Samut Sakhon

  • Bangkok NewsRama II Bridge debris cleared, traffic to resume by Saturday

    Rama II Bridge debris cleared, traffic to resume by Saturday

    The Department of Highways successfully cleared over 70% of the debris from a collapsed bridge in Samut Sakhon, ensuring safety remains a priority. Normal traffic flow is anticipated to resume by this Saturday, December 14, following the diligent efforts of engineers and officials involved in the operation. Apirat Chaiwongnoi, Director General of the Department of Highways, accompanied by Narit Niramaivong,…

  • Thailand News5.4 million meth pills seized in Central and northeast Thailand

    5.4 million meth pills seized in Central and northeast Thailand

    Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) officers intercepted two illicit drug trafficking networks, seizing a staggering 5.4 million methamphetamine (meth) pills valued at over 150 million baht. The events unfolded yesterday, November 27, with the arrest of two suspects involved in separate but related drug cases. Jiraphop Puridet, Police Lieutenant General, and Sopon Sarapat, Montree Teskhan, Charungsak Jamroon, and Phattawut Onchoay, announced…

  • Thailand NewsRama II roadwork delay: Commuters stuck in traffic jam of frustration

    Rama II roadwork delay: Commuters stuck in traffic jam of frustration

    In a move that’s sure to infuriate commuters, the much-anticipated completion of the Rama II elevated road in Samut Sakhon has been pushed back from June to November next year, according to the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT). The delay comes down to technical headaches while building the tricky ascending segments in the Bang Khunthian area. Transport Permanent Secretary Chayatan…

  • Thailand NewsFire in Samut Sakhon causes over 50 million baht damage (video)

    Fire in Samut Sakhon causes over 50 million baht damage (video)

    A massive fire engulfed two major fan manufacturing companies in Samut Sakhon, causing damages exceeding 50 million baht. The incident began with an explosion-like sound near a security booth shortly after midnight yesterday, November 21. The blaze erupted at the TKT fan manufacturing facilities, located in Nadee, Mueang district, Samut Sakhon. Both companies affected are situated in the same area…

  • Transport NewsThailand plans 71.6 kilometres expressway connecting Samut Sakhon and Samut Prakan

    Thailand plans 71.6 kilometres expressway connecting Samut Sakhon and Samut Prakan

    Thailand’s Expressway Authority (EXAT) is planning a new expressway spanning 71.6 kilometres to connect Samut Sakhon and Samut Prakan, aiming to significantly improve the transport infrastructure between these two provinces. The proposed project, named the Samut Sakhon-Samut Prakan Riviera, was disclosed by a source familiar with the matter. The project, with an estimated budget of 109.25 billion baht (US$3.2 billion),…

  • Thailand NewsChemical leak hospitalises 21 workers in Samut Sakhon

    Chemical leak hospitalises 21 workers in Samut Sakhon

    Chemical fumes led to 21 workers being hospitalised, with two in serious condition, after a leak at a factory in Samut Sakhon. Officials are still investigating the source of the chemical odour and plan to inspect a nearby factory today. Officials are yet to identify the origin of the chemical fumes that caused severe dizziness and vomiting among employees at…

  • Thailand NewsThai woman pulled from manhole after shocking fall and trap

    Thai woman pulled from manhole after shocking fall and trap

    A rescue team rescued a 54 year old Thai woman from a 2-metre-deep manhole on a footpath along Setthakit Road, outside her home in the central province of Samut Sakhon, after she fell and was submerged in wastewater for over 30 minutes. The daughter of the 54 year old victim, Wiparat Yonnawa, sought help from the Mahachai Hospital Rescue team…

  • Bangkok NewsThai baby girl’s early birth on rescue vehicle sparks lottery buzz

    Thai baby girl’s early birth on rescue vehicle sparks lottery buzz

    A 30 year old woman gave birth to her fourth child in a rescue vehicle on the way to Samut Sakhon Hospital. Residents are now speculating on the vehicle’s registration number for the upcoming lottery draw. The Bang Khun Thian Civil Defense Volunteers (OPPR) in Bangkok received a call yesterday about a woman in labour at her home near Phra…

  • Thailand NewsThai singer’s lottery prediction wows fans with accurate numbers (video)

    Thai singer’s lottery prediction wows fans with accurate numbers (video)

    Thai singer Natthapat Wiphatdechtrakun, also known as Pui Fai, visited Wat Tha Mai in Samut Sakhon for a merit-making ceremony, where she also engaged in a unique ritual of drawing lucky numbers from a lottery urn. During her visit, Pui Fai shared a video on her Instagram account, showcasing her activities at the temple. She was seen offering traditional chilli…

  • Thailand NewsMan found dead on motorcycle in Samut Sakhon

    Man found dead on motorcycle in Samut Sakhon

    A man from Udon Thani was found dead on his motorcycle, likely due to a pre-existing condition. Rescuers revealed they had previously assisted him during a severe asthma attack. The police are investigating the exact cause of death. Police Lieutenant Panadecha Manolert from the Samut Sakhon Police Station received a report about a man found dead on a motorcycle along…

  • Thailand NewsThailand police seize 14,400 tonnes of hazardous aluminium dross

    Thailand police seize 14,400 tonnes of hazardous aluminium dross

    Thailand police seized approximately 14,400 tonnes of hazardous aluminium dross at two smelting factories in Nakhon Pathom and Samut Sakhon provinces near Bangkok over the weekend. Police in Nakhon Pathom, led by the Deputy Commander of the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Division, Police Colonel Arun Wacharasisukanya, intercepted a semi-trailer truck on Saturday. The vehicle, found to be carrying large…

  • Thailand NewsCracks in 300-year-old Buddha statue in Samut Sakhon reveal core

    Cracks in 300-year-old Buddha statue in Samut Sakhon reveal core

    A centuries-old Buddha statue in Samut Sakhon has cracked, revealing an ancient laterite core. The Fine Arts Department confirmed it is the work of ancient craftsmen, showing distinct differences between the outer and inner statues. The Buddha statue, over 300 years old, located at Wat Khok Kham in Samut Sakhon, shows significant cracks exposing an inner statue made of laterite.…

  • Thailand NewsSamut Sakhon releases one million prawns for river conservation

    Samut Sakhon releases one million prawns for river conservation

    Samut Sakhon released one million black tiger prawns into the Tha Chin River to bolster aquatic populations and maintain ecological balance. The event took place at 11am yesterday, July 17, led by Samut Sakhon Governor Phon Damthornom, alongside local officials, civil servants, and residents. The ceremony was held in honour of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s 72nd birthday, marking six…

  • Thailand NewsSamut Sakhon release 90,000 Asian seabass, targets invasive fish

    Samut Sakhon release 90,000 Asian seabass, targets invasive fish

    Samut Sakhon officials launched an operation to release 90,000 barramundis (Asian seabass) to combat the invasive blackchin tilapia. The first release is scheduled for tomorrow, July 12, with a focus on introducing large-sized barramundis into the local waterways. A senior fisheries officer in Samut Sakhon, Niran Promkruan revealed the operation, with the initiative marking a significant step in using the…

  • Thailand NewsThai man arrested for theft on Rama II Road in Samut Sakhon

    Thai man arrested for theft on Rama II Road in Samut Sakhon

    A man caught stealing a transformer along Rama II Road in Samut Sakhon has been arrested. The suspect, 44 year old Sirichai (surname withheld), claimed unemployment drove him to commit the crime. Police Colonel Phakphon Suchon and Police Captain Kla Sombatpiboon, from the Highway Police Division 2, arrested the suspect while he was using tools to dismantle the transformer on…

  • Pattaya NewsKratom caper: Thai cops shrimp on illegal juice joint

    Kratom caper: Thai cops shrimp on illegal juice joint

    The Royal Thai Police (RTP) swooped on an abandoned shrimp warehouse in Samut Sakhon following reports of a man distributing all-you-can-drink kratom juice to immigrant workers. Mueang Samut Sakhon Police Station officers, alongside relevant agencies, responded to complaints from residents about a group of Burmese workers frequently gathering at the warehouse for kratom juice. Signs advertising a drink buffet were…

  • Crime NewsPolice uncover 72 illegal immigrants at Samut Sakhon factory

    Police uncover 72 illegal immigrants at Samut Sakhon factory

    Royal Thai Immigration officers, along with relevant agencies, conducted a search operation at a factory in Krathum Baen, Samut Sakhon, following a report from the Damrongdhama Centre about a significant number of illegal immigrant labourers. The operation led to the discovery of over 72 illegal immigrants working at the site. Among the discovered workers, 45 had no legal documentation or…

  • Thailand NewsToddler’s tumble into uncovered drainage hole shocks residents

    Toddler’s tumble into uncovered drainage hole shocks residents

    A three year old boy, affectionately known as Big, fell into an uncovered drainage hole while playing in front of his house in Samut Sakhon. The incident, captured by a CCTV camera, occurred yesterday in Moo 3, in the Bang Ya Phraek Subdistrict of Mueang District. Big was enjoying his time outside, running and playing with his bicycle, when he…

  • Thailand NewsSamut Sakhon recycling plant ablaze, emergency crews fight fire

    Samut Sakhon recycling plant ablaze, emergency crews fight fire

    A recycling plant in Samut Sakhon province has been engulfed in flames for over eight hours, with emergency services battling the blaze that has spread across the entire area. Nearly 20 fire trucks from Samut Sakhon and neighbouring Samut Songkhram provinces have been deployed to douse the intense fire that erupted in packed paper bales within the facility yesterday, April…

  • Environment NewsTak’s disposal pits scrutinised ahead of cadmium tailings relocation

    Tak’s disposal pits scrutinised ahead of cadmium tailings relocation

    The disposal pits in Tak are under tight scrutiny by the Industry Ministry and local agencies, as they prepare for the relocation of cadmium tailings from Samut Sakhon. The permanent secretary for industry, Nattapol Rangsitpol, confirmed he had discussions with Tak governor Somchai Kitcharoenrungroj about the readiness of the province to handle the relocation. In collaboration with several local agencies,…

  • Thailand News15,000 tonnes of cadmium found in Samur Sakhon, no health scares yet

    15,000 tonnes of cadmium found in Samur Sakhon, no health scares yet

    Acting on a tip-off, the Thai authorities yesterday discovered 15,000 tonnes of cadmium in a warehouse in the Mueang district in the central province of Samut Sakhon. No adverse health effects have been reported by residents thus far. The Industrial Commission of the Secretariat of The House of Representatives received a complaint alleging that a company in the northern province…

  • Crime NewsBuzzkill: CIB busts counterfeit mosquito repellent ring spanning three provinces in Thailand

    Buzzkill: CIB busts counterfeit mosquito repellent ring spanning three provinces in Thailand

    The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) recently apprehended a manufacturer of counterfeit mosquito repellent in Samut Sakhon, along with three distribution points across three provinces. The counterfeit products, containing hazardous chemicals, were discovered today, and a total of 227,000 boxes worth 4.54 million baht were seized. The CIB’s investigation was sparked by the discovery of two Chinese mosquito repellent brands sold…

  • Thailand NewsDouble trouble: Two auto spoiler factories up in flames in million-dollar blaze

    Double trouble: Two auto spoiler factories up in flames in million-dollar blaze

    Two automotive spoiler production factories were ablaze in a single night, causing damage worth millions. Firefighters battled the blazes for hours, suspecting an electrical short circuit as the cause. The factory fire took place at 10pm yesterday, in the Krathum Baen district of Samut Sakhon. The affected factories, MKP Auto Parts Co., Ltd., located at Moo 10, Klong Maduea, were…

  • Thailand NewsNeighbourly mystery: Thai man found dead at home days after last sighting

    Neighbourly mystery: Thai man found dead at home days after last sighting

    News broke yesterday of a 51 year old man found dead in his home in Bang Khon Thi, Samut Sakhon. The alarming part is that the deceased had been dead for about three to four days, despite neighbours reportedly seeing him alive the day before. The incident occurred in a single-storey wooden house on stilts, where the dead Thai man…

  • Crime NewsStabbing: Ex-lover murders woman at hotpot over 1,000 baht

    Stabbing: Ex-lover murders woman at hotpot over 1,000 baht

    Last night, a 40 year old man reportedly stabbed his ex-girlfriend to death in a rage. The stabbing took place in front of a grocery store near a table used for hotpot and beer, located in a residential area of Samut Sakhon, Thailand. The 37 year old woman was sitting with her friends when the brutal act was committed. Police Colonel…

  • Road deathsFatal collision with electric pole kills two, leaving four critically injured in Samut Sakhon

    Fatal collision with electric pole kills two, leaving four critically injured in Samut Sakhon

    Two people tragically lost their lives when their pick-up truck lost control and collided with an electric pole, following the collision, the vehicle was completely wrecked in central Thailand. This heartbreaking incident also left four other passengers critically injured. The accident occurred around 3.30am today, on Sethakit 1 Road in Krathum Baen district, Samut Sakhon. The scene of the accident…

  • Thailand NewsSouper blunder: Samut Sakhon school serves up lunch letdown with low-quality meals

    Souper blunder: Samut Sakhon school serves up lunch letdown with low-quality meals

    A school in Samut Sakhon has been criticised for providing low-quality lunches to its students. The Facebook page ‘ปฏิบัติการณ์หมาเฝ้าบ้าน’ shared the harrowing story. The school’s director responded to the issue, stating that lunches are provided according to government nutritional guidelines and that students who are still hungry can buy snacks from the canteen. The Facebook page claims that this has…

  • Road deathsFatal collision on poorly lit curve exposes need for better road lighting in Samut Sakhon

    Fatal collision on poorly lit curve exposes need for better road lighting in Samut Sakhon

    On a dimly lit curved road, a collision between an 18 year old motorcyclist and a 51 year old man turned fatal, leaving one dead and another severely injured. Locals disclosed that accidents frequently occur in this area due to poor road lighting. An accident was reported on Chalermphrakiat Bang Bo alley in the vicinity of the Srap Charoen Suk…

  • Thailand News5 trapped as house collapses in Samut Sakhon; rescue efforts underway

    5 trapped as house collapses in Samut Sakhon; rescue efforts underway

    A house collapse in Samut Sakhon province left five people trapped under the wreckage, prompting swift action from rescue officials. Two of the victims suffered severe injuries, while preliminary investigation reveals that the house condition had been in bad shape, posing a hazard to its inhabitants. Authorities in Samut Sakhon were alerted to a single-storey wooden house collapse within Soi…

  • Crime NewsBody found in Thai canal with slashed throat: Locals report suspicious vehicles

    Body found in Thai canal with slashed throat: Locals report suspicious vehicles

    A man’s body found in a canal with a slashed throat and bound legs has shocked locals in Thailand’s central Samut Sakhon province. The police are investigating the crime scene and suspect the involvement of three to four pickup trucks, which were detected speeding away from the area earlier that day. Authorities believe the victim was not from the area…