as heart muscle cells and nerve cells, quickly expend all their energy and start to die. When a large enough number of critical cells die, you die, and the evidence of this damage remains.

Possible theory, but will the autopsy to be able to confirm if this was cyanide poisoning. Testing of the reported found, suspect substance maybe the best option. Cyanide - “After oral intake, the inhibition of psychophysical abilities occurs within a few seconds to 1 or 2 min. In some cases, a latency interval of 5–10 min or longer has been reported. Soon after loss of consciousness, convulsions, hypotension, apnea, shock, and, eventually, death from cellular asphyxia have been observed.” - Dorooshi G, Dorostkar A, Rahimi A, Zoofaghari S. An unusual acute cyanide intoxication. Adv Biomed Res.2020;9:42. Research by Sam Houston State University, U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense; and South Dakota State University shows that. “Unless cyanide is discovered at the time of death on the mouth or nose, elevated cyanide concentrations can only be found for up to two days under toxicological testing. Problem at autopsy is that due to the relatively short half-life of cyanide, toxicological detection of cyanide to confirm cyanide poisoning may only be feasible within the first few hours following exposure. Cyanide levels in blood samples taken at autopsy the next day have been reported to decrease by approximately 79 percent.” Newer research and testing techniques are available, such as from liver and blood samples using Headspace-Ion Mobility Spectrometry, but do the RTP have access to such equipment, or maybe the FBI will be able to help, as they are now involved in the investigation.

Yes in 2017, a Saab JAS 39C Gripen impacted airport terrain after a loss of control in flight during an air display for the Children's Day Airshow at the Hat Yai International Airport, the pilot Group was killed. https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1180041/gripen-jet-crashes-during-air-show-pilot-killed

My translation of the Royal Gazette announcement, I have not include the full lost of countries

My translation of the Royal Gazette announcement, I have not include the full lost of countries.

Official announcement in Royal Gazette.

Here is the official Royal Gazette announcement.

F-16 vs Gripen: US cuts rates by 30% to stay in competition after Thailand’s reported preference for the Swedish fighter. “RTAF commander ACM Punpakdee Pattanakul sent the results of the comparative study to Defense Minister Sutin Klungsang for further deliberation last week, along with his recommendation to opt for the Swedish solution. However, shortly after the RTAF’s predilection for the Gripen came to public light, Washington immediately decided to improve its bid by offering to lower the interest rates for the purchase of the F-16 Block 70/72 aircrafts from 5% to 3.5% “with an extended payback period,” a source close to the deal told the Bangkok Post.“ https://aviacionline.com/2024/07/f-16-vs-gripen-us-cuts-rates-by-30-to-stay-in-competition-after-thailands-reported-preference-for-the-swedish-fighter/

In a follow up to this fire, the Bangkok Governor tries to be proactive in other identified high risk communities, with fire inspections and drills. “Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt, along with Suriya Chai Rawiwann, Director of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), and other relevant officials, conducted a thorough inspection of fire safety readiness in the Khlong Thom area. The aim was to assure both residents and business operators of their safety. The governor stated that the visit to Khlong Thom follows an initial survey conducted the previous day. The inspection focused on three main areas: ensuring water is available in fire hydrants, checking the presence and condition of fire extinguishers—primarily distributed in communities rather than private properties—and planning evacuation drills for residents. He emphasised the importance of understanding the sequence of emergency response, particularly how rescue vehicles will navigate the area, given that smaller vehicles often arrive first, creating challenges for larger fire trucks. DDPM Director Suriya Chai highlighted the challenges faced during a recent fire incident in the Trok Pho community. The DDPM has been conducting joint drills with volunteers, traffic police, and district offices, dividing the area into red, yellow, and green zones. Firefighters and rescue personnel operate in the red zone, while traffic management is handled by traffic police and municipal officers. Volunteers assist with safety, property security, and traffic control. Drills include ensuring that ambulances park outside the immediate area to prevent them from being blocked. Governor Chadchart underscored the importance of these drills, especially given the influx of external personnel during major incidents. Proper coordination is essential to manage vehicle access, water hose connections, and fire truck parking. During the fire hydrant tests, the governor reminded residents to avoid parking near hydrants and valve locations, which are often found on sidewalks and roads. He stressed the need for clear access to these hydrants to enable effective firefighting. If water pressure is insufficient, local officials will coordinate with the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority to boost pressure, possibly using pump systems for additional support. Today's inspection revealed several issues, such as obstructed valves, difficult-to-open valves, and stores with fire extinguisher boxes but no extinguishers. The governor instructed the DDPM to conduct regular inspections and ensure that fire hydrants and extinguishers are in working order, evacuation plans are in place, and public training on fire escape procedures is provided. Clear signage should also be installed to guide residents during emergencies.” https://www.fm91bkk.com/newsarticle/33436

This is the suspect.

Very strange incident, as halocarbon products, used as refrigerants, are not normal flammable but can explode if exposed to fire/heat, which will increase pressure in the holding container. The purple fridge, about 3 years old, has also been exposed to fire and shows damage from the explosion. The report and picture below shows that the gas container/compressor has not exploded, but that does not show the full evidence, and maybe the wrong focus of the investigation. The main recorded reason why a fridge explodes is normally due to the compressor, which pushes the refrigerant gas through the coils. As this gas cools and changes into liquid, it absorbs the heat from the fridge unit and helps cool all the items inside. But at times, the rear side can get really hot as the refrigerant keeps moving through the compressor and when this happens, it can cause the condenser coils to contract. This then traps the gas preventing it from venting out. As more gas is accumulating inside the compressor coil, with time, the pressure can then cause a dangerous explosion in the coils. There are no clear pictures of the condenser coils which is possibly the cause of this blast. The missing detail is what caused the fire, and hence the heating up of the fridge, leading to the explosion. The explosion was strong enough to demolished the house, blowing apart walls and the roof. Three nearby houses also sustained damage, with broken windows from the blast. The owner also said that the only appliances near the refrigerator included a hot water pot, rice cooker, electric pan, and two cans of insecticide, and the refrigerator had recently been defrosted two days before the incident. https://workpointnews.com/around/news/NBF5REN

Boeing plea deal, a US judge sets quick schedule to consider family objections. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-judge-sets-quick-schedule-164043155.html

Yes fully by chance, but looks good on the picture 55555

Update in Thai media. Mr. Somkid Nammansa, age 44, house number 31/370, the shop owner said that this shop is used for selling new and substandard sneakers. At the time of the incident, no one was in the shop. He had recently left and when he returned, he saw that the fire was already burning. The cause is expected to be an electrical short circuit, and he said the shop’s supply had been connected to another electrical outlet. The initial damage is estimated to be over a million baht. Police suspect the cause was an electrical short circuit and have contacted Samut Sakhon forensic officers to investigate the cause. The picture below also shows that the leaking fire hose, helps when damping down the smouldering remains.

Thai media report below. https://fm91bkk.com/newsarticle/33393

Not easy making an assessment from just pictures, but looking at the fire development in the picture below, I would say I am 99.99% sure the fire did not start on the road side of the tented structure. From the picture I posted above, I would suggest the best place to start the investigation, would be below and to the left of what appears to be 2 CCTV cameras, as the roof of the tent as that area has already burnt away in that picture, pointing to the possible seat of the fire.

Video of the fire. ee0a-2ad8-45dc-a109-48a310f32cd9 copy.mp4

Why not, makes it an interesting start to the week.

Yes agree, it i also not clear in the report what ‘respiratory aid’ was provided by responders, whether compressed air was used from breathing apparatus or oxygen was available for the casualty. The pictures also seem to show a fan in use at the entrance, providing ventilation during the rescue. Seems the confined space safe system of working was inadequate, leading to the incident.

July 15, at approximately 03:30, a fire broke out at Prom Wihan Temple in Village 10, Wiang Phang Kham Subdistrict, Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai. Upon investigation, it was found that the fire had engulfed the office building of the head monk of Wiang Phang Kham Subdistrict, Zone 1, located at 94 Village 10. Initial reports confirmed that there were no injuries or fatalities. The fire service successfully brought the blaze under control by around 05:00. The cause of the fire and the total value of the damaged property are currently under investigation.

Bang Kruai-Sai Noi Road, near Sai Noi Hospital, Sai Noi Subdistrict, Sai Noi District, Nonthaburi, at around 04:00 on July 15, police from Sai Noi Police Station received a report of a worker who had fainted inside an underground power conduit. Emergency responders from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation and the Fun Dee-Fun Den rescue team were dispatched to the scene with breathing apparatus, due to the reported insufficient oxygen levels inside the conduit. The incident occurred in the right lane of the road, where a 3.7-meter wide, 7-meter long, and 4-meter deep underground conduit was being constructed as part of a project by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT). The unconscious worker, a 35-year-old drill operator for the project was found wearing only his underwear and was unresponsive. Rescue efforts took over an hour, with responders successfully extracting and transporting him to Sai Noi Hospital. According to a site engineer, and an electrical engineer, the project involves installing underground power lines The worker had entered the conduit to fix a malfunctioning drill head and reported feeling fatigued and requested to rest, but soon after began convulsing and collapsed about 360 meters inside the conduit. The limited oxygen, along with water and mud inside the conduit, complicated the rescue operation, and rescuers had to walk from the entrance to the location where he collapsed, facing obstacles like pipes, mud, and slippery surfaces. The rescue team managed to provide the worker with respiratory aid in time, and he is now in stable condition. The project is expected to be completed in the next two weeks, and additional safety measures, including oxygen supply, will be implemented to prevent similar incidents in the future. Pictures from responders

Some appalling standards and safety practices on display, but that is what happens when each district and sub district is left to maintain their own standards, plus the attendance of volunteer agencies This incident it is reported, was attended by Samut Sakhon Charity Foundation, Samut Sakhon Municipality fire trucks and Nadi Subdistrict Municipality fire trucks.