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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 23 March 2025
Volunteer Firefighter Dies While Battling Forest Fire in Phayao Pictures courtesy of Matichon. A tragic incident has occurred in Phayao province, where a volunteer firefighter lost his life while attempting to control a forest fire in Wiang Lo Wildlife Sanctuary. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355459-volunteer-firefighter-dies-while-battling-forest-fire-in-phayao/ -
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Volunteer Firefighter Dies While Battling Forest Fire in Phayao
Pictures courtesy of Matichon. A tragic incident has occurred in Phayao province, where a volunteer firefighter lost his life while attempting to control a forest fire in Wiang Lo Wildlife Sanctuary. The incident was reported by Surapong Upakarn, head of the Nam Ngern Watershed Conservation Research Unit, who stated that at 09:00 on 22 March, officials from the unit set out on a patrol to contain wildfires in the Sum Toem–Huai Mae Thai area of Moo 9, Oi subdistrict, Pong district, Phayao. The operation continued until around 14:00 when disaster struck. During the operation, Ekachai Chaimongkol, 33, a resident of Pong district who was assisting government officials, suddenly suffered severe nose and mouth bleeding before collapsing. His colleagues quickly fashioned a stretcher and carried him from the ravine up to Sum Toem, a process that took approximately 30 minutes. A government vehicle then transported him out of the forest, reaching the main road around 15:00. An ambulance from the Ngim Subdistrict Administrative Organisation was dispatched, and he was rushed to Chiang Kham Hospital, arriving at approximately 15:30. Medical personnel confirmed his death shortly after arrival. His body has since been returned to his family home in Ban Mai Nam Ngern, Moo 12, Ngim subdistrict, Pong district, where religious rites are being held. Upon receiving news of the tragedy, Pong District Chief Kriangkrai Fipakphrao visited the victim’s family to express his condolences. He acknowledged the dangers faced by wildfire fighters, especially in steep and smoke-filled terrain, and stressed that every precaution is always taken. “This is a deeply saddening incident. Despite all efforts to ensure safety, the challenges of wildfire suppression can be extreme. We all mourn this loss and hope no one else will have to face such a fate in the line of duty,” Kriangkrai stated. Meanwhile, Phayao Governor Ratthaphon Naraditson has assigned Deputy Governor Phuthana Chomphooming to represent the province in offering condolences and support to the bereaved family. -- 2025-03-22 -
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Laem Singh, Chao Lao (Chanthaburi): Simple holiday house/apt for 2 weeks?
Hello, i (living in the west) look for a simple holiday house or holiday apartment in the Chanthaburi beach settlements of - Laem Singh (1st choice) - Chao Lao (2nd choice) NOT Khung Wiman I searched the net for a long time and didn't find anything below 2500 THB/day – too much. You could also PM me your advice. I would like: - about 11 days from Dec 1st and/or Jan 25th for 1 person + car - some privacy, private parking, quiet (no tourist treks past my windows) - no need beach front, but within 1,5 kms of beach - pleasant terrace, garden or balcony (aware of mosquito threat) - not hemmed in by ugliness or noise - decent western bathroom incl hot shower NOT ESSENTIAL: kitchen, aircon, on-site food, housekeeping I happily do speak some Thai, but can't read or write. I could make an arrangement just by phone with a private landlord, but worry about reliability. I understand you travel differently and better. I have been to the places mentioned above before, and to others, and would still like things as described above. Thanks! -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 23 March 2025
Truck Carrying Excavator Snags Power Lines, Transformer Crushes Car Roof Pictures courtesy of Workpoint. A truck transporting an excavator brought down multiple power poles after snagging overhead lines, causing a transformer on one of the poles, to crash onto the roof of a car. Miraculously, the driver escaped without injury. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1355458-truck-carrying-excavator-snags-power-lines-transformer-crushes-car-roof/ -
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Does the inequality ever make you uncomfortable?
I don’t really think about it like that. I go to 7-Eleven, buy what I need, and get on with my day. It’s a convenience store—people work there because it’s a job, just like anywhere else. If they wanted to earn more, they could find another opportunity, just like I’ve worked to get where I am. It’s not my responsibility to feel guilty for spending my own money. That’s just how the world works—some people earn more, some less. If I can afford to grab whatever I want without checking prices, that’s because I’ve put myself in a position where I can. There’s no reason to overthink it.- 1
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Truck Carrying Excavator Snags Power Lines, Transformer Crushes Car Roof
Pictures courtesy of Workpoint. A truck transporting an excavator brought down multiple power poles after snagging overhead lines, causing a transformer on one of the poles, to crash onto the roof of a car. Miraculously, the driver escaped without injury. The incident occurred at 09:30 on 22 March, near Wat Phai Khiao on Wat Weluwanaram Road in Don Mueang district, Bangkok. Police Lieutenant Sathawat Harnnok, an investigator from Don Mueang Police Station, received the report and coordinated with the Metropolitan Electricity Authority and Don Mueang District Office to assess the damage. At the scene, a truck carrying an excavator was found blocking a bend in the road. The excavator’s arm had caught a tensioned steel cable securing a power pole, causing it to snap and bring down several poles. Approximately 30 metres away, a black Suzuki Swift with Bangkok registration had been crushed by the fallen transformer, with its roof punctured near the driver’s seat. Mr. Ekalak the driver of the car, recounted the terrifying moment. He had been driving home, following the trailer at a distance. As the trailer turned right at a three-way junction near the temple, the excavator’s arm struck the steel cable, pulling the pole down. “I didn’t see the pole falling, only the wires ahead of me. I hesitated, unsure whether to move forward or reverse. In the end, I leaned towards the passenger seat and quickly opened the door to escape. That saved my life,” he said. The driver of the truck, who had transported the excavator from Pathum Thani, stated that he had made a similar delivery to the same location before without issue. “I didn’t realise the excavator arm had hooked the cable. I only knew something was wrong when I saw sparks and heard the transformer explode. I immediately stopped, jumped out, and saw the power poles had collapsed onto the car.” Police have summoned both drivers for further questioning at Don Mueang Police Station and are reviewing CCTV footage to determine liability. Legal proceedings will follow if negligence is established. -- 2025-03-22
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