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Car Collides with Big Bike, Plunges into Canal: 1 Dead, 1 Seriously Injured
Only 1 beer. But it was the 5 liter bottle. -
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AN Member Post Count Obsession
I use my phone and it doesn't show post count so it's unimportant -
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Any plans for Christmas this year?
Puuhhh! I am so glad to come away from the annoying Christmas craze in Europe! I just hate it!!! Christmas is for kids...😆 -
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University Lecturer Injured After Large Tree Branch Falls on Car in Nonthaburi
Picture from responders Pol. Lt. Detcharit Sangjunsri, an investigator at Sai Noi Police Station in Nonthaburi Province, received a report at approximately 12.30 on December 16, of an incident involving a large tree branch falling onto a car, causing significant damage and injuring the driver. The incident occurred on Pathum-Bang Len Road, heading towards Bang Len District, near the Khlong Khwang Subdistrict in Sai Noi District. Authorities, including the Ruamkatanyu Foundation rescue team and local officials from the Khlong Khwang Subdistrict Administrative Organisation (SAO), rushed to the scene. Upon arrival, they found a Toyota Cross parked on the roadside with damage, with the front windshield shattered, the roof dented, and the left side mirror broken. The injured driver, later identified as Dr. Dundusit Prarananon, a 56-year-old university lecturer, had already been taken to Sai Noi Hospital. He sustained multiple facial lacerations, including cuts to his face and mouth, but remained conscious and communicative. Approximately 60 metres away from the vehicle, a massive tree branch, 10 metres long, was found lying in the third lane. Witnesses described how strong winds caused the branch to snap, hitting the central road barrier before falling onto the victim’s car, blocking traffic and leaving debris scattered across the road. Mr. Patanachai Waentapthim, a 50-year-old pickup truck driver who was following behind, recounted the harrowing moment. He stated that the tree branch suddenly broke due to strong winds, smashing into the central barrier and landing on the car. He added that Dr. Dundusit suffered head injuries and was bleeding heavily, but remained able to speak despite the ordeal. Further details revealed that Dr. Dundusit was a patient on blood-thinning medication, raising initial concerns about his injuries. However, medical staff confirmed that he was stable and communicating normally. In response to the accident, Mr. Anulak Boonrod, a 42-year-old officer from the Khlong Khwang SAO, reported that his team, comprising five personnel equipped with two chainsaws, had been dispatched to clear the large branch from the road. Authorities are investigating the incident further to determine if additional safety measures or tree cutting is needed to prevent similar incidents. -- 2024-12-17 -
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NACC Launches Probe into Thaksin’s Alleged Hospital Fake-out
File photo courtesy: Thai Rath Thailand's National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has announced the formation of a special committee to investigate accusations that several government officials facilitated a scheme for Thaksin Shinawatra, the influential figure behind the Pheu Thai party, to feign serious illness, enabling him to reside at the Police Hospital rather than in a conventional prison. This scrutiny comes amidst broader concerns about potential abuses of power and misconduct by officials. Thaksin, a billionaire who has long been a contentious political figure in Thailand, remained at the Police Hospital for an extended period, ostensibly due to critical health issues, following his return from 17 years in self-imposed exile. His hospital stay coincided with political manoeuvres that many critics allege were orchestrated from his hospital ward, involving significant decisions such as the realignment of Thailand’s ruling coalition and the appointment of Srettha Thavisin as prime minister. The NACC's newly-formed panel will call on several key individuals for questioning, including senior officials from the Corrections Department, the Bangkok Remand Prison, and key medical staff at the Police Hospital. These officials are accused of bending rules to ensure Thaksin's comfortable stay, rather than enforcing the standard procedure that would have landed him in a regular prison setting to serve a reduced one-year sentence out of an initial eight-year term. Critics of Thaksin argue that his actions reflect a larger trend of disregarding Thailand's legal and judicial norms. Many saw his swift movement from exile to hospital, rather than a prison cell, as emblematic of his ability to elude justice. Thaksin had been convicted in absentia of power abuse during his time as prime minister, leading to speculation that his influence remains palpable in Thailand’s political landscape. Moreover, the episode raises questions about the integrity and independence of Thailand’s judicial and penal systems, with accusations of preferential treatment exacerbating public scepticism about equal enforcement of the law. By converting USD into Thai Baht, these investigations involve substantial considerations, both financially and politically, as the NACC seeks to address the impunity that allegations like Thaksin's can represent. For the interested public, this development is a spotlight on the blend of politics, power, and legal statutes that continue to play out in Thailand's tumultuous landscape. As the NACC advances its probe, the outcome not only holds potential implications for those directly implicated but might also shape public confidence in governmental institutions charged with upholding justice. The Thai baht remains a silent observer in the evolving narrative, emblematic of the economic and political stakes at play, reported Thai Newsroom. -- 2024-12-17 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 17 December 2024
NACC Launches Probe into Thaksin’s Alleged Hospital Fake-out File photo courtesy: Thai Rath Thailand's National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has announced the formation of a special committee to investigate accusations that several government officials facilitated a scheme for Thaksin Shinawatra, the influential figure behind the Pheu Thai party, to feign serious illness, enabling him to reside at the Police Hospital rather than in a conventional prison. This scrutiny comes amidst broader concerns about potential abuses of power and misconduct by officials. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346387-nacc-launches-probe-into-thaksin’s-alleged-hospital-fake-out/ -
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Singapore-sling blunder leaves Phuket Airport officials red-faced
Singapore Sling is a coctail! ??????🙄 -
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Tourist Found Dead Near Koh Phangan’s Hin Song Kon Store
Normally it should be assumed unfortunate but nothing to suspect foul play but mention koh phangan and it has more tragedies than the Bermuda triangle
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