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Accident Man Seriously Injured After Mistaking Bomb for Scrap Metal
Picture courtesy of SiamNews. A man searching for bamboo shoots was critically injured after unknowingly bringing home a live explosive, which detonated while he attempted to dismantle it. A neighbour was also seriously hurt in the blast. The incident occurred at a residence in Moo 6, Tha Sala Subdistrict, Mueang District, Lopburi Province. Police were alerted to an explosion at house number 36 and emergency rescue teams were dispatched to assist the injured. Upon arrival, authorities found two people in severe pain with extensive injuries. Due to the presence of several other explosive devices in close proximity to the victims, rescue efforts were carried out with extreme caution. The injured were identified as Mr Wuttichai, 29 who suffered the most severe injuries, with his left leg completely severed and his right leg heavily damaged and Mrs Noi, 55, a neighbour who was hit by shrapnel in the leg. Preliminary investigations revealed that the device was believed to be an M79 grenade. Several similar explosives were found nearby, prompting police to cordon off the area to prevent further harm. A bomb disposal unit was called in to secure and safely remove the remaining ordnance. Mr Thanarak Thathong 36, a relative of the injured man, told reporters that Mr Wuttichai had returned home from foraging for bamboo shoots but had not found any. Instead, he said he had brought back “some old scrap”. Moments later, a loud explosion rocked the area. Rushing to the scene, Mr Thanarak found Mr Wuttichai lying in a pool of blood, crying out for help, with Mrs Noi also seriously injured nearby. It is believed Mr Wuttichai had attempted to dismantle the grenade in order to sell it as scrap, unaware of its deadly nature. Police and explosive ordnance disposal personnel are continuing to investigate the area for further threats and are urging the public to report any suspicious objects immediately. Adapted by Asean Now from SiamNews 2025-08-05 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 5 August 2025
Govt Orders Payout for Rocket-Hit Petrol Station Picture courtesy of Khaosod Thailand’s insurance regulator has ruled that insurers must compensate the owner of a petrol station damaged in a recent rocket strike by Cambodian forces, dismissing attempts by the companies involved to classify the incident as an act of war. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368814-govt-orders-payout-for-rocket-hit-petrol-station/ -
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U.K. EV values fall off a cliff
I love reading all the salient points about the perils and evils of ev coming from people who don’t own or drive ev… it’s like they know something that ev owners don’t… 🤣🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️ -
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Thai - Cambodia Conflict Govt Orders Payout for Rocket-Hit Petrol Station
Picture courtesy of Khaosod Thailand’s insurance regulator has ruled that insurers must compensate the owner of a petrol station damaged in a recent rocket strike by Cambodian forces, dismissing attempts by the companies involved to classify the incident as an act of war. The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) announced on 4 August, that the insurers are required to pay compensation to Kamolrat Phonsrettalerd, whose PTT petrol station in Sisaket province suffered extensive damage in the 24 July cross-border attack, which left eight people dead. Kamolrat had appealed to the government for support after her insurance claims were initially rejected. The insurers argued that the damage fell under exclusions for war or invasion. The rocket fire caused damage exceeding 21 million baht, forcing the closure of both the petrol station and an adjacent convenience store. “This incident is not classified as a war risk, but rather an armed clash between military forces,” said Kananusorn Thiangtrakul, Deputy Secretary-General of the OIC’s Consumer Protection division. “Skirmishes along the border that are localised and brief in nature do not meet the definition of war or invasion under policy terms.” The Ministry of Energy, despite having no direct authority over insurance matters, played a key role in coordinating a resolution. Col Fueangvitch Aniruthdeva, assistant to Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, accepted a petition from Kamolrat and confirmed the ministry’s involvement in expediting support. An investigation revealed that Kamolrat’s property was insured under two policies, including an Industrial All Risk (IAR) policy that covers structural damage to all buildings on the premises. The OIC has fast-tracked the usual 45-day claim process, starting from the date of the incident. The OIC also confirmed it is working to facilitate compensation for other victims of the attack, including those with personal insurance coverage. For individuals without policies, insurers have been asked to consider offering voluntary compensation. One child victim has been found to be covered by a school accident insurance plan. “The OIC has reached an agreement with the insurers involved,” said Kananusorn. “They now accept that this was a brief military skirmish, not a war and that the terms of the insurance policies require payment.” Kamolrat stressed that her petrol station remains under a bank loan repayment plan, making the insurance compensation vital to her recovery and the continuation of her business. Adapted by Asean Now from Khoasod 2025-08-05 -
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