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Accident Falling Tree Crushes Pickup Truck in Surat Thani, 1 Dead, 2 Injured
Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A incident occurred on the afternoon of 20 June when a large royal poinciana tree (commonly known as a flame tree) collapsed onto a moving pickup truck, killing the driver and injuring two passengers. The incident took place at around 16:00 on Soi Koteng in Moo 8, Wat Pradu Subdistrict, Mueang District, Surat Thani Province. Officers from the Tha Koob Community Police Service, along with rescue teams from the Kusolsattha Surat Thani Foundation, were dispatched to the scene equipped with hydraulic cutting tools and chainsaws. Upon arrival, emergency crews found a Toyota Vigo four-door pickup severely damaged by the fallen tree. The massive trunk had landed squarely across the roof of the passenger cabin, crushing it and trapping all three occupants inside. The driver, Mr. Watthasin, 32, was found unconscious and unresponsive. Two passengers, Mr. Soda, 77, who sustained a torn wound to his left arm and Ms. Krisana 65, who suffered abrasions and head injuries, were also trapped in the wreckage. All three were extricated and rushed to Surat Thani Hospital, where Mr. Watthasin was pronounced dead. According to the preliminary investigation, the pickup had been travelling normally when, without warning, the large flame tree standing by the roadside suddenly toppled, crashing directly onto the vehicle. The exact cause of the tree’s collapse remains under investigation by local authorities. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Khoasod 2025-06-22 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 22 June 2025
Fake Police Inspector Arrested for Extorting Over 2,000 Victims Picture courtesy of Daily News. A man posing as a senior police inspector has been arrested along with his partner after allegedly extorting money from more than 2,000 victims, including Thai business owners and foreign residents, by falsely claiming to represent various police units. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364406-fake-police-inspector-arrested-for-extorting-over-2000-victims/ -
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Tourism Israel-Iran Conflict Puts a Damper on Thailand's Tourist Dreams
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Crime Fake Police Inspector Arrested for Extorting Over 2,000 Victims
Picture courtesy of Daily News. A man posing as a senior police inspector has been arrested along with his partner after allegedly extorting money from more than 2,000 victims, including Thai business owners and foreign residents, by falsely claiming to represent various police units. The arrest was announced during a press conference at Koh Phangan Police Station by Pol. Lt. Gen. Natthakorn Praphayon, Deputy Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau, alongside senior officials from Immigration Division 6 and Surat Thani Provincial Police. The suspect, identified as Mr. Suchart Sombatchai, also known by aliases “Inspector Wat” and “Inspector Sak,” was detained along with Ms. Suphattra Muldee, who was wanted under a separate warrant. Both were apprehended in Nong Sang District, Nong Bua Lamphu Province, under arrest warrants issued by the Koh Samui Provincial Court for impersonation and fraud. According to the police, Mr. Suchart had been impersonating officers from multiple units, including Immigration Police, Tourist Police and local law enforcement. He contacted individuals, mostly business owners and expatriates on Koh Phangan, demanding money under the guise of “supporting” official operations. Victims were reportedly threatened with legal trouble if they did not comply. Pol. Maj. Gen. Songprod Sirisukha, Chief of Immigration Division 6, said the scam had caused significant distress among the local and foreign communities, damaging public trust in law enforcement. While some victims complied and transferred money, others grew suspicious and refused. Mr. Suchart has a lengthy criminal record with multiple past arrests for impersonating police officers in Pattaya and Patong. After gathering sufficient evidence, authorities tracked the couple down and made the arrest. Both suspects confessed to the charges. They have been handed over to investigators to face prosecution for fraudulently presenting themselves as public officials. Authorities urge anyone who may have been contacted or extorted by the suspects to report the incident to Koh Phangan Police Station to support further legal action. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Daily News 2025-06-22 -
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Community Sangha Supreme Council Introduces Strict New Measures to Oversee Temple Finances
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 22 June 2025
Deadly “Raw Pork Disease” Resurfaces, 89 Infected, 5 Dead Picture courtesy of ThaiRath. Public health authorities have issued an urgent warning as “raw pork disease”, medically known as Streptococcus suis infection and formerly referred to as “deafness fever”, resurfaces across four provinces in Thailand’s lower northeastern region. Between 1 January and 19 June 2025, a total of 89 infections and 5 fatalities have been recorded, with Nakhon Ratchasima province reporting the highest number of cases. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364405-deadly-“raw-pork-disease”-resurfaces-89-infected-5-dead/
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