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Kalasin Hospital Conducts Emergency Drill Ahead of Songkran Festival
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Cabinet Approves New Industry Standards for Escalators and Moving Walkways
Picture courtesy of ThaiRath. The Thai Cabinet has approved a new ministerial regulation requiring escalators and moving walkways to meet updated industrial standards. Under the new rules, manufacturers and importers must obtain licences before selling these products in Thailand. Deputy Government Spokesperson Sasikarn Wattanachan announced the decision following a Cabinet meeting at Government House. She stated that the new regulation aims to ensure the safety and quality of escalators and moving walkways installed in public buildings. The regulation mandates that all such products comply with the latest industry standards. Given their widespread use in commercial and public spaces, the government sees a need to enforce stricter safety measures. Under the new rules, manufacturers and importers must apply for licences before producing or bringing escalators and moving walkways into the country. Distributors may only sell licensed products that meet the prescribed standards. The regulation will come into force 90 days after its publication in the Royal Gazette. -- 2025-03-30 -
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Construction Supervisor Falls to His Death in 7-Metre Underground Cable Duct Pit
Picture from responders. A construction supervisor lost his life after stumbling and falling into a 7-metre-deep underground cable duct pit in Bangkok’s Chom Thong district. The incident occurred at approximately 00:30 on 29 March, in front of Soi Suksawat 6, Bang Pakok. Police Lieutenant Colonel Phraiwith Pruethong, an investigative officer from Bang Kholaem Police Station, was alerted and rushed to the scene alongside experts from Siriraj Hospital and volunteers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation. Upon arrival, authorities found a large underground cable duct pit, where the victim’s body was discovered. The deceased, identified as 53-year-old Somyot Rianwetch, was the site supervisor. His body was covered in mud, and he was dressed in a black short-sleeved T-shirt and black trousers, without shoes. A significant wound was visible on his head, his forehead was swollen, and blood was flowing from his nose and mouth. His left arm bore bruises consistent with heavy impact injuries. Rescue personnel retrieved his body from the pit. According to a 40-year-old construction worker, identified only as Ms. Cartoon, she was cleaning a barrier tank at the time of the incident while the deceased was overseeing the work and guiding crane operations. Witnesses reported that he had taken just a few steps before tripping and falling into the pit. Investigators at the scene interviewed multiple workers, who confirmed that Somyot was standing near the edge of the pit when he suddenly stumbled, possibly tripping over an object, before plunging in. His head struck the rim of the pit before his body hit the bottom with force, resulting in fatal injuries. Authorities will await the results of a forensic examination and review CCTV footage from the surrounding area to confirm the exact cause of the incident. -- 2025-03-30 -
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14 Provinces Affected by Earthquake, Relief Efforts Underway
Picture courtesy of DDPM The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has reported widespread damage across 14 provinces following a powerful 8.2-magnitude earthquake centered in Myanmar. The quake, which struck yesterday afternoon at a depth of 10 kilometers, was felt in 57 provinces across Thailand. At a press conference held on the morning of 29 December, at the National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command Center, DDPM Director-General Phasakorn Boonyaluck provided an update on the situation and ongoing relief efforts. Authorities have recorded 56 aftershocks, ranging from 2.8 to 7.1 in magnitude. Nine people have been confirmed dead and multiple missing, mostly in Bangkok, where a 30-story building under construction collapsed in Chatuchak district. A construction crane also fell in Bang Sue, resulting in one fatality. Emergency disaster zones have been declared in Pathum Thani and Phrae, as well as Bangkok, where the entire metropolitan area has been classified as a disaster-affected zone. Damage Reports Across Affected Provinces Northern Region • Chiang Mai: Several buildings, including Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital’s parking structure, residential condominiums, and Wat San Sai Ton Kok temple, sustained structural damage. • Chiang Rai: Cracks appeared in Chiang Rai Prachanukroh Hospital, and a concrete beam at Pa Daet railway station collapsed onto six vehicles. • Lampang & Lamphun: Damage to homes, schools, temples, and hospitals, including cracks in the walls of Lampang Hospital and a collapsed gate at Wat Phanit Sitthikaram in Lamphun. • Mae Hong Son: Cracks reported in the provincial hall and hospitals in Pai, Khun Yuam, and Sop Moei districts. Central Region • Bangkok: The collapse of an under-construction high-rise in Chatuchak, a crane incident in Bang Sue, and ceiling damage on the 17th floor of Phra Nang Klao Hospital in Nonthaburi. • Pathum Thani: Declared a disaster zone due to extensive structural damage. • Ayutthaya: Water tank collapse in Lat Bua Luang district. • Chai Nat: The crematorium at Wat Lat Senabodi was damaged. Eastern and Southern Regions • Samut Prakan: Cracks appeared at Wat Protket Chettharam. • Samut Sakhon: Minor structural damage to Samut Sakhon Hospital. • Phetchabun & Sukhothai: Reports of damage to agricultural buildings and warehouses. DDPM have deployed Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams with 48 personnel and life-detection equipment to locate missing individuals. The DDPM has coordinated efforts with the military, police, local governments, private sector, and volunteers to provide aid and assess further damage. In Bangkok, emergency SMS alerts were sent to the public, advising safety measures before, during, and after the quake. The Ministry of Interior has ordered all 18 regional disaster prevention centers to remain on high alert, ready to dispatch additional equipment and personnel. Authorities continue to monitor the situation and assess the full extent of the damage, with ongoing search and rescue efforts in the hardest-hit areas. -- 2025-03-30 -
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Weak lower back/ pain
Maybe some boom boom will help....... https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8586405/ -
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Laem Singh, Chao Lao (Chanthaburi): Simple holiday house/apt for 2 weeks?
none of my recommendations are in Kung Wiman one's Laem Sing and the other is Chao Lao - Here's another. - https://www.thehousefulonthebeach.com/contact
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