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The Marine Department reported a incident on October 7, involving the Singapore-registered tugboat, CHG 11 (IMO NO. 9252319), towing the barge ETHAN, also of Singaporean registration. The barge was carrying 4,000 tons of granite on a route from Songkhla to Singapore when water entered the barge’s hull, causing the vessel to tilt to its starboard side. The incident occurred in the Gulf of Thailand, approximately 3 nautical miles from the mouth of Thepha’s waterway, in Songkhla province, at coordinates Lat 6°54.1326’N Long 101°00.0676’E. Despite attempts to pump the water out, the vessel began to sink, with half of the barge submerged . The tugboat is owned by CHG Marine Services PTE. LTD., and its local representative is Lion Oil Limited. Upon receiving the distress signal, the crew of the CHG 11 was able to safely tow the barge to a shallow area for salvage operations. The incident did not occur in a major shipping lane, and no obstructions to maritime traffic were reported. All eight crew members aboard the tugboat were confirmed to be safe, with no injuries or fatalities. Additionally, there were no reports of oil spills or environmental pollution resulting from the incident. Salvage operations are ongoing, and authorities continue to monitor the situation to ensure it remains under control. Picture courtesy of Marine Department. -- 2024-10-08

Police Investigate Shocking Murder-Suicide of Family in Songkhla Authorities are urgently investigating the tragic deaths of a family of four, after a woman allegedly shot and killed her husband, a former municipal councillor, along with their two teenage children, before taking her own life. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1340108-police-investigate-shocking-murder-suicide-of-family-in-songkhla/

Authorities are urgently investigating the tragic deaths of a family of four, after a woman allegedly shot and killed her husband, a former municipal councillor, along with their two teenage children, before taking her own life in a luxury home. On October 7, at 15:00, Pol. Col. Banterng Laowcharoen, the superintendent of Muang Songkhla Police Station, received a report of four bodies found inside a two-story house in Soi Saiburi 49, Boyang Subdistrict, Songkhla Province. Police, forensic teams, and rescue services were immediately dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, officers found the body of the 62-year-old homeowner near the front door, and the body of his 15-year-old son on the living room sofa. Upstairs, the body of the 40-year-old wife was found in the bedroom, holding a 9mm handgun, while the body of their 17-year-old daughter was discovered in another bedroom. Initial investigations suggest that the wife shot her husband, who was a former local government councillor, as well as her son, a 10th-grade student at a prestigious local school, and her daughter, a 12th-grader preparing for university entrance exams, before turning the gun on herself. Police suspect the motive may stem from family-related issues, but further investigation is ongoing, with relatives being questioned for more details. The investigation continues as authorities seek to understand the full circumstances behind this event. Picture from responders. -- 2024-10-08

Car Plunges Off Chalongrat Expressway, Killing One Police received a report of a fatal crash involving a car that had fallen from the Chalongrat Expressway. The incident occurred near the Chatuchot Ring Road, at the entrance to Soi Nong Rahaeng 7. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1340106-car-plunges-off-chalongrat-expressway-killing-one/

Pol. Lt. Patinya Jirathakorn, Deputy Investigator at Khanna Yao Police Station,on the evening of October 7, at approximately 20:00, received a report of a fatal crash involving a car that had fallen from the Chalongrat Expressway. The incident occurred near the Chatuchot Ring Road, at the entrance to Soi Nong Rahaeng 7, on Kanchanaphisek Road in Klong Sam Wa district, Bangkok. Emergency responders, including officers from the Expressway Authority of Thailand and volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation, were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, authorities discovered a black Toyota Fortuner flipped upside down. The vehicle was severely damaged and inside the wreckage, the driver was found deceased at the wheel, with multiple injuries. The victim was identified as 52-year-old Mr. Thammarat (last name withheld), a sales manager from Pathum Thani province. Initial investigations suggest that the victim who was driving alone, likely returning from work in the Bang Na area to his home in Lam Luk Ka. It is believed that the driver may have attempted to exit towards Lam Luk Ka but lost control of the vehicle. The car collided with the expressway barrier, flipped, and plunged from a height equivalent to a five-story building. Rescue workers employed hydraulic equipment to extricate the body from the wreckage. The incident is under further investigation by the authorities. Picture from responders. -- 2024-10-08

UPDATE Fire Erupts in Pattaya Beer Bar and Guesthouse, Guests Trapped Inside A fire broke out early on October 7, at a beer bar and guesthouse located at 219/33, Soi 13/1, Beach Road, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung, Chonburi. The fire caused chaos as six guests, including one foreign tourist were trapped inside the building. The blaze started around 08:00 in a five-story commercial building, with the fire originating on the ground floor. The flames blocked the entrance, preventing some residents from escaping. Firefighters arrived quickly and extinguished the fire, eventually gaining control of the situation. Rescuers then managed to bring the trapped residents out of the building, the foreign tourist was spotted on a second floor balcony and firefighters reached him by ladder, but were able to escort out through the building. One person suffered from respiratory issues caused by smoke inhalation and was taken to Bang Lamung Hospital. The ground floor, which operated as a beer bar, suffered fire damage, while the upper floors, used as guest rooms, were not directly damaged by the fire but were filled with smoke. Emergency responders immediately worked to ventilate the building to clear the smoke. Wannee Phanlai, 42, the guesthouse caretaker, explained that she was resting on the fifth floor when she received a phone call informing her of the fire. In a panic, she rushed downstairs, encountering smoke. She attempted to escape and found the fire crew already trying to put out the fire. She suspects the fire may have been caused by an electrical short circuit, as she heard an explosion while firefighters were battling the blaze. Initial investigations are being conducted by Pol. Lt. Anan Mahakit-Asawakul from Pattaya City Police Station, and forensic teams are expected to further investigate the cause of the fire. -- 2024-10-07

I have gone back over all the reports and images from the scene. There were very few good images available when the original post was written. I don’t believe those are scrap marks, just shadows on a poor quality picture. (best that was available at the time). Below are further images, which have become available later, one shows the location of the 2 girls bodies (in the red box) and the other clearly shows no marks on the road beyond the bike. All reports say the pickup was travelling the wrong way against the traffic.

Yes you are correct, was typing the story as the incident was live streamed, and missed that out.

Sorry, showing my background, as the article was wrote from watching a live feed of the incident.

Emergency responders on the morning of October 7 at approximately 08.00, were called to a fire on Soi 13 off of Pattaya Beach Road. The fire was reported in a bar below a guest house, and smoke seen coming from the bar and the Tattoo shop next door. The fire was quickly dealt with by responders, but resorted in smoke logging of the premises. As the fire service were using ventilation fans to clear the smoke a hotel guest was spotted on the second floor balcony with smoke still lingering from the room behind them. A ladder of put up on the front of the building to access the guest, but he was led to safety by firefighters internally through the guest house, with a towel over his head. The tourist was given first aid for the effects of smoke inhalation at the scene. The cause of the fire and extent of damage is still under investigation. Picture and video from responders. -- 2024-10-07 My Movie.mp4

Guest House Fire Off Pattaya Beach Road Emergency responders on the morning of October 7 were called to a fire on Soi 13 off of Pattaya Beach Road. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340030-guest-house-fire-off-pattaya-beach-road/

The pictures are from the incident scene as reported in the post, or do you think I just made it up?

Young Man Drowns in Canal After Deciding to Swim During Fishing Trip A young man who had been fishing with friends along a canal suddenly decided to take a swim, tragically drowning shortly after. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1340017-young-man-drowns-in-canal-after-deciding-to-swim-during-fishing-trip/

A young man who had been fishing with friends along a canal suddenly decided to take a swim, tragically drowning shortly after. On October 6, police from Thanyaburi Police Station were notified of a drowning incident near a bridge over Khlong 9, in front of Tawanna Ville Village, Moo 1, Lam Phak Kut Subdistrict, Thanyaburi District, Pathum Thani Province. Rescue workers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation and a team of divers arrived at the scene and conducted a search, watched by a large crowd of locals, locating the body of the deceased around 21:00 after a three-hour search. The victim was later identified as Mr. Hein Pyae Tun, an 18-year-old Myanmar national who worked at a local factory in the Khlong 9 area. According to Mr. Wasan Thongchuea, a volunteer with the Poh Teck Tung Foundation, the victim had gone fishing with two coworkers by the canal. At one point, he expressed a desire to swim and immediately jumped into the water. However, after reaching the middle of the canal, he was unable to swim back and tragically drowned. Local residents who witnessed the event immediately alerted the authorities, and a dive team was dispatched to the scene. After three hours of searching, the team recovered the body. Police officers from Thanyaburi Police Station stated that they have documented the scene and will send the body for further examination at the Thammasat University Forensic Science Centre in Rangsit for an autopsy. The police will also contact the victim’s family and employer to arrange for the body to be released. Picture from responders. -- 2024-10-07

Monk Leads Elephants “Khun Saen” & “Saen Thap” to Deliver Supplies to Flood Victims In a resourceful response, Phra Kru Aod, a monk from Wat Chedi Luang in Chiang Mai, has taken the initiative to use two elephants under his care, “Khun Saen” and “Saen Thap,” to deliver supplies to flood victims in these hard-to-reach areas Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1340013-monk-leads-elephants-“khun-saen”-“saen-thap”-to-deliver-supplies-to-flood-victims/

As the flood situation in Chiang Mai continues to pose challenges, despite the gradual decline in the Ping River’s water level, many families remain in need of food supplies. Certain areas have become inaccessible to larger relief vehicles, making it difficult to deliver essential aid. In a resourceful response, Phra Kru Aod, a monk from Wat Chedi Luang in Chiang Mai, has taken the initiative to use two elephants under his care, “Khun Saen” and “Saen Thap,” to deliver supplies to flood victims in these hard-to-reach areas. The elephants have been able to traverse areas where six-wheel trucks could not, ensuring that much-needed aid reaches stranded residents. A Facebook user, “Sandy Aloha,” shared a reassuring update on the situation, encouraging the public not to worry about the elephants’ safety. The post highlighted that the animals walked down the center of the road, accompanied by their mahouts and a rescue team. The elephants were closely monitored to ensure they did not step on dangerous objects like nails or water pipes. Concerns were quickly allayed as the animals were under constant supervision throughout their journey. This initiative, led by Phra Kru Aod, highlights the unity, compassion, and resilience of the Chiang Mai community as they come together to support those affected by the floods. With creative solutions like these, the community continues to push through the challenges of the ongoing crisis. Picture from Facebook. -- 2024-10-07

Pick-up Truck Crashes Into Roadside Som Tam Shop, Killing 1 and Injuring 5 The driver of a pick-up truck carrying workers lost control and plowed into a roadside som tam shop, leaving one person dead and five others injured. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1340011-pick-up-truck-crashes-into-roadside-som-tam-shop-killing-1-and-injuring-5/

The driver of a pick-up truck carrying workers lost control and plowed into a roadside som tam shop, leaving one person dead and five others injured. A som tam vendor narrowly escaped after hearing the pick-up and running for cover just in time. On October 6, Pol. Capt. Suranun Meephan, an investigator with Ao Noi Police Station, responded to an emergency call about a pick-up truck veering off the road and crashing into a shop. The incident occurred on a rural highway connecting Ban Nong Yai Aem to Baan Nok in Moo 15, Ban Rai Yub, Ao Noi Subdistrict, Mueang District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. Rescue workers from Sawang Prachuap Thammasathan Foundation were dispatched to assist the victims and transport them to Prachuap Khiri Khan Hospital. At the scene, police found a white Toyota 4WD pick-up truck, license plate number from Prachuap, that had crashed off the side of the road. A crowd of onlookers gathered nearby, and tyre marks stretched approximately 50 metres, indicating the vehicle had lost control. The roadside som tam shop was in ruins, grills toppled, and the tiled roof shattered. A cow near the shop, had also been injured in the collision. Of the six people involved, two men and three women were injured, while one man, identified as 68-year-old Sombun Plai-ngam, succumbed to his injuries on the way to the hospital. According to witnesses, the truck was carrying six workers, all related, from Ban Nong Mai Kaen and heading to work on a pineapple farm in Ban Nikhom Kilo 8. The vehicle veered off the road, hitting the cow before crashing into the som tam shop, scattering goods and causing significant damage. As the truck lost control, the passengers were thrown from the vehicle, resulting in injuries and one fatality. Ms. Chanphen, also known as May, a 32-year-old som tam vendor, recounted that she was preparing her stall as usual when she heard the vehicle lose control. In a split second, she abandoned her stall and ran to safety. “The truck crashed into the shop, toppling everything. Only the front part of the shop remains intact. I was so scared—if I hadn’t jumped out of the way, I wouldn’t have survived,” she said. Ms. Chanphen also mentioned that she usually brings her child to sit in front of the shop in the mornings, right where the truck crashed. Fortunately, on that day, she had left her child at home, narrowly avoiding what could have been a tragic outcome. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident and will proceed with legal actions accordingly. Picture from responders. -- 2024-10-07

Chiang Mai Police Rescue 104-Year-Old Bedridden Man from Flooded Home Chiang Mai police successfully rescued a 104-year-old bedridden man trapped in his home due to severe flooding in the area. The elderly man was stranded on the second floor of his house, unable to escape on his own. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1340010-chiang-mai-police-rescue-104-year-old-bedridden-man-from-flooded-home/

In a tense and challenging operation, Chiang Mai police successfully rescued a 104-year-old bedridden man trapped in his home due to severe flooding in the area. The elderly man was stranded on the second floor of his house, unable to escape on his own. On the morning of October 6, the Provincial Police Region 5 headquarters reported the rescue mission. Pol. Col. Prachya Tisala, Superintendent of Chiang Mai City Police Station, was contacted by residents in the Night Bazaar area on Chang Klan Road, Chiang Mai, who alerted authorities about the elderly man’s situation. An urgent flood rescue unit was deployed from Chiang Mai City Police Station, equipped with a boat to navigate through the high floodwaters. After a careful plan was devised, officers carefully waded through the water to reach the man’s house. Despite the difficulties posed by the rising waters, the team secured the man onto a rescue stretcher and manoeuvred him down the staircase from the second floor and lifted him above the waters onto the boat, to successfully ensure his safety. The elderly man was temporarily taken to Chiang Mai City Police Station, where he is awaiting reunion with his family. This rescue highlights the dedication of the local police in responding to the emergency and ensuring the safety of vulnerable residents amid the floods Picture courtesy of SiamRath. -- 2024-10-07

71-Year-Old Woman Dies After Rescue Boat Capsizes in Chiang Saen Area A 71-year-old woman has passed away after a rescue boat capsized in the Chiang Saen railway area. Despite the best efforts of medical personnel, she was pronounced dead shortly after being taken to the hospital. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1340009-71-year-old-woman-dies-after-rescue-boat-capsizes-in-chiang-saen-area/

In a tragic incident, a 71-year-old woman has passed away after a rescue boat capsized in the Chiang Saen railway area. Despite the best efforts of medical personnel, she was pronounced dead shortly after being taken to the hospital. The incident occurred on October 6, in Chiang Mai Province. The rescue boat, which was evacuating three patients, capsized near Ban Kanok Town 1, along the Chiang Saen railway in Nong Phueng Subdistrict, Saraphi District. Doctors from Theppanya Hospital issued a statement confirming that extensive CPR and first aid were administered at the scene and continued during the transfer to the hospital. However, the woman had fluid in her lungs and had stopped breathing for an extended period. Despite all efforts to save her, she passed away at 5:36 PM on the same day. Authorities in Chiang Mai have expressed their condolences for the loss of the victim, identified as Mrs. Nupin Thayos, aged 71, who tragically died during the evacuation in Nong Phueng, Saraphi District. Picture and video from responders. -- 2024-10-07 RPReplay_Final1728250319.mp4

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Notorious Conwoman Arrested for Infiltrating Thai Parliament in Disguise Police have arrested a notorious conwoman who had been posing as a high-ranking official to infiltrate the Thai parliament. Dressed in a white uniform adorned with official insignia, she mingled with members of parliament (MPs) and senators. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1339990-notorious-conwoman-arrested-for-infiltrating-thai-parliament-in-disguise/

Police have arrested on October 5, a notorious conwoman, known as “Nam Nueng,” who had been posing as a high-ranking official to infiltrate the Thai parliament. Dressed in a white uniform adorned with official insignia, she mingled with members of parliament (MPs) and senators, pretending to be part of the political elite. The suspect, a 47-year-old woman identified as Suwadee (surname withheld), was apprehended following a police investigation after a warrant was issued by the Dusit District Court. She was arrested on charges of impersonating a public official by wearing a uniform to deceive others into believing she had official authority. The Metropolitan Police, led by Pol. Lt. Gen. Thiti Saengsawang and his investigative team, tracked Suwadee to a hotel in the Lat Krabang district. In her possession were multiple disguises, including a white official uniform with royal decorations, a black cloak embroidered with the words “Parliament,” and another with “Office of the Prime Minister.” Suwadee’s criminal history spans over a decade, with 14 prior fraud cases to her name, including scams involving construction contracts, investments in businesses, and more recently, impersonating government officials. Her deceptions have netted her millions of baht from unsuspecting victims across the country. Suwadee’s fraudulent activities date back to 2010, starting with small-scale scams such as issuing bad cheques and pretending to be a contractor. However, by 2017, her tactics evolved, and she began impersonating high-profile figures, claiming to be the niece of a prominent university rector and enticing victims to invest in fictitious business ventures. By 2021, she was posing as an assistant to former Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, duping individuals into believing she could secure government positions for them. Among her numerous scams was the infamous “Lung Tu Plus Card” scheme, where she swindled a victim out of 1.7 million baht, promising high returns through an exclusive investment. Her most recent con involved her wearing an official uniform to gain access to parliament, where she posed for photos with well-known MPs and senators. The turning point in Suwadee’s latest scheme came during a Senate meeting on 20 August 2024, when a senator raised concerns about a suspicious individual wandering the halls of parliament. The senator’s alert led to a police investigation, eventually uncovering Suwadee’s real identity and criminal past. After fleeing, she sought refuge with a famous fortune teller, moving between hotels in Bangkok to evade capture. However, police surveillance led to her arrest on 5 October. Investigators found official uniforms, political party ID cards, and a Toyota Camry she had used to stash her disguises. During questioning, Suwadee denied all charges, claiming she had merely borrowed the uniform from a friend to take photographs for her future campaign as an MP. She insisted that a senator, with whom she had personal disputes, was behind the allegations. Despite her denials, police have confirmed that Suwadee has a long history of fraud. Although she claims to have resolved many of her cases by repaying victims, she is still facing legal battles, including a recent conviction for the “Lung Tu Plus” scheme, for which she was sentenced to three years in prison, currently under appeal. Authorities are now taking steps to ensure such security breaches do not occur again, with parliament tightening its regulations on access to the building. Suwadee remains in custody as the investigation continues, and she will likely face additional charges for her most recent crimes. Picture courtesy of Khaosod. -- 2024-10-06