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Woman Who Cut Painter’s Rope at Condo Arrested, Fleeing Court Sentence for Attempted Murder
Picture courtesy of Police Special Operations Unit A woman, who gained national attention in 2021 for cutting the rope of a painter working on a high-rise condo, has been arrested after evading a court sentence for attempted murder and property damage. The incident, which occurred in 2021, left the painter in a life-threatening situation as he was forced to flee for his life when the rope supporting him was severed. The woman, a programmer who lived on the 21st floor of the building, initially denied involvement, but later admitted to the crime, claiming she was annoyed by the painter’s presence. The case became widely known after the painter, who was working on the 32nd floor of the building in Pak Kret, was forced to seek help from a resident after the rope was deliberately cut. The woman, after initially denying the accusation, eventually confessed, stating that she had acted in a moment of frustration due to the lack of prior notice from the building’s management regarding maintenance work. On 5 April, the police’s Special Operations Unit (Commando) posted an update confirming the woman’s arrest. According to the police, on 12 October 2021, the defendant cut the painter’s rope in a fit of rage after feeling that the building’s management had not properly communicated about the ongoing work. At the time, she had claimed she had not seen the notice posted in the elevator as she was confined to her apartment. She was charged with attempted murder and causing property damage. Following her court appearance, she was granted bail to fight the case, but when the court ruling was finalised on 24 March 2025, the woman failed to report for sentencing. As a result, the Nontaburi Provincial Court issued an arrest warrant for her. After an investigation, authorities discovered that the woman had been living in the Pak Kret area and rarely left her home. The police set up surveillance and successfully apprehended her. Upon arrest, she admitted her identity and acknowledged the arrest warrant. She was subsequently taken into custody and brought to court to face further legal proceedings. The operation was carried out under the direction of Police General Chiraphop Phuridech, Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, along with other senior officers involved in the arrest. The case has once again raised questions regarding the responsibility of building management in ensuring the safety and communication of maintenance work, as well as the extreme consequences of unprovoked actions born out of frustration. -- 2025-04-05 -
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Ban for Double-Decker Buses on Seven Risky Routes During Songkran Festival
File picture from reference only. The Ministry of Transport has announced a ban on double-decker interprovincial buses from using seven identified high-risk routes during the upcoming Songkran holiday, citing safety concerns. Violations of the new regulation could result in fines of up to 50,000 baht. The announcement was made during the launch of the Ministry’s annual road safety campaign for the Thai New Year at the Department of Land Transport’s Road Transport Innovation and Technology Centre. Deputy Transport Minister Surapong Piyachote presided over the event, which promotes safe and seamless travel under the theme “Happy Songkran: Smooth and Safe Travel Across the Transport Network.” The Ministry’s preparations for the Songkran holiday focus on two key areas: 1. Convenience and Cost Reduction – Ensuring every traveller has access to transport services, the Ministry has coordinated with relevant agencies to provide additional buses and trains, improve public transport connectivity, and station staff to offer travel information and receive complaints. A nationwide 10% fare reduction on all interprovincial buses operated by the state-owned Transport Co., Ltd. (Baw Kaw Saw) will also be applied during the Ministry’s “Leave Early – Return Late” travel window. 2. Safety Measures – Rigorous vehicle inspections will be carried out at the departure point, during transit (at checkpoints), and upon arrival. Drivers must be sober, healthy, and well-rested. Risky behaviours, such as speeding and excessive work hours, will be monitored via GPS. Buses travelling over 400 km must have at least two drivers on board. Deputy Minister Surapong also announced the implementation of new safety regulations specifically aimed at preventing deadly accidents involving double-decker tour buses. After consulting with the Department of Highways, the Ministry has identified seven hazardous routes, defined by steep inclines and past accident statistics, where double-decker buses are now prohibited: 1. Prachin Buri – Highway 304: Kabin Buri to Wang Nam Khiao 2. Phatthalung – Highway 4: Khao Phap Pha to Phatthalung 3. Phrae – Highway 103: Mae Yang Ho to Mae Teeb 4. Chiang Mai – Highway 118: Chiang Mai to Doi Nang Kaew 5. Loei – Highway 2013: Bo Pho to Khok Ngam 6. Phetchabun – Highway 2331: Cho Hoa to Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park 7. Nan – Highway 1256: Pua to Doi Phu Kha National Park The Department of Land Transport will monitor these routes using GPS tracking. Any double-decker tour bus found to have violated the ban will trigger a summons for both the driver and the operator, with penalties of up to 50,000 baht. Deputy Minister Surapong assured that the new regulation will not adversely affect bus operators, as consultations have already taken place and operators have agreed to comply. Meanwhile, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Sorapong Paitoonphong, stated that public transport usage during Songkran (11–17 April 2025) is expected to reach 2.52 million passenger trips. Of these, approximately 993,000 will travel by interprovincial buses, 770,000 by air, and 757,000 by intercity rail. -- 2025-04-05 -
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Couple Drowns While Fighting Wildfire in Mae Hong Son
Picture courtesy of Daily News. An incident has shocked a small community, after a couple drowned while attempting to protect their farmland from advancing wildfires. Mr. Sriwan 67 and his wife Mrs. Sumalee 55, both residents of Baan Nai Soi village in Pang Mu sub-district, Mae Hong Son province, were found dead in a reservoir located roughly 200 metres from their home. The couple had gone out in the late afternoon to clear a firebreak in an effort to prevent a nearby forest blaze from spreading into their property. According to police reports, Mrs. Sumalee was using a coconut broom to sweep dry leaves away from the edge of the reservoir when she slipped on the steep bank and fell into the deep water. Unable to swim, she began to drown. Mr. Sriwan immediately jumped in to save her but was also overcome by the water. Both lost their lives. Local authorities were alerted when the couple failed to return home. A concerned nephew began a search and discovered two face masks floating on the surface of the reservoir along with Mr. Sriwan’s shoes at the water’s edge. Emergency services, including local police, medical personnel from Srisangwan Hospital, and a volunteer rescue foundation, were called to the scene. The couple’s bodies were later recovered from the water. An initial examination by the attending physician found no signs of foul play or external injuries, and it was concluded the couple had been deceased for over four hours. Their family has not raised any suspicions regarding the cause of death, and the bodies were released to relatives for religious rites and cremation. Wildfires continue to rage across Mae Hong Son province, with over 100 hotspots reported daily, placing immense strain on local communities and emergency services. The deceased couple’s deaths highlight the deadly risks residents face as they attempt to protect their homes and livelihoods from encroaching flames. -- 2025-04-05 -
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Seven-Vehicle Collision on Oil-Slicked Phahonyothin Road Injures Six
Picture from responders. A road crash involving seven vehicles on the outbound Phahonyothin Road in Pathum Thani early morning on 5 April, has left six people injured after a oil spill caused dangerous driving conditions. The crash occurred around 03:00, at kilometre marker 36+200 in the fast lane of Khlong Nueng subdistrict, Khlong Luang district. Police Lieutenant Worut Phumipak from Khlong Luang Police Station responded to the incident along with traffic officers, local rescue teams from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation, Rangsit City Municipality EMS, and volunteers from the Hongsakul unit. At the scene, authorities found a multi-vehicle pile-up comprising four pickup trucks, onetaxi, one car, and an oil tanker. All vehicles were left stranded across the express lane, forcing authorities to close the road temporarily while recovery vehicles cleared the wreckage. Six people, three men and three women, sustained injuries and were promptly transported to nearby hospitals by emergency responders. Mr. Somsak a 59-year-old Isuzu pickup driver from Phetchabun, recounted the incident: “I was returning home from selling vegetables at Si Mum Mueang Market. Suddenly, the rear of my truck was struck, and I heard multiple crashes behind me. Then, a vehicle hit mine. I later found out the road was slick with oil.” A volunteer from the Hongsakul team confirmed the road was covered in oil but could not identify which vehicle caused the spill. Lt. Worut confirmed that the collision was likely caused by the oil spill, which made the road surface treacherously slippery. Authorities have since coordinated with Khlong Luang Municipality’s fire department to spray down the road and remove the oil residue. Tow trucks were brought in to remove all damaged vehicles and reopen the lanes to traffic. The investigation into the source of the oil spill and the precise chain of events remains ongoing. -- 2025-04-05 -
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Thai Baht Plummets with US Tariff Blow: 34.50 per Dollar Test Looms
Well not all of us with real estate and money in the bank who one day may want to repatriate with a rate like you wish for would be devastating . It works both ways depending on your circumstances ... -
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Rescue Teams Make Breakthrough in Bangkok Building Collapse
In the Christchurch earthquake of 2011 the last survivor was found the next day. After that it was just body recovery. Given the heat in Bangkok trapped survivors without water would be unlikely to last 3 days
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