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Community Udon Thani: Woman Found Dead in Pond After Conflict with Children Over Work
Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A 54-year-old woman was found dead in a pond in Udon Thani province after reportedly becoming despondent over her children’s insistence that she stop working. The tragic discovery was made at approximately 19:30 on 12 May, in the Nong Na Lam community, Sam Phrao subdistrict, Mueang Udon Thani district. Police Lieutenant Songphop Khamjai of Mueang Udon Thani Police Station, along with rescue divers from the Udon Thani Dhamma Foundation, were called to the scene after receiving a report of a possible drowning. The pond, around four metres deep, took more than 20 minutes to search before the body of the deceased, identified as Ms. Ladda, 54, was recovered. According to preliminary forensic findings, the cause of death was drowning. Her body was transferred to Udon Thani Hospital’s Suwankhadee mortuary pending further arrangements by her family. Close friend Mr. Pieak, also 54, who was under the influence of alcohol at the time of questioning, told police that Ms. Ladda had sold clothes in the city and often confided in him when she was distressed. He noted that she had repeatedly expressed sorrow over her children’s decision to prevent her from working following a recent motorbike crash, in which she collided with another person. Her children paid 20,000 baht in damages and asked her to stay home, assuring her they would support her financially. “Yesterday, she told me she wanted to die,” Mr. Pieak said. “I tried to comfort her. Today she came by again, we had a drink and I made her something to eat. But when I came back with the food, she was gone.” Fearing the worst, he began searching the area and contacted authorities after recalling her earlier comments about ending her life in the pond nearby. Another local resident, 71-year-old Ms. Phunsap, the owner of the pond, said she knew the deceased well and had seen her regularly with Mr. Pieak. She described an emotional final encounter earlier that evening when Ms. Ladda hugged her tightly, massaged her arms and legs, and said, “Mother, I want to die.” “I told her not to speak like that,” Ms. Phunsap recounted. “She then bowed down and touched my feet before saying goodbye. I never imagined she truly meant it.” The case has left the local community shocked and saddened. Friends and neighbours recalled Ms. Ladda as someone who found joy in working and who struggled emotionally with the idea of staying idle, despite her children’s good intentions. If you or anyone you know is in emotional distress, please contact the Samaritans of Thailand 24-hour hotline: 02 713 6791 (English), 02 713 6793 (Thai) or the Thai Mental Health Hotline at 1323 (Thai). Please also contact your friends or relatives at this time if you have feelings of loneliness, stress or depression. Seek out help. Adapted by Asean Now from Khoasod 2025-05-14. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 14 May 2025
Bangkok Building Collapse: 17 Arrests Sought After Deadly Disaster File photo for reference only Police in Bangkok are poised to issue arrest warrants for 17 individuals connected to the catastrophic collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1360587-bangkok-building-collapse-17-arrests-sought-after-deadly-disaster/ -
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Accident British Tourist Seriously Injured in Thai Waterfall Fall – Family Appeals for Help
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Report Bangkok Building Collapse: 17 Arrests Sought After Deadly Disaster
File photo for reference only Police in Bangkok are poised to issue arrest warrants for 17 individuals connected to the catastrophic collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building. The March 28 disaster occurred following an earthquake centred in Myanmar and claimed numerous lives. Those being targeted include engineers, project supervisors, and executives from the construction contractor. The Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) spearheaded the extensive investigation, assembling a wealth of evidence. This includes expert insights from the Council of Engineers, the Engineering Institute of Thailand, and Chulalongkorn University, alongside tests on over 300 construction samples. Investigators are targeting individuals from the Italian-Thai Development and China Railway No.10 Engineering Group Co joint venture, as well as construction supervisors and engineers. These suspects may face charges of failing to uphold engineering standards, resulting in fatalities, under Sections 227 and 238 of the Criminal Code. Auditor-General Montien Charoenphol has expressed no personal concerns over these proceedings despite the legal and ethical challenges his office faces. He did, however, commit to full cooperation with ongoing investigations. Mr Montien addressed rumours about the SAO's response to bereaved families, asserting that officials have approached each affected family to express their condolences. The SAO continues to be criticised for inadequate communication and support following the tragedy. The building, located in Chatuchak district and under construction, was the sole high-rise to collapse during the earthquake. At the time of the quake, 109 workers were present; 89 bodies have since been recovered, with seven still missing. Nine individuals sustained injuries, while four workers absent on the day the disaster struck have since returned home safely. Ultimately, the tragedy underscores the need for adherence to strict engineering and construction standards to prevent such occurrences. As the legal process unfolds, the involved parties may face significant legal repercussions amid continued public scrutiny. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-05-14 -
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Anti-vaxers relying on discredited doctor's claims about COVID vaccines... again!
Just had covid, felt like just a cold except taste and smell now mostly gone, no vaccination this time, maybe that's why
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