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Video of the incident, shows that the truck had left the road, hit a left hand crash barrier, before travelling along the grass/mud verge. As the truck tried to get back onto the road it hit the other truck, and the damage to the cab suggests that the truck was still travelling at some speed. Given the damage caused it is amazing that 2 persons survived this impact. Safe video on the scene. My Movie 1.mp4

July 8, 10:05, an accident occurred on the Eastern Ring Road (Motorway Route 9) heading towards the Wat Salut interchange at kilometer marker 58+700. The incident involved a collision between a pig transport truck and a container truck. Unfortunately, one person, the driver has died, but two others have been injured, and released from the wreckage by rescuers.

It would appear that the bus if facing the wrong way, so it did more that just rolling onto its side. The road the bus came down is shown from this picture, looking back from the scene.

July 8, at 22:20 A fire broke out in a four-story building in the Don Mueang area, leading to the tragic deaths of 21 cats. Police Captain Thepputthipong Sinsibphumi from Don Mueang Police Station received a report of the fire in Soi Chang Akat Uthit 15, Don Mueang District, Bangkok. Firefighters and rescue teams from Don Mueang Station and volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation were promptly dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke and flames emanating from the second floor. After quickly containing the fire, they discovered the heartbreaking scene of 21 cats dead from smoke inhalation. Additionally, five cats were found suffering from smoke inhalation, and emergency responders provided them with oxygen to save their lives. Authorities are currently investigating the building owner to determine the cause of the fire. Initial suspicions suggest an electrical short circuit. Forensic officers will be called in to conduct a thorough investigation to confirm the exact cause of the fire. The community mourns the loss of these beloved pets, and efforts are ongoing to ensure the safety of any other animals and residents in the area. https://workpointnews.com/around/news/NDGM2T8

No other vehicles are reported to be involved. Video of the scene. RPReplay_Final1720404071.mp4

July 7, 07:35 a vehicle carrying workers overturned near the new Nong Khaew road leading to Laem Chabang Port, just before the railway crossing. Initial reports indicate that multiple people, possibly 15, have been injured in the accident.

July 7, at 19:27, Phumirajnakarin Kidney Institute Hospital, Phaya Thai Road, Thung Phaya Thai Subdistrict, Ratchathewi District, Bangkok Police from Phaya Thai Station received a report of smoke emanating from a building at Phumirajnakarin Kidney Institute Hospital. Upon arrival, officers and rescue volunteers found the incident occurred in an 8-story building with smoke originating from the 6th floor. Due to some smoke logging, the hospital authorities and emergency responders successfully evacuated 19 patients: - 11 patients from the 5th floor - 8 patients from the 6th floor All patients were moved to safe areas within the hospital. Preliminary investigation revealed an electrical short circuit in the air conditioning unit located under the ceiling of the 6th floor, with a short circuit in the fan coil motor of the air conditioning system. The situation was resolved by cutting off the power supply to the affected area. Authorities continue to monitor the situation to ensure the safety and well-being of all patients and staff at the hospital. https://workpointnews.com/around/news/NR6CRUO

In earlier post. “The fire spread to the following structures: • New Empire Hotel (Building No. 572): Damage to the 4th, 5th, and 6th floors. • Chaloem Buri Shark Fin Restaurant (Building No. 540): Damage to the 4th and 5th floors. • Tai Seng Restaurant: Damage to the 4th and 5th floors.” Google maps showing the affected area, your hotel, I believe, is at the bottom of the fire area.

Thai media update on the fire investigation. “Police Lieutenant General Trirong Piewphan, Commissioner of the Central Institute of Forensic Science, spent over an hour inspecting the site. He noted that the houses were closely built, with a mix of wooden and concrete structures. Initial investigations have narrowed down the point of origin of the fire, aided by witness testimonies, including video footage from a tourist. “The suspected point of origin is a cluster of several houses. Due to structural instability and heavy debris, further inspections are required,” said Lt. Gen. Trirong. Forensic and chemical-physics investigation teams are collecting electrical equipment and data from the site. The area believed to be the fire’s origin will need more thorough examination. There were social media reports suggesting the fire started in a sweet shop undergoing renovations. Lt. Gen. Trirong explained that while the exact house is still unidentified, it is within a group of 3-4 houses. Detailed inspections will follow, including debris removal by the police and rescue teams. As evidence collection continues, some areas still emit smoke due to the hot weather and wind, requiring repeated water application by firefighters. Authorities will assess safety before allowing residents to enter to retrieve their belongings. Lt. Gen. Trirong emphasized the priority of gathering evidence promptly to enable investigators and ensure residents’ safety before restoring access to the affected area.” https://workpointnews.com/around/news/NV779YG

After the autopsy the business owner said he will take the body to Wat Nong Sadao in Ban Na Subdistrict, Wachirabarami District, Phichit Province for religious rites, as the deceased had no relatives and no one even knew where he lived.

Video of the tower after the fall. 1.mp4

July 7, Police Lieutenant Colonel Chanunant Chaikawin, Deputy Inspector (Investigation) of Mueang Phitsanulok Police Station, received a report of a fatal accident at a construction site for a riverbank dam along the Nan River, near the raft community on Phuttha Bucha Road, Nai Mueang Subdistrict, Mueang District, Phitsanulok Province. The police, along with a doctor from Naresuan University Hospital and rescue personnel from Prasat Boon Sathan Foundation, Phitsanulok, rushed to the scene. The accident took place behind Wat Tha Maprang, where workers were using a pile driver to reinforce the riverbank soil. The deceased, a 50-year-old man, was found lying near the pile driver. Eyewitness Mr. Yont, the employer and supervisor of the pile driving operation, identified the deceased as Mr. Dam, approximately 50 years old, whose nationality and personal details are unknown. Mr. Dam had requested work in January, claiming to have experience in construction and pile driving. Mr. Yont explained that during the incident, the sling detached from the pile driver, prompting Mr. Dam to climb the pile driver to reattach it. Unfortunately, he lost his balance and fell from a height of approximately 4 meters, hitting his head on a pile. He sustained a severe forehead injury with significant bleeding. The body of the deceased has been sent to the forensic department at Naresuan University Hospital for an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. Further procedures will follow as per the investigation's findings. https://workpointnews.com/around/news/NUM9YO4

In response to the fire, a royal sponsored kitchen has been set up at the Samphanthawong District Office this afternoon. The kitchen aims to offer meals and support to the fire victims and the officials working on the relief efforts. Also Dr. Wanthanee Wattana, Permanent Secretary of Bangkok visited the administrative office with Admiral Kaneephol Songcharoen, Director of the Royal Volunteer Administration Centre,

Drone being used to monitor fire spread and help direct response resources. 1.mp4

Thai media update. “Police General Torsak Sukwimol, the Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, has ordered the Metropolitan Police to integrate efforts with firefighters, Bangkok officials, and all relevant sectors to assist residents affected by the fire in the Phothi Community, Yaowarat Road. Police General Torsak directed Police Lieutenant General Thiti Saengsawang, Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, to ensure comprehensive support for the affected residents. This includes assigning investigators to assist with taking statements from those who suffered damages, facilitating the legal process, and deploying forensic units to the scene to determine the cause of the fire. Additionally, he emphasised the need to assess building safety and damages in collaboration with relevant agencies. The Samphanthawong District has registered 264 residents as fire victims. Four temporary shelters have been established at: 1. Wat Samphanthawongsaram Worawihan 2. Wat Chai Chana Songkhram 3. Wat Traimitr Withayaram Worawihan 4. Meeting room at Wat Traimitr Withayaram Worawihan School The police have been instructed to patrol and ensure the safety of life and property in the affected areas. Traffic police are managing traffic around the incident site and shelters to aid the affected residents. At 10:30, forensic officers arrived at the scene to collect evidence and investigate the cause of the fire. However, the operation is challenging due to ongoing fires within the rubble, requiring continued water application in certain areas.” https://www.fm91bkk.com/newsarticle/32941

From Thai media. “Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin was informed of the fire incident in the Phothi Community, Yaowarat, last night and promptly issued directives to ensure the safety of the local residents. He instructed the fire to be extinguished and ordered the rescue of those trapped. All relevant agencies have been directed to provide thorough support and care for both Thai citizens and foreign nationals affected by the fire. Official Statement: Chai Wacharong, the spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, disclosed that the fire is now under control. The Prime Minister has mandated that the involved agencies continue to provide assistance and support to the affected population. This includes managing the situation, assessing the needs of the residents, and ensuring the health and safety of those injured and the community at large. Additional Information: • The government is committed to providing all necessary aid to the victims of the fire. • Efforts are being made to facilitate the recovery and rehabilitation of the affected area.” https://www.fm91bkk.com/newsarticle/32936 The Samphanthawong District Office, in collaboration with various agencies, has established a relief centre at Wat Samphanthawongsaram Worawihan (Wat Koh) on Song Sawat Road to assist those affected by the fire. • The relief centre aims to provide immediate support and resources to the affected families. • Volunteers and community members are encouraged to offer any other forms of assistance needed.

Update in Thai media. The fire caused extensive damage, completely destroying 66 homes and additionally, the fire spread to the following structures: • New Empire Hotel (Building No. 572): Damage to the 4th, 5th, and 6th floors. • Chaloem Buri Shark Fin Restaurant (Building No. 540): Damage to the 4th and 5th floors. • Tai Seng Restaurant: Damage to the 4th and 5th floors. The cause of the fire cannot yet be determined due to the extent of the damage. Reported Injuries: 1. One male suffered electric shock and was admitted to Hua Chiew Hospital. 2. Two males suffered from smoke inhalation and were admitted to Klang Hospital. 3. Two males also suffered from smoke inhalation but were treated and discharged from Taksin Hospital and Samitivej Chinatown Hospital, respectively. Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, the provincial governor, traveled to inspect the damage to the Trok Pho community. The BMA has opened registration to help people affected by the fire at the joint command centre, a tent in front of the Chinatown Hotel.

The Bangkok Post reports that there were about 30 injured people. Most of them were senior citizens and suffered from smoke inhalation.

Video from responders in initial stages trying to stop the fire spreading. 1.mp4

Bangkok Fire Service drone image showing the area affected.

Video showing the fire development and the difficult access down narrow streets. 1.mp4

The fire also spread close to Thian Fah Hospital. An order has been issued to evacuate more than 30 patients for their safety to a nearby temple.

July 6, in Pho Alley Community, Yaowarat Road, Samphanthawong Subdistrict, a large fire effected many buildings, including 2 hotels, where some guests were trapped inside Timeline reported by Thai media. At 20:42, the Rama 199 radio center received a report via the 199 hotline about a fire in the Pho Alley community on Yaowarat Road, Samphanthawong Subdistrict. Fire and rescue teams from Suan Mali, Phu Khao Thong, and Banthat Thong stations were dispatched to the scene. Firefighters from Bang Rak station arrived at the scene, which consisted of several interconnected wooden houses. The fire was actively burning, and crews began using water hose-lines to combat the flames. 21:01: The fire had engulfed approximately four units. The electricity was cut off for safety. More support arrived from Khlong Toei and Bangkapi fire stations. Despite their efforts, the fire continued to spread. A total of 11 fire stations and 25 fire trucks were on site. 21:39:Rescue teams entered the New Empire Hotel to assist trapped individuals, seen at windows on the 6th floor. 21:50:The fire spread to adjacent buildings, including a six-story and an eight-story commercial building. Two further trapped individuals were found and rescued, from the hotel. Floors 5, 6, and 7 of the New Empire Hotel were checked, with no other individuals found. 22:14: Fire was visible on floors 5 and 6 of the New Empire Hotel. 22:20: Seventeen fire stations, 40 fire trucks, and the USAR team from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (Lad Yao and Rat Burana fire stations) supporting the operation. 22:28: The fire at the Pho Place Hotel was contained. 22:30: The fire in the wooden houses was under control, but flames persisted on the fourth and fifth floors of a commercial building behind the community. 23:01: Flames persisted in the commercial building at the front of the community and behind the New Empire Hotel. The spread to adjacent buildings was contained. 23:16 The fire was brought under control, and further spread was prevented. 23:37:The fire was completely extinguished. https://workpointnews.com/around/news/NUWH3UK https://workpointnews.com/search/NBL6XXJ

From the report “a van had rear-ended a pickup truck with an attached trailer. The van then lost control and collided with a parked trailer truck on the roadside.” Maybe best to read the report not just look at pictures.

Thai media update. “A company employee reported that the area was usually unoccupied. Initially, the smell of burning rubber was noticed, but it did not raise concern until the flames were visible. Despite efforts by the factory staff to extinguish the fire, it spread quickly. The preliminary investigation suggests that accumulated heat might have caused the incident. Officials conducted an initial inspection at the scene along with company representatives. The fire is presumed to have been caused by heat accumulation. A thorough investigation will be carried out to determine the exact cause of the fire.” https://workpointnews.com/around/news/NWOEGQF