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  • Thailand NewsPedestrian bridge collapses onto dump truck on Northbound Highway 32

    Pedestrian bridge collapses onto dump truck on Northbound Highway 32

    A pedestrian bridge in Ang Thong‘s Mueang district came crashing down onto a dump truck, causing a significant obstruction on the main northbound highway, Highway 32. The incident unfolded around 7am today when the dump truck, with its body unintentionally raised, collided with the footbridge. The Department of Highways reported that the truck was en route north on Highway 32,…

  • Road deathsCement truck ignores warning and crashes into canal after wooden bridge collapse

    Cement truck ignores warning and crashes into canal after wooden bridge collapse

    A cement truck plunged into a canal after its driver ignored warnings and drove onto a wooden bridge, causing it to collapse. The 55 year old driver, from Amnat Charoen, revealed that he thought the bridge was supported by concrete pillars, and thus decided to cross it. The incident occurred at 12.30pm today. The 10-wheel truck, registered in Samut Prakan,…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok couple’s miraculous escape from tragic road bridge collapse (video)

    Bangkok couple’s miraculous escape from tragic road bridge collapse (video)

    A miraculous escape from death was recounted by a husband and wife following a tragic road bridge collapse. They narrowly evaded the mishap, having their vehicle hit just moments after they heard a loud noise. However, their car broke down, forcing them to flee as debris rained down onto the vehicle’s roof. The collapsing bridge, which was under construction, situated…

  • Pattaya NewsKoh Larn locals urge Pattaya officials to fix their coastal bridge

    Koh Larn locals urge Pattaya officials to fix their coastal bridge

    “Fix the Koh Larn bridge”. That’s the cry from Koh Larn business owners as they demand Pattaya municipal officials to attend to the repair of the Tien Beach bridge. They complain that it’s close to collapsing. Koh Larn is off the coast of Pattaya in the Gulf of Thailand. Pattaya Mail reports that locals say there have been no lights…

  • Thailand video newsThailand video news | Thailand’s digital arrival card sparks confusion, Myanmar groups warn of military aid misuse

    Thailand video news | Thailand’s digital arrival card sparks confusion, Myanmar groups warn of military aid misuse

    In Thailand video news, Alex and Jay bring the latest updates from Thailand and Southeast Asia, covering major developments that impact travellers, residents, and businesses. This week’s top stories include confusion over Thailand’s new digital arrival card, the fallout from a powerful earthquake shaking Thai tourism, and new claims surrounding Shane Warne’s death. In other news, a British man tragically…

  • Thailand video newsThailand video news | Tourist found dead after full moon party in Koh Phangan, Thailand accelerates universal healthcare coverage nationwide

    Thailand video news | Tourist found dead after full moon party in Koh Phangan, Thailand accelerates universal healthcare coverage nationwide

    In today’s Thailand video news, Alex brings key updates from across Thailand and ASEAN. Stories include the tragic death of a tourist after a Full Moon party in Koh Phangan, a fatal stabbing in Bangkok following a traffic dispute, and an assault on a Swiss tourist in Pattaya. Regional headlines highlight former Thai PM Thaksin’s new advisory role for Malaysia’s…

  • Crime NewsDrug-fuelled chase in Bangkok ends in fatal mob beating

    Drug-fuelled chase in Bangkok ends in fatal mob beating

    A man under the influence of drugs stole a farm tractor, leading police on a wild chase through Bangkok before collapsing and being fatally beaten by a mob. At 12.40am yesterday, September 7, Damrongsak Jaisawang, a deputy investigator at Hua Mak Police Station, received reports of locals apprehending a thief who had stolen a vehicle in front of the Siam…

  • Chiang Mai NewsChiang Mai: Fallen tree kills Chinese tourist, injures another

    Chiang Mai: Fallen tree kills Chinese tourist, injures another

    A tragic incident occurred yesterday at a zipline site in Doi Saket, Chiang Mai, where a fallen tree injured two Chinese tourists. The Erawan Emergency Response Center received the report at 2.50pm, prompting immediate action from rescuers. Upon arrival, emergency personnel found that a Chinese couple had been struck by a collapsing tree as they were crossing a rope bridge…

  • Transport NewsToll gate collapses in central Thailand

    Toll gate collapses in central Thailand

    A toll gate in Chachoengsao province, central Thailand, collapsed at 10.34am today during heavy rain and strong winds. No injuries have been reported. The roof above toll booth 1 at Bang Pakong Toll Gate on Highway 7 heading towards Pattaya completely caved in this morning during adverse weather conditions. No injuries, deaths, or vehicle damage was reported. The toll booth was…

  • World NewsBelgians pick up the pieces after deadly floods

    Belgians pick up the pieces after deadly floods

    The Belgian town of Pepinster, southeast of Liege, has just woken up from a nightmare. Wading through knee-high brown water with his wife and son, local resident Paul Brasseur looked back at what was left of their family home. “We’re alive and that’s all that matters — not everyone was so lucky,” he said. The Brasseurs’ house on the banks…

  • Thailand NewsMonk killed in hit and run

    Monk killed in hit and run

    Phra Charan, a 70 year old monk, was killed in a hit in Bangkok, yesterday. Phra had been a monk for years at the Wat Son temple. 30 metres from the monk’s body pieces of a “black car” were recovered, presumably from the car that struck Phra. When rescue workers arrived at the scene they found Phra’s head and leg…