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- Phuket News
Man falls from 15-storey height in Phuket parasailing accident
A man fell from a parasailing activity off the coast of Phuket, resulting in his death. The fall was reported to be nearly as high as a 15-storey building. The police are actively investigating the situation following a video shared by Phuket Times, which shows the fall accompanied by a message expressing condolences. The incident took place at Karon Beach,…
- Thailand News
Man missing after falling into Bang Pakong River on New Year’s
A 50 year old man disappeared after slipping into the Bang Pakong River while celebrating the new year with friends in Chachoengsao. Despite an extensive search using drones and boats, the man remains missing. Police Lieutenant Colonel Wanchai Prathom received a report of a man falling into the river near the clock tower on Maruphong Riverside Road, in the Na…
- Business News
Thai baht to fall to 35.50 against US dollar by 2025
Kasikorn Research Centre (K-Research) forecasts that the Thai baht will depreciate, reaching 34.50 to the US dollar by the end of this year and sliding further to 35.50 in 2025. This prediction comes as new US government policies are expected to exert pressure on the Chinese yuan next year. The baht recently hit a three-month low of 34.61 against the…
- Bangkok News
Concrete beam falls at Bangkok site, damages vehicles, no injuries (video)
A concrete beam plummeted from a crane at a building demolition site on Rama IV Road, near the Lumpini intersection in Bangkok, damaging three vehicles but fortunately causing no injuries. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon during the dismantling of the Srifuengfung Building. Police are in discussions with the building’s owner regarding compensation for the damage to three pickup trucks. Police…
- Pattaya News
Paradise to Pattaya peril: Canadian’s vacation takes deadly dive
A Canadian tourist’s dream getaway to a plush resort near Jomtien Beach in Pattaya turned into a nightmare after a fatal fall. The Canadian, Gilbert Giroud, met his tragic end when he slipped and suffered fatal injuries, leaving holiday heaven in heartbreak. In a regular afternoon turning to chaos, patrolling police got the alarming call at 3.34pm, yesterday, December 5.…
- Bangkok News
Russian woman falls to death from Bangkok condo
A tragic incident unfolded in the Phaya Thai district of Bangkok when a 24 year old Russian woman, Maria, fell to her death from the 37th floor of a condominium. The heartbreaking event occurred around 3.07pm yesterday, December 2, prompting an immediate response from local police. Upon arrival at the scene, officers found the lifeless body of the Russian woman,…
- Thailand News
Boy dies after fall from shopping mall in Ayutthaya
A 12 year old boy tragically fell to his death from the rooftop of a shopping mall located along Rojana Road in Uthai district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province. His death has left his family devastated, particularly his mother, who was with him just hours before the tragic incident. At around 6.30pm, yesterday, December 2, local police received a report of…
- Phuket News
Daring climb: Belarusian tourist seriously injured in Phuket hotel fall
Early this morning, a 23 year old Belarusian tourist was rushed to Patong Hospital with two broken legs and other serious injuries after an attempt to climb up to her hotel room ended disastrously. Rescue workers and Patong Police arrived at the hotel on Nanai Road around 4am, today, November 22, to find the tourist conscious but clearly in agony,…
- Phuket News
Russian man confirmed dead after fatal fall in Phuket hotel
A tragic incident unfolded in Phuket as police have confirmed the identity of a 37 year old Russian man who is believed to have fatally jumped from a hotel in Soi Paradise, Patong. The event took place on November 13 night, leaving police and locals in shock. Police received a call to the hotel early yesterday, November 14, at approximately…
- Thailand News
Female student falls from Nakhon Ratchasima school’s 7th floor
A female student from a prestigious girls’ school in Nakhon Ratchasima fell from the seventh floor of a school building, leaving her in a critical condition. School administrators and teachers temporarily halted classes immediately following the incident. Police received reports of the incident today, November 12, at 11.15am. The accident occurred at a well-known secondary school under the jurisdiction of…
- Thailand News
Pattaya woman survives sixth-floor plunge onto Volkswagen
In the early hours of Sunday morning a dramatic incident in Soi Bong Kot, Pattaya, left bystanders stunned as a young woman fell six storeys from a condominium building. Rescue teams responded to the emergency at 4.36am, on November 10, only to find a large crowd already gathered around the scene of the shocking accident. The victim, identified as 21…
- Phuket News
Malaysian tourist falls from Phuket hotel balcony onto parked car
A Malaysian tourist‘s trip to Phuket took a dramatic turn when she fell from a hotel balcony in Patong, landing on a parked car below. The incident occurred early today, November 1, sending shockwaves across the bustling tourist area. The local police in Patong responded swiftly to an emergency call at 4.37am, arriving at the hotel situated on Rat-U Thit…
- Thailand News
Tragic fall claims life of Udon Thani man, dog stays by side
A tragic discovery was made when the body of a 43 year old man was found lifeless under mysterious circumstances after apparently falling from his bed in Udon Thani province. The man’s loyal pet dog, a one year old Shih Tzu named Luk Moo, stayed close by his side, refusing to leave. Police Lieutenant Colonel Ratchaphon Morarat, an investigator at…
- Bangkok News
Woman falls to death from fifth floor in Bangkok mall
A tragic incident occurred when a woman fell from the fifth floor of a prominent shopping mall in central Bangkok. Despite the efforts of emergency responders performing CPR, she was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are conducting an investigation. At 9.30pm yesterday, October 12, Anucha, Deputy Inspector at Phahonyothin Police Station, received a report of a woman falling from…
- Business News
Thai corporate bond issuance falls 14% amid market challenges
The issuance of new corporate bonds in Thailand dropped 14% to 704 billion baht (US$21 billion) in the first nine months of this year, as the market faced challenging conditions for fundraising. Bond issuers are waiting for interest rates to decline, according to the Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA). Somjin Sornpaisarn, President of ThaiBMA, reported that the bond market’s total…
- Thailand News
Elderly man dies after falling from ladder in Chanthaburi orchard
An 85 year old man tragically died after falling from a ladder while tending to durian flowers in Chanthaburi. Emergency medical teams performed CPR and used a defibrillator but the man was found unresponsive under a durian tree, and could not be revived. Police Lieutenant Pacharapol Tanjing of the Chanthaburi City Police Station received a report of a serious accident…
- Thailand News
Man found dead after falling from bridge in Chumphon
A 34 year old man was found dead after falling from Municipal Bridge 4 into Logotan Canal in Chumphon. His body was discovered yesterday, September 30, alongside his motorcycle, with documents and personal items left at the scene. Police Lieutenant Supawat Chueasak, an investigator from Mueang Chumphon Police Station, received a report about the incident. The unfortunate event took place…
- Crime News
Family injured after truck falls from under-construction flyover in Bangkok
A family of three sustained injuries when their pickup truck fell from a flyover under construction in Lat Krabang district, Bangkok, early today. The incident occurred around 2am on the 10-metre-high Lat Krabang-Onnut flyover, which is under construction on Lat Krabang Road near the Suk Saman intersection. Police and rescue teams arrived promptly, discovering the severely damaged Isuzu pickup truck…
- Thailand News
Nonthaburi mourns loss of principal after tragic fall
A funeral ceremony was held for, a 56 year old acting principal of Wat Daeng School, who tragically passed away after falling from a school building roof he was repairing. The ceremony took place at Sala 1, Wat Daeng Thammachat, in the Sai Ma subdistrict of Nonthaburi. Phutthawat Kongwong, the acting principal of Wat Daeng School in Nonthaburi, suffered fatal…
- Thailand News
Woman, 27, falls to death from 43rd floor in Bangkok condo
A 27 year old woman tragically fell to her death from the 43rd floor of her condominium in Bangkok’s Huai Khwang area, prompting an ongoing police investigation. Police Major General Chawarit Chankaen, an investigator with the Sutthisan police station, reported receiving an urgent call about a body discovered on the ground on September 20. He immediately responded to the scene,…
- Thailand News
Man falls from tree into Wang River and dies in northern Thailand
A man who climbed a tree to rest tragically fell into the Wang River and died. His body was discovered by a Good Samaritan who was relaxing at a riverside park. At 4.40pm yesterday, September 4, rescue workers from Sawang Nakhon Lampang retrieved the body of 45 year old Ek, a construction worker who had fallen into the Wang River…
- Phuket News
Russian tourist’s tragic fall from Phuket condo under investigation
A 20 year old Russian tourist tragically fell to his death from a seventh-floor condominium in Phuket. Police are investigating the incident and have contacted the Russian embassy to inform the family and repatriate the body for religious rites. Officers from Chalong Police Station in Phuket received a report about a male tourist who had fallen from a height. The incident…
- Business News
Thai rice exports forecasted to drop below 8 million tonnes in 2025
Thai rice exports are projected to fall below 8 million tonnes next year, facing several challenges that threaten their competitiveness. Key issues include insufficient research and development (R&D) in rice varieties, a rising global supply of rice, and the potential lifting of India’s rice export restrictions by the end of the year. Charoen Laothamatas, president of the Thai Rice Exporters…
- Bangkok News
Steel plate falls on car on Rama 2 Road, Bangkok, during storm
A steel plate fell onto a vehicle on Rama 2 Road, Bangkok, due to turbulent weather and strong winds, prompting a three-day suspension of work and compensation for those affected. The incident occurred on July 29 at approximately 11.45am. Sarawut Songsiwilai, Director-General of the Department of Highways, addressed the incident where a steel plate fell onto the bonnet of a…
- Pattaya News
Engineer injured in fall at Pattaya shopping mall
A female engineer inspecting the steel framework of a well-known shopping mall fell through a broken ceiling panel, landing painfully on the floor. The incident occurred at 12.16am today, July 25, when the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Pattaya radio centre received a report of someone falling from a height inside a shopping mall in Central Pattaya, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung District,…
- Business News
Motorcycle sales fall 10% as Thai Honda faces sluggish market
Motorcycle sales dipped by 10% year-on-year during the first half of the year, affecting major players like Thai Honda Co, a leading motorcycle manufacturer and distributor, which is grappling with a sluggish market. The downturn is attributed to slow economic growth of 1.5% in the first quarter, more stringent bank criteria for auto loans, and a weakened export sector, according…
- Pattaya News
Dutchman falls to death from Pattaya mansion, sparking panic
A Dutchman fell to his death from a six-storey mansion in Pattaya yesterday in a suspected suicide causing panic among tourists and locals. Police and rescue teams were called to the scene to investigate and retrieve the body. The tragic incident occurred in South Pattaya’s Soi Buakhao, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung, and Chon Buri. Police Lieutenant Colonel Tanongsak Inphadung, an…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok woman falls to death from condo amid debt struggle
A 37 year old executive secretary tragically fell to her death from the 14th floor of a condominium in the Bang Sue area. Police initiated an investigation, with initial reports suggesting the woman suffered from severe depression. Police received a report of a woman falling to her death at a condominium in Bang Sue, Bangkok, early today, July 10, at…
- Bangkok News
Teacher’s mysterious fall from Bangkok condo raises questions
A recently appointed teacher fell to his death from a condo under mysterious circumstances, just before he was due to report for duty, raising suspicions among his family. The incident occurred on June 30, and police are now investigating. On June 30, a newly appointed teacher, Nat, fell to his death from a high-rise condo in Huai Khwang, Bangkok, under…
- Thailand News
Man dies after jumping from Pathum Thani pedestrian bridge
A man jumped from a pedestrian bridge in Pathum Thani, resulting in his immediate death. The police are now working to contact his relatives for further investigation into the incident. Police in Khlong Luang received a report of a fatal jump from a pedestrian overpass near the entrance of Soi Khlong Luang 29 on Phahonyothin Road. The incident occurred on…
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