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Accident Rescue in Central Pattaya as Air-Con Technician Falls from 5th Floor
Picture courtesy of Kaoded. A rescue operation unfolded in central Pattaya on the afternoon of 23 May, when an air-conditioning technician fell from the fifth floor of a commercial building and became trapped on a balcony one floor below. The incident occurred at around 13:00 on Soi Buakhao. Emergency services from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Foundation rushed to the scene after receiving reports of a man who had fallen from a building under renovation. The victim, identified as Mr Thepphitak Waimat 41, was conducting maintenance work on an air-conditioning unit on the fifth-floor balcony when he is believed to have lost consciousness and fallen. In a stroke of luck, his fall was broken by the fourth-floor balcony, preventing him from plummeting to the ground. Due to the ongoing work, there was no internal access to the casualty. Rescue workers assessed the situation and quickly deployed a rope-rescue team and rappelled from the fifth floor to reach the injured man, who was precariously stuck on the narrow ledge. The complex operation took over an hour, with rescuers finally securing him in a rescue stretcher and lowering him to the third-floor balcony, from where he was safely evacuated. Mr Thepphitak sustained a serious head injury and was reported to be in critical condition due to significant blood loss. He was immediately transported to Pattaya Pattamnakorn Hospital, where medical teams are closely monitoring his condition. Further investigations are underway. Adapted by Asean Now from Kaoded 2025-05-24. -
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Cyber Police Dismantle Online Gambling Syndicate Picture courtesy of Matichon. Cybercrime authorities have successfully dismantled a significant online gambling operation known as 3AVIPBET, which was generating over 120 million baht annually. The operation involved a network of individuals across Thailand, including a key suspect apprehended at Suvarnabhumi Airport while attempting to flee to Hong Kong. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1361617-cyber-police-dismantle-online-gambling-syndicate/ -
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Crime Cyber Police Dismantle Online Gambling Syndicate
Picture courtesy of Matichon. Cybercrime authorities have successfully dismantled a significant online gambling operation known as 3AVIPBET, which was generating over 120 million baht annually. The operation involved a network of individuals across Thailand, including a key suspect apprehended at Suvarnabhumi Airport while attempting to flee to Hong Kong. The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) conducted a series of raids on 23 May, targeting properties in Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and Bangkok. The operation led to the arrest of five individuals, including a 27-year-old woman from Ang Thong who managed the website’s financial accounts. Authorities seized assets valued at over 7 million baht, including cash, Chinese currency, property titles, and electronic devices. The gambling website had been operational since 2020, with monthly transactions exceeding 10 million baht. The syndicate employed various tactics to evade law enforcement, such as using satellite internet connections and relocating operations to neighbouring countries. Despite these efforts, the government has intensified its crackdown on illegal online activities, leading to a significant decrease in reported cybercrimes. Authorities are continuing their investigation to identify and apprehend remaining members of the syndicate, both domestically and internationally. Citizens are encouraged to report any information related to online gambling activities via the 1441 Cyber Crime Hotline. This operation underscores Thailand’s commitment to combating cybercrime and illegal online gambling, aiming to protect the public from associated risks and ensure a safer digital environment. Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-05-24. -
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Doctors to refuse carrying out mandatory chemical castration’
Mixed thoughts, and I guess it depends how it's instituted. If voluntary by the pedophile to avoid long prison sentence, then I don't think the doc would have moral standard issue. They really should raise the punishment for pedophiles, to life in prison, no parole. Honest pedophiles are always on record, stating they can't be cured of the urge. Does the chemical castration even work. Would not testosterone treatment simply negate to process. Life in prison ... why take the chance of having them walking among our children. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 24 May 2025
Fall Death of 17-Year-Old in Pathum Thani Picture courtesy of Amarin In the early hours of May 23, a 17-year-old male was found dead after falling from the fifth floor of a dormitory building in Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok 20 Alley, Prathum Thani Province. The incident occurred around 00:30, prompting an immediate response from local police, emergency medical servicesand rescue volunteers. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1361616-fall-death-of-17-year-old-in-pathum-thani/ -
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Accident Fall Death of 17-Year-Old in Pathum Thani
Picture courtesy of Amarin In the early hours of May 23, a 17-year-old male was found dead after falling from the fifth floor of a dormitory building in Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok 20 Alley, Prathum Thani Province. The incident occurred around 00:30, prompting an immediate response from local police, emergency medical servicesand rescue volunteers. The deceased, identified only as “Mr. A”, was discovered lying on his side in a pool of blood near the motorcycle parking area adjacent to the building. He was wearing a yellow T-shirt and white shorts, with visible head injuries and broken limbs. Preliminary investigations indicated that he had fallen from Room 501 on the fifth floor. Additionally, an air conditioning unit on the first floor was damaged from impact, as he fell. According to Mr. Surachai, the 29-year-old owner of the room and a friend of the deceased, Mr. A had returned to the dormitory around 23:00 after handling some academic matters in Bangkok. They had a brief conversation about Mr. A’s desire to return to work, to which Mr. Surachai responded by suggesting he had recently dealt with academic issues. Mr. A then went downstairs but returned shortly after, expressing that he had nowhere else to go. Mr. Surachai heard a noise from the back door and upon checking, found Mr. A had fallen or jumped. The victim’s mother, Mrs. Chanthara, arrived at the scene visibly distraught. She explained that she had been unable to reach her son by phone and was unaware of his whereabouts. She mentioned that they had not argued recently and had communicated via chat earlier that day. She confirmed that her son was not suffering from depression and left home around 22:00. Police Lieutenant Colonel Sawat Khongkaew, the investigating officer, documented the scene and conducted an inspection of the room, finding only a bag of clothing. The authorities have taken Mr. Surachai and the mother for further questioning and have sent the body to Thammasat University Hospital for a post-mortem examination. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities not ruling out any possibility of either foul play, suicide or accidental. Adapted by Asean Now from Amarin 2025-05-24.
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