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- World News
Courteney Cox and Matt LeBlanc commemorate late Friends co-star Matthew Perry
Known as Friends character Chandler Bing, news of Matthew Perry’s sudden death shocked fans worldwide as well as his co-stars including Courteney Cox and Matt Le Blanc. Both Cox and Le Blanc have since paid their respects to their late co-star Perry who passed away recently, on October 28 in Los Angeles. Chandler Bing’s wife Monica Geller, aka Cox, took…
- Thailand News
Fateful flight: French tourist becomes another statistic of the ‘Pattaya Flying Club’
A 43 year old French tourist became yet another statistic of the insensitively named “Pattaya Flying Club” when he jumped from a hotel building in Pattaya and died at the scene. Police Lieutenant Anirut Jeroh, Deputy Inspector of Investigation, Pattaya City Police Station, received a report at 4.20am this morning of a French tourist who fell to his death from…
- Thailand News
Indian man dies filming snake challenge
A 22 year old Indian man died in a state of intoxication while filming himself playing with a snake. The video, which is four minutes and 38 seconds long, shows 22 year old Rohit Jaiswal impersonating Shiva, the god of destruction, wrapping a snake around the hand and neck of the young Indian man from the state of Uttar Pradesh. The…
- Thailand News
Bloody confrontation on dusty road: Fatal stabbing rocks peaceful village in Nakhon Phanom
A tragic incident unfolded in the village of Phathai, Tha Uthen, Nakhon Phanom, where a 48 year old local man was fatally stabbed multiple times by a 56 year old man from Loei province. The killing took place on a dusty road near the perpetrator’s residence at around 5.30pm yesterday. Police Lieutenant Colonel Saewang Khonklong, station chief of Tha Uthen…
- Thailand News
District chief’s death by drowning not gunshot wound
Autopsy results revealed that the demise of a district chief from Sanam Chai Khet, Chachoengsao, was due to suffocation from drowning, not a bullet wound as initially suspected. The incident occurred when the pick-up truck Khomsan Suranattakul was driving, guided by a GPS, fell into a water spillway. His co-passenger, Gregchai Photithong, another district chief from Sanam Chai Khet, managed…
- Thailand News
Thai government official’s GPS gamble ends in tragic spillway plunge in East Thailand
A government official tragically lost his life when the car he was driving plunged into a water spillway following directions from his GPS. The incident occurred around 7am this morning, in the vicinity of Ban Ko Rang, Nong Waeng district, Sa Kaeo province. The vehicle, a bronze Toyota with registration number TH-824, was found overturned in the water spillway. Residents…
- Thailand News
Pathum Thani: Disabled woman fatally electrocuted in due to faulty pole in central Thailand
A tragic accident occurred in Sam Khok, Pathum Thani province when a disabled woman was electrocuted after touching an electric pole. The incident happened as the 46 year old woman, identified as Wila, was returning from a local shop where she had purchased an energy drink. It is suspected that the electric shock resulted from a faulty electrical connection on…
- Thailand News
Thai car model Yoko’s death shocks industry
The Thai modelling industry is mourning the death of a renowned car model, Praowrawee Sahasathapong, popularly known as Yoko. Yoko was recognised for her significant contributions to the car industry and her charismatic personality that will be missed by friends, family, and fans. The news of Yoko’s death was shared on the Facebook page of Yyok Magarita, a close friend…
- Thailand News
Suphan Buri: Man suffers electrical shock caused by faulty street light, pregnant wife and three children left behind
A tragic incident has unfolded in Suphan Buri province where 26 year old Sai Chonlajom Ngaam lost his life due to an electrical shock from a faulty street light pole. The incident leaves his pregnant wife, 29 year old Chidchonok Laisuwan with the burden of raising their three children single-handedly. Their eldest child is due for a heart transplant surgery.…
- China News
Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang dies at 68
Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang died suddenly from a heart attack at the age of 68. The news was reported by China’s CCTV today. Li Keqiang, a well-respected figure in Chinese politics, served as the First Vice Premier of the PRC from March 2008 to the same month of 2013 before moving on to become the seventh Premier of China.…
- Thailand News
Retired football coach drowns in municipal pond in central Thailand
A retired football coach tragically lost his life in an accident during an exercise routine in Nakhon Pathom. The incident occurred when he suddenly felt dizzy and fell into a municipal water storage pond. Witnessed by locals, the incident occurred around 7am today. Officers from the Nakhon Pathom Police Station, along with officials from the Nakhon Pathom Municipality Disaster Prevention…
- China News
Chinese widow haunted by strange noises at night: Altercation with neighbour
A Chinese widow reported hearing strange noises after moving to a new apartment following the loss of her husband. Every night between 1am to 2am, she heard sounds such as door knocking and that of a baby carriage. These sounds caused the woman to shiver in fear and unable to sleep. Li’s husband fell ill and passed away following the…
- Thailand News
Mysterious death in Chon Buri: Thai woman found lifeless, sudden demise puzzles community
A mysterious death shook the community when a 54 year old woman was found lifeless in her single-story room in Tung Community, Si Racha District, Chon Buri Province. The woman, Inthiporn, was found lying on her back, her arms rigid, with foam around her mouth. No signs of physical assault were detected on her body. Inthiporn’s 42 year old partner,…
- Thailand News
Thai education pioneer Professor Wijit Srisa-arn passes away at 88
Professor Wijit Srisa-arn, a prominent scholar and the founder of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, died yesterday, aged 88 years old. His death was due to heart failure, which set in around 10am. The funeral rites are scheduled to start at Wat Makut Kasattriyaram in Bangkok from tomorrow till Sunday. Known for his invaluable contributions to education, Professor Wijit hailed from…
- Thailand News
Young Thai woman found dead after suspected overdose in northeast Thailand
A tragic incident occurred in Udon Thani province when a young woman was discovered dead in her ex-boyfriend’s room. Authorities promptly arrived at the scene to conduct an investigation. The victim, 21 year old Supak, was found lifeless on the floor of room A9. The room’s occupant, a 20-year-old named Charupong, revealed that the deceased had consumed an excessive amount…
- Thailand News
Tragic motorcycle collision kills two young men in Buriram province
A shocking collision between two motorcycles in Buriram province resulted in the tragic demise of two young men. Police Lieutenant Colonel Rek Wichian, deputy investigator of Nang Rong Police Station, Buriram, coordinated with medical staff from Nang Rong Hospital and Siam United Heart Rescue unit to investigate the incident that occurred at about 8pm yesterday. At the scene of the…
- Crime News
Fatal family feud over missing cat ends in son’s shooting in Phetchabun
A 70 year old man fatally shot his 43 year old son on Monday, September 5, following a heated dispute over a missing pet cat. The incident occurred outside their two-storey wooden house in the Nong Phai district of Phetchabun province. Police Lieutenant Colonel Montri Phulketkit, a Nong Phai police investigator, was alerted to the incident on September 6 and…
- Thailand News
Fatal fan quest: Thai man’s attempt to retrieve fan ends in tragic loss in Chon Buri
A man tragically died after a Thai man cut his hand as he tried to retrieve a fan in Chon Buri. The man sliced his hand on a metal sheet which resulted in a severe loss of blood. Dismissing it as a minor wound, he was later found dead in another room the following morning. The police are yet to…
- Crime News
Bangkok teen shot dead, linked to previous conflict
A teen has been fatally shot in front of a Bangkok home, causing shock in the local community. The victim, aged 16, was a student at Bangkok Industrial Technology College in his second year. He was shot by unidentified assailants while riding their motorbikes. A Honda Wave 125i motorcycle, with licence plate number 8 KT 5644 Bangkok, was found near…
- Thailand News
Teenager dies in high-speed motorbike crash on Chon Buri’s new tourist bridge
An 18 year old young man tragically lost his life in a motorbike crash on the new Chon Buri Bridge, a popular tourist spot in Chon Buri province. The accident occurred at 11.30pm yesterday, when his motorbike hit a speed bump, causing him to lose control and crash. The young man, identified as Theerawat, was visiting the bridge for the…
- Central Thailand News
Bus driver in Ayutthaya’s shocking death prompts investigation
An unfortunate event occurred at a factory bus car park in Ayutthaya, Thailand when a 57 year old bus driver was found dead in his vehicle on the eve of Mother’s Day. It was an unusual death scene as he was found seated at the back of the bus. Local authorities are currently investigating this case for more concrete details.…
- World News
Italian dairy owner crushed to death by cheese wheels
We shouldn’t make light of any death, but this one was a bit… cheesy. In Italy, a 74 year old man was found dead under a sizeable pile of cheese wheels. The cheese, stacked high on shelves in a Lombardy region dairy and cheese production facility, toppled over, causing thousands of heavy cheese wheels to crush the unfortunate man. Giacomo…
- Pattaya News
Hit-and-run on Pattaya beach leaves young woman dead
A tragic occurrence marred the night in Pattaya Beach on Thursday, where an unidentified pickup truck caused the untimely demise of a woman lighting up the serene beach-side city. The bustling city was taken aback when the life of 23 years old Songkran Phadunglom was cut short after being caught in a hit-and-run incident that happened in the pure sight…
- Thailand News
Woman’s body found in Uthai Thani pond, community mourning
News from the northern Uthai Thani province in Thailand revealed the heartbreaking story of an elderly woman, whose body was discovered yesterday after disappearing from home. Having sparked a frantic search involving her three children and half a hundred neighbours, the 76 year old woman was eventually found dead in a pond. Police officers from Taluk Du Police Station in…
- Thailand News
Thai tragedy: Fake cops’ brutal attack claims a life
A Thai man lost his life in a brutal targeted attack by two fake cops. The victim, aged 52, was killed at his home after being shot four times. The crime happened in Phetchabun province around 6.30pm, on July 19. Saichon Pumpuang, the investigative officer from Dong Khoi Police Station in Phetchabun province, promptly received the news of a male…
- Thailand News
Tragic twist: Aussie teen’s suspicious death in Thailand fuels family’s heartfelt repatriation quest
The heartbroken family of a loving, larger-than-life Australian teenager is currently engaged in a poignant mission to repatriate his body after his suspicious death in Thailand. Daniel Talbot tragically passed away on Sunday while allegedly on Koh Tao, an island located on the eastern side of the Surat Thani coastline. The details surrounding the 19 year old’s death in Thailand…
- Road deaths
Fatal vehicle collision in central Thailand claims foreigner’s life
In an unfortunate incident, a foreign national lost his life in a vehicle collision at 5.30am this morning. The incident involved a pickup truck violently crashing into a semi-trailer lorry on Suwinthawong Road, Highway 304, in Kabin Buri, Prachin Buri province. The name and nationality of the deceased are yet to be established since his final words, spoken in Thai,…
- Phuket News
Lorry driver crushed to death by 3-tonne glass sheet in Phuket
In a tragic turn of events, a lorry driver was found dead due after being crushed by a 3-tonne sheet of glass and frame at the back of his own vehicle. The incident unfolded yesterday in Cherng Talay, Phuket. Lt. Col. Warawut Sensob of the Cherng Talay Police was informed of the horrific accident at 2.30pm, finding the vehicle, along with…
- Thailand News
Thai council pays tribute after young doctor’s tragic fatal accident
In an unfortunate twist of events yesterday, the Medical Council of Thailand (MCT) extended its deepest sympathies over the untimely passing of a newly qualified young doctor, who endured a fatal traffic mishap in Kanchanaburi. The doctor, 24 year old Yanisa Suebchiang, best known as Dr Mean, fell casualty to a catastrophic four-car accident that transpired at around 4pm on…
- Thailand News
Miracle man: Thai doctors wave the white flag, but life waves back
An extraordinary incident unfolded in the Amnat Charoen province in northeast Thailand as a 63 year old man was revived after doctors had conceded defeat to his deteriorating health condition. After a final farewell ceremony was abruptly interrupted by the seemingly deceased man, he brought shocking news of his encounter with a long-dead friend in the wilderness. In a quiet…
