Chachoengsao
- Thailand News
Pickup causes severe multi-vehicle crash in Chachoengsao
A high-speed attempt to overtake ended in a severe accident involving a pickup truck, a Toyota Fortuner, and an 18-wheeler truck last night, July 19, on the Chachoengsao-Phan Thong Road. The collision left multiple vehicles damaged and individuals injured, with rescue operations underway. Police officer Teep Mailuekdee from Ban Pho Police Station in Chachoengsao province received a report of a…
- Thailand News
Wild elephant in Ang Rue Nai sanctuary dies from severe injuries
A wild elephant from the Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary in Chachoengsao has succumbed to severe injuries and infections. The elephant, found immobilised with significant wounds, will undergo a detailed autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. The Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary‘s mobile rapid response team discovered the wild elephant lying in a ditch at Ban Nayao, Tha…
- Crime News
Thai police find body in 5 million baht ransom case of TikTok star
The Royal Thai Police (RTP) provided an update on the case of a Chinese student and TikTok star who went missing after a ransom demand of 1 million yuan (approximately 5 million baht). Yesterday, July 14, at 10.30am, investigators discovered a body believed to be Yan’s in a grassy area in Chachoengsao province. Police and relevant agencies tracked the 38…
- Thailand News
Serpent’s kiss: 4 metre python found in company bathroom
A large python measuring over 4 metres was discovered slithering into the roof of a bathroom at a staff residence of a prominent company. The snake had previously bitten an employee, requiring nearly 40 stitches. The python was found again yesterday, July 9 at 10am. Rescue workers from Chachoengsao were alerted to the presence of a massive python inside the…
- Thailand News
Lorry crash in Chachoengsao blocks bridge lane
A 22-wheel lorry crashed into a bridge railing in Chachoengsao province after the driver fell asleep, causing debris to scatter and blocking one lane. A motorcyclist following behind collided with the debris and was injured. Teep Mailuekdee, an investigator from Ban Pho Police Station, received a report at 3am today, July 3, about a lorry crashing into the bridge railing…
- Thailand News
Sleep-deprived driver crashes car in torrential rain, injuring two
A sleep-deprived young man driving a car through the rain lost control and crashed into a utility pole at 6am yesterday, resulting in injuries to two women passengers on Suwinthawong Road, Mueang District, Chachoengsao Province. Rescue workers and local police quickly arrived at the scene to assist. The vehicle involved, a Toyota hatchback, was found with significant front-end damage. The…
- Thailand News
Driver defends parking on bridge after collision injures motorcyclist
In the aftermath of a collision between a car and a motorcycle, a debate erupted regarding the decision of the sleepy driver to park his pickup on the bridge. At the accident scene, he argued that safety concerns drove his controversial choice. The incident took place at 6.30am yesterday, June 13 when police officers and rescue teams were called to…
- Crime News
Fishy business: Neighbour caught stealing prawns in Thailand
A local fishpond owner faced significant distress after a series of thefts targeting her prawn traps over two consecutive days. When the thief returned on the third day, she was ready with a plan to catch him. Shockingly, the culprit turned out to be her neighbour, who claimed desperation led him to steal. Police Lieutenant Colonel Wiroj Tethong and a…
- Thailand News
Vocational school students clash in Chachoengsao
Two vocational school groups in Chachoengsao engaged in a violent altercation involving gunfire and thrown objects, causing panic among locals at a health park. Witnesses, including shopkeepers, are calling for increased police patrols to prevent such incidents. A frightening scene unfolded as two groups of vocational students from Chachoengsao clashed in a health park, hurling energy drink bottles and firing…
- Thailand News
Elderly man 20 million baht in debt after employer’s deception
An elderly man faces destitution after being deceived by his employer, leading to a debt of 20 million baht and the seizure of his elderly pension, leaving him with no money for food. A member of the local administrative organisation, 46 year old Phongchai reported that a local had been entangled in a bankruptcy case, resulting in a debt of…
- Thailand News
Thai man killed by lorry after causing chaos at fuel station
A Thai man involved in a spree of causing public unease met his demise as he was fatally struck by an 18-wheeler while crossing a road in Chachoengsao after he had caused a commotion at a nearby petrol station. At 1.15am today, Mueang Chachoengsao Police Station officers received a report about a pedestrian being hit by an 18-wheel truck on…
- Thailand News
Tiger cub sighting triggers arrest of animal farm owner
A tiger cub spotted roaming a community in Bang Pakong district has led to the arrest of an animal farm owner in Chachoengsao for allegedly possessing an endangered animal. Atthapol Charoenchansa, Director-General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation, directed the DNP’s Yiew Dong task force and 1362 special task force to investigate the incident further. The…
- Thailand News
Midnight mayhem: Tiger on prowl in West Thailand, alarms locals
A community in West Thailand was thrown into a state of alarm after a tiger emerged in the dead of night, apparently attacking residents. The incident took place in the early hours of today, May 16, when a tiger cub was spotted within a residential area of Bang Pakong, Chachoengsao, causing chaos and prompting an urgent response from local authorities…
- Crime News
Songkran celebration turns tragic as stray bullet hits elderly man
A celebration of Songkran took an alarming turn in Chachoengsao province when a stray bullet pierced through the ceiling and struck a 70 year old diabetic man, Somyot, who had previously lost a leg to his illness. The incident, which occurred at 9pm yesterday, April 13, is currently under police investigation as they search for the shooter. Somyot was lying…
- Thailand News
Thai man nabbed for taking drugs and showing gun on livestream
Police yesterday arrested a Thai man at his home in the central province of Chachoengsao after he posted a livestream on Facebook showing him taking drugs and brandishing a gun. The livestreams of the Thai man, later identified as Pornthep, were reposted by a local news Facebook page, Khaoded Paet Rio. The caption read… “#ShareToPolice. A Thai man from Mueang…
- Crime News
Police arrest mentally ill man after sexual assault attempt
Police apprehended a mentally ill Thai man yesterday after he attempted to sexually assault a female nurse and doctor at a hospital in the central province of Chachoengsao. A security guard contacted Mueang Chachoengsao Police Station to arrest the 40 year old Thai man named Somchai for attempted sexual assault. Upon arrival, they found Somchai being restrained by male doctors…
- Thailand News
Man nabbed for illegal otter trade in wildlife bust in Chachoengsao
Authorities in Chachoengsao province apprehended a 26 year old suspect for harbouring protected wildlife, including otters, in his possession. During the raid in Plaeng Yao district, law enforcement officers seized not only the carcasses of three soft-shelled turtles but also those of two pangolins from the suspect’s residence. The identity of the individual, however, remains undisclosed. The suspect is set…
- Thailand News
Thai toddler rescued from debtors in central Thailand
Chalida Palamart, also known as Ton Aor, from the One Foundation, yesterday coordinated with police and local officials to rescue a one year old Thai toddler girl from a tense situation in a house in Chachoengsao province. The child’s mother, 38 year old Pern, had contacted the foundation from abroad for help, as the toddler was being held by a…
- Road deaths
Late night motorcycle accident on Chachoengsao bypass road claims life
A tragic motorcycle accident that involved a collision with a barrier on a bypass road in the area of Wat Thawil Silamongkol, in Mueang Chachoengsao’s Tha Khai sub-district, claimed the life of 34 years old man. The incident, which took place at approximately 12.30am today, was witnessed by a lorry driver who saw his erratic riding just before the accident.…
- Crime News
Thai authorities uncover illegal e-waste importation at three factories in central Thailand
An illegal importation of electronic waste, or e-waste, was uncovered during a raid by the Department of Industrial Works and the Pollution Control Department. They discovered over a thousand tonnes of the waste in three factories located in Pathum Thani and Chachoengsao provinces. The inspection took place today, initiated by Police Lieutenant General Puthidech Bungrapheu, of the Office of the…
- Crime News
Fatal shooting in Chachoengsao leaves one dead
A fatal shooting has taken place in Chachoengsao province, leaving a 43 year old man dead after a heated argument. The incident occurred at 10pm yesterday, in Tha Takiap district. Local authorities identified the deceased as Akkadet, who was shot multiple times and left near a red and black Honda Wave motorcycle. The suspect, Sarayut, also 43, was subsequently apprehended…
- Crime News
Family dispute sparks deadly manhunt in Chachoengsao over dog conflict
In an escalating family dispute, a man stormed into his relatives’ residence shooting dead one and injuring another yesterday, before fleeing the scene. Police have since launched an investigation to find the suspect, who had left with his partner and child. In the quiet suburbs of Chachoengsao, a family dispute yesterday took a tragic turn when 43 year old Kamol…
- Crime News
Wanted suspect in massive robbery captured after daylong pursuit
In Chachoengsao Province, police captured a wanted suspect after a daylong hunt. The man was wanted for his alleged involvement in a massive robbery, making off with over half a million baht. Upon his arrest, the man immediately collapsed and became incoherent, leading police to transfer him to lockup and proceed with the process of drug testing. Assistant Police Major…
- Thailand News
Tooth and nail: Thailand’s health services strain as dental appointments delay
The lack of medical personnel in every department, coupled with the measly number of dentists has pushed health services to the brink in Thailand with patients finding themselves on the verge of collapse as dental appointments are pushed two years ahead. At 9am yesterday, a caregiver, who was accompanying an 11 year old boy for tooth decay treatment, shared this…
- Road deaths
Boozy pickup crash: 56 year old drunk’s collision with 18-wheel lorry in central Thailand
A heavy-drinking 56 year old man lost control of his pickup truck and crashed into an 18-wheel lorry parked on the side of the road in Chachoengsao Province, central Thailand. The truck was heavily damaged, and officials quickly responded, providing emergency assistance and transportation to the hospital. Somprasong Sai-in, an investigative officer at Bang Pakong Police Station, today revealed that…
- Transport News
Derailment of cement-laden train near Bangkok causes transport chaos
A train derailment caused havoc with a train crashing into a signal tower, and blocking essential transport routes in the eastern province of Chachoengsao, east of Bangkok. The incident unfolded at approximately 2.40am today. The enquiry was led by Kritsata Soamorm, a patrol officer from Mueang Chachoengsao Police Station. The scene was a picture of chaos: A blue-branded diesel train,…
- Road deaths
Horrendous car accident takes life of 33 year old man in Chachoengsao
A tragic car accident today claimed the life of a 33 year old man on the road in Chachoengsao province. The victim was rushing to pick up his girlfriend and nephew for work when his car lost control and collided with an electric pole. Upon being notified of the incident, Sergeant Dechrit Sreekacha of Bang Khla Police Station rushed to…
- Road deaths
Miracle on wheels: Pregnant nurse escapes motorbike collision with car at Thai petrol station
A pregnant nurse riding a pillion on a motorbike narrowly survived with her life after a collision with a car at a petrol station in south central Thailand. Two people were injured as the motorbike reportedly counter-flowed and subsequently could not avoid the car turning into the station. Deputy Inspector Warayuth Jenwichumet of Chachoengsao‘s rescue unit today investigated the incident…
- Eastern Thailand News
Flaming friendship: 12 year old boy scorched by friend’s alcohol attack in central Thailand
In a shocking incident from Chachoengsao, a 12 year old boy suffered severe burns covering 70% of his body after his friend doused him in alcohol while burning rubbish. The offending child’s mother, a teacher by profession, tried to settle the case by paying 2,000 baht (US$57) and suggesting the victim’s family report the incident to the police. The traumatising…
- Road deaths
Tragic road accident claims life of 34 year old driver in Chachoengsao
A tragic road accident occurred today involving a 34 year old man driving a Mitsubishi Mirage, and a six-wheel truck, in the middle of a bridge across the Lad Pladuk Canal on Thepparat Road near Chachoengsao province, eastern Thailand. Police rushed to the scene, providing emergency assistance and checking for available CCTV coverage. The catastrophic collision left the sedan severely damaged…
