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- Thailand News
Detached blade from rice-cutting machine tragically kills farmer
A tragic accident occurred when a farmer was fatally injured by a detached blade from a rice-cutting machine while harvesting rice in the fields. The blade severed his left leg, causing significant blood loss and ultimately leading to his death in the middle of the field yesterday, July 14. The incident happened at 1.20pm in a rice field in Phrom…
- Thailand News
Family tragedy in Yasothon after consuming poisonous mushrooms
A tragic incident involving the consumption of poisonous mushrooms left a family in Yasothon devastated after mother and son fell ill after eating the mushrooms, leading to the mother’s death and, subsequently, the son’s passing after a 10-day hospitalisation. Today, July 9, relatives gathered at a temple in Mueang Yasothon district, Yasothon province, to hold a funeral for 46 year…
- Thailand News
Construction worker falls to death in Phitsanulok site accident
A construction worker tragically fell to his death while securing a crane cable at a site in Phitsanulok. The worker, known only as Dam, lost his footing and fell approximately 4 metres, fatally striking his head on a piling. Officers from Mueang Phitsanulok Police Station yesterday, July 7, received a report about the fatal accident at a construction site for…
- Thailand News
Cat-astrophic fire in Bangkok building kills 21 cats, injures five
A devastating fire last night engulfed a four-storey commercial building in Don Mueang, Bangkok, leaving 21 cats dead and five others injured. Within ten minutes, firefighters managed to control the blaze, which erupted. The fire broke out at 10.20pm, yesterday, July 7, in a residential area on Chang Akat Uthit 15 Alley, Don Mueang. Local police coordinated with fire services…
- Thailand News
Decomposed body found in palm oil plantation sparks local mystery
The decomposed body of a man was discovered buried in a palm oil plantation in Sichon, Nakhon Si Thammarat, with his knees visibly protruding from the ground. Police are now questioning his roommate, a fellow Myanmar worker. At 4pm yesterday, July 4, the Chief of Sichon Police Station, Boonchuern Limprajupong, along with medical staff from Sichon Hospital and rescue teams…
- Thailand News
Russian woman falls to death in Pattaya after cannabis use row
A tragic incident occurred in Pattaya when a woman fell to her death from a luxury condominium, allegedly following an argument with her husband regarding her cannabis use. Police are currently investigating CCTV footage and questioning the husband to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the event. Police Lieutenant Sanan Kotanont of Pattaya City Police Station reported that at 10.36pm yesterday,…
- Thailand News
Mysterious body found in Amnat Charoen pond sparks investigation
A body was found floating in a pond in Mueang Amnat Charoen prompting an urgent investigation into the mysterious death. The deceased, identified as 64 year old Bunphieng Amlungphon, had been dead for approximately two to three days. Police officer Khajorn Phengpit yesterday, July 2, received a report about the body found in a pond located near the Saensawat Pattana…
- Thailand News
Tragic mushroom poisoning claims elderly woman’s life, son critical
An elderly woman tragically passed away after consuming mushroom soup prepared from mushrooms her son had collected. The son remains in critical condition in the hospital, relatives suspect no foul play in the tragic passing of the woman. Family members reported that before the incident, the woman’s son, 44 year old Pranchai had gone mushroom hunting, and prepared a soup…
- Thailand News
Concrete mixer truck overturns on mountain road, catches fire
A concrete mixer truck overturned and caught fire on a mountainous curve, leading to the tragic death of the driver. The incident occurred today at 11am on the Pak Chong road near Ban Lam Thong Lang, bordering Muak Lek District, Saraburi Province. Pak Chong Police Station investigator, Panom Singhasetakit received a report of the accident and responded to the scene…
- Thailand News
Man with long Covid found dead in his bedroom in Samut Prakan
A man suffering from long Covid for two years was found dead yesterday in his bedroom in Samut Prakan, unable to walk due to his illness. The man’s mother revealed that he had been at home but was drinking alcohol on Sunday. Police officers from Bang Sao Thong Police Station in Samut Prakan Province were alerted to a death in…
- Thailand News
Veteran actress Chomchai Chatwilai dies at 73
Chomchai Chatwilai, a beloved veteran actress and singer, passed away peacefully at the age of 73. News of her death was shared by fellow actress and designer Wipavee Charoenpura on Facebook, where she affectionately referred to Chomchai as Phi Add. “My deepest condolences to the family of Chomchai Chatwilai. May goodness bring your soul to rest in peace. I say…
- Thailand News
Hua Hin mourns loss of beloved expat Lizzy Ginsel
Renowned Hua Hin resident Lizzy Ginsel passed away at Hua Hin Hospital yesterday morning, June 20. A cherished figure within the community, Lizzy’s legacy resonates through her philanthropic endeavours and unwavering support for numerous charitable causes, notably the Rotary Club of Royal Hua Hin. Renowned for her spirited personality, Lizzy was the driving force behind the Multi-Culti Club (MCC), fostering…
- Thailand News
Family suspects foul play in drowning of three year old daughter
A family is mourning the loss of their three year old daughter who drowned in a pond near a childcare centre in Sisaket Province. The family suspects foul play and believes the drowning to be a staged murder. Initial autopsy findings at Sisaket Hospital revealed that the child, Alice, died from asphyxiation while drowning, with water being aspirated into her lungs,…
- Phuket News
Missing American in Phuket beach found dead
An American man who was swept away by a giant wave in front of his three year old son and Thai wife has been found dead on Nai Harn Beach, Phuket. The incident occurred on June 9 as the family was enjoying their time at the beach. His wife, 49 year old Siriamorn, and their young son were at Nai…
- Thailand News
Factory worker found dead in central Thailand
A tragic incident occurred at a technology centre in a factory in the Mueang District of Chachoengsao where an employee was found dead in his office after having sustained a gunshot wound. At approximately 7.30am yesterday, Deputy Inspector of the Mueang Chachoengsao Police Station, Thanchanok Rutjanthong received a report of a shooting death in the technology centre’s office. She promptly coordinated…
- Thailand News
Used car dealer suspiciously found dead, foul play suspected
A prominent used car dealer was found dead with his right hand propping up his chin, sparking foul play suspicions from his wife. Two men, believed to be loan sharks, were seen leaving the scene before his death. Police Lieutenant Thanin Kanpai from Mueang Nakhon Phanom Police Station yesterday received a report of a suicide at a well-known car dealership…
- Thailand News
Market shooting in Samut Prakan leaves one dead, two injured
A heated argument in a Samut Prakan local market quickly turned into a violent shooting, resulting in the tragic death of a woman and serious injuries to two others. The incident stemmed from a confrontation involving inappropriate remarks. The incident occurred at 7pm yesterday at the Bang Ya Phraek market in Samut Prakan. Authorities from Samrong Tai Police Station received…
- Thailand News
Man dies from mushroom poisoning in Loei province
A 45 year old man from Talad Khang subdistrict, Phu Ruea district, became the first fatality of the year due to consuming poisonous mushrooms. He collected five mushrooms on May 28 and grilled them for consumption. Subsequently, he fell ill and was admitted to Phu Ruea Hospital before being transferred to Loei Hospital, where he died on June 3 at…
- Thailand News
Burmese man arrested for fatal grocery store stabbing in Thailand
A 22 year old Burmese man was apprehended for fatally stabbing a grocery store owner in Trang province yesterday after a dispute over money. The Burmese national pretended to buy rice but then demanded money from the shopkeeper, who refused, leading to the fatal stabbing. Enraged by the refusal, he repeatedly stabbed the woman with a knife he carried. Her…
- Thailand News
Man trampled by elephant while foraging in Nam Nao Park
A 61 year old man tragically lost his life after being trampled by an elephant while foraging for mushrooms in Nam Nao National Park. This incident marks the second fatal elephant attack in the area this year, with the animal believed to be a protective mother startled by the man’s presence. Police investigator Pichet Thonglor, on duty at Nam Nao…
- Thailand News
Fisherman discovers body in tragic canal drowning accident
A fishing trip along an irrigation canal quickly took a tragic turn when a local fisherman discovered the floating corpse of a man who had been missing since the previous night after taking a quick dip in the canal, citing excessive heat. The incident occurred yesterday when Police Lieutenant Nutthaphat Chan-narong from the Amphawa Police Station received a report of…
- Thailand News
Taiwanese employer implicated in death of Thai migrant worker
A Taiwanese employer finds himself in the hot seat as suspicions swirl around the death of an illegal Thai migrant worker in Yilan County, northeast Taiwan. The tale begins with the Thai man, initially arriving on a tourist visa, swiftly descending into the murky world of illegal employment in Yilan. As whispers of his disappearance reached his homeland, the Thai…
- Thailand News
Duck vendor found dead in pickup truck at Samut Prakan shrine
A tragic discovery took place in front of a Buddha shrine in Samut Prakan today, where a vendor was found dead inside a pickup truck. The deceased had left a note but the cause of his death remains unknown. The Deputy Inspector of Samrong Nuea Police Station in Samut Prakan, Asanee Kongkerd, received a report of a man’s death inside…
- Thailand News
Shocking house fire in Pathum Thani claims life of a bedridden man
A fire broke out in a single-storey house in Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, resulting in the tragic death of the bedridden homeowner. The incident left his wife in shock after being informed by a neighbour’s call. An investigator from Khlong Luang Police Station, Teerasak Saento received the report about the fire in Moo 9, Khlong Sam Subdistrict, around 6am yesterday,…
- Thailand News
Fire destroys century-old house in Krabi, killing elderly woman
A tragic fire engulfed a century-old house, claiming the life of a 70 year old woman while her 85 year old sister narrowly escaped by hiding in the bathroom. Firefighters took five hours to subdue the inferno. At 3am yesterday, Police Captain Kiatichai Yodrak of Klong Thom Police Station in Krabi province received a report of a fire in a…
- Road deaths
Bus accident tragically kills elderly man on Chaeng Watthana Road
A tragic bus accident occurred yesterday when a 72 year old man lost his life after slipping and being run over by a bus at a bus stop near Chaeng Watthana Road, Pak Kret, Nontha Buri. The elderly man, who had been a familiar figure in the area for over a decade, was known for begging to support his family.…
- Thailand News
Vice mayor gunned down in ambush on Pattani highway
In a brazen attack on the Phet Kasem Road, the vice mayor of a Tambon Administrative Organisation (TAO) in Khok Pho district, Pattani province, was brutally murdered by suspected insurgents on Friday evening. Witnesses reported that 57 year old Nan Kongsomboon was ambushed by two men on a motorcycle as he was returning home after tending to his cattle. The…
- Thailand News
Homeless man suffocates under plastic sheet in Nontha Buri rain
A homeless man collecting recyclables was found dead on a roadside near a luxury home after using a plastic sheet to shield himself from the rain, leading to suffocation. The incident occurred early today at around 4.30am when police and forensic doctors were called to the scene on Ngam Wong Wan Road in Bang Khen, Nontha Buri. The deceased, identified…
- Thailand News
Man falls to death from fifth floor in Bangkok mall
A foreign man tragically fell to his death from the fifth floor of a shopping mall in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit area last night. The circumstances around his untimely death are currently unknown. Thong Lor Police Station received the report of the incident around 10.30pm. Responding quickly, police officers, forensic officials, and rescue workers rushed to Soi Sukhumvit 35 in Khlong Tan…
- Expats
Phuket jet ski tragedy casts shadow over British man’s holiday
A British man’s paradise holiday in Phuket tragically turned to gloom for his family when he lost his life in a jet ski crash earlier this month. Jonathan Greene, from Stoke-on-Trent, met a tragic end during his holiday in the sun-soaked paradise of Phuket earlier this month. The 37 year old, of Church Avenue in Baddeley Green, was soaking up the…
