A startling early-morning scene on a Bangkok bridge was captured on TikTok and has since sparked a wave of concern about road safety, driver fatigue and the limits of app-based transport. At roughly 7:00 a.m. on August 25, commuters at the Ratchayothin Intersection in Chatuchak watched a motorbike taxi passenger—later identified as 28-year-old Burmese national Lwin Lwin Aye—plummet from a pedestrian bridge after the motorcycle driver fell asleep at the wheel. The moment that stopped traffic Video shared by @rnatpakan showed the woman tumbling through the railings and landing on the roof of a passing sedan. The impact was enough to shatter the car’s windscreen, a chilling testament to how quickly a routine ride can turn catastrophic. By all accounts, the motorbike itself struck the bridge railing; the rider, who did not fall off the bridge, admitted later that he had dozed while driving. On-the-spot rescue and eyewitness accounts A…
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Hua Hin’s beloved century-old railway station is getting ready for a glow-up that could make vintage cameras and travel bloggers very happy. The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has unveiled plans for a sweeping facelift aimed at turning the station from a nostalgic photo stop into a bustling gateway for rail tourism across Prachuap Khiri Khan and beyond. SRT Governor Veeris Ammarapala personally toured the site this week, inspecting new passenger facilities and fast-tracking plans with Prachuap Khiri Khan Governor Sitthichai Sawatsaen. A local station with regional ambitions “The goal is to make Hua Hin more than just a stop. We want it to become a gateway to rail tourism for the entire region,” Governor Veeris said, summing up the spirit of the project. That’s not empty talk — the proposed upgrades are deliberately ambitious. Rather than simply repainting the waiting room, the SRT plans to weave Hua Hin into…
Bangkok’s much-talked-about 20-baht flat fare opened for registration today, August 25, with the government promising the scheme will start on October 1 — even though three key transport bills still sit in Parliament. The Transport Ministry, led by Suriya Juangroongruangkit of the Pheu Thai Party, rolled out the program as a cost-of-living lifeline designed to nudge more commuters onto public transport by an ambitious 20%. Who can sign up and how The headline: this discounted fare is for Thai nationals only. Registration opened at 12:01am on August 25 and — according to officials — there’s no closing date, so there’s no mad scramble necessary. Still, frustration has bubbled up among would-be registrants who say the sign-up process is trickier than a simple tap-and-go. Here’s how commuters need to register: Tang Rath app: All eligible Thai citizens must register using the Tang Rath application (the government’s transport app). BTS Skytrain riders:…
A case that has rocked Phuket’s online feeds took a serious turn today, August 25, when local police arrested an app-based taxi driver accused of sexually assaulting a foreign teacher in a roadside patch of forest. The alleged victim, a 28-year-old African national, reported the attack to Thalang Police Station on Saturday, August 23 — and the details she provided have prompted anger, concern and renewed debate about passenger safety on ride-hailing platforms. The sequence of events According to the complaint, the woman and a friend hailed a ride from an entertainment venue. The friend was dropped off first; that left the teacher alone with the driver. The driver reportedly pulled into a dim alley in Sunthon district and stopped abruptly. What followed, the complaint says, was terrifying: the driver allegedly dragged the woman into a stretch of roadside forest, sexually assaulted her, then took her mobile phone and fled.…
In a sobering reminder of the fragile line between people and wildlife in Thailand, a wild elephant attacked and killed 66-year-old rubber tapper Abdulloh Kariya on August 24 in a rubber plantation in Chachoengsao province. The dreadful episode unfolded roughly 100 metres into dense forest near Ban Khlong Takian village and was witnessed by Abdulloh’s 20-year-old nephew, Aris, who has been left shaken by what he saw. Village head Chai Khemmonta informed Tha Takiap district chief Amnuay Kasetsinnukul, after which rescue volunteers and relevant agencies were dispatched to the scene to investigate. According to reports, Abdulloh — who had moved with his family from Yala province to work as a rubber tapper — was found lying face down with severe injuries consistent with an elephant mauling. Eyewitness accounts paint a terrifying scene. Aris described the elephant as being in an unusually aggressive state, which led to the fatal attack. Abdulloh’s…
A quiet stretch of road in Phetchaburi turned into the scene of a grim discovery on the afternoon of August 22. At 12:30 pm, officers at Baan Lat district station were alerted to a body lying beside the Ban Lat–Phor Rieang road in village 8, Tha Chang subdistrict. Police, medical staff from Ban Lat Hospital and volunteers from the Sawangsanphet Dhammasathan Foundation quickly cordoned off the area to begin what promises to be a careful and methodical investigation. The victim and the immediate scene The deceased has been identified as 55-year-old Naunchan, originally from Buriram. According to investigators, she was found lying in the grass by the roadside wearing a short-sleeved shirt and black trousers. A black rope was discovered around her neck, and responders estimated she had been dead for roughly a day before being found. Forensic teams from Ban Lat Hospital were called in to examine the scene…
Bangkok Braces for Four Days of Stormy Weather — BMA Says It’s Ready On Sunday, August 24, Aekvarunyoo Amrapala, spokesperson for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), warned that a storm is expected to affect Bangkok over the next four days. But before you reach for the umbrella that doubles as a paddle, take heart: the city says it’s not leaving you to fend for yourself. The BMA reports a full-court press of flood-prevention measures designed to keep traffic moving, homes safe, and the worst of the weather from turning daily life into an aquatic adventure. Think of it as Bangkok flexing its drainage muscles—four major water tunnels and an army of pumps included. Key measures already in play Here’s what the city has put on standby to limit the impact of heavy rain and potential flooding: Drainage systems at full alert: The BMA has its drainage network on maximum readiness…
What began as a routine call about a backyard python turned into a small-town wildlife mystery that has Ang Thong buzzing — and a handful of residents quietly scribbling down a house number for the next draw. In the early hours of August 23, 2025, Pannawat “Lek” Imsub, a volunteer with the Poh Teck Tung Foundation based at Wat Loh in Mueang Ang Thong district, received reports of a 3–4 metre python that had slithered into house number 25/5 on Thetsaban 3 Road, Bang Kaeo subdistrict. When Lek arrived, the obvious suspect was nowhere to be found. The homeowners, understandably anxious, checked their CCTV footage and — sure enough — the video verified a large, 4-metre python had entered and left the property under cover of darkness. That should have been the end of it, the kind of “case closed” that sends a volunteer home with a satisfied nod. But…
Evening Raid in Banglamung: Woman Arrested Over 62 Disposable Vapes and Drug Test Flag What began as a routine operation in Banglamung, Chon Buri, on the evening of August 21 quickly escalated into a case that touches on smuggling, underage sales and drug use. At 6:30 p.m., a raid on a residence on Soi Thung Klom-Tal Man 29, led by Deputy Superintendent Police Lieutenant Colonel Thana Wisetchai alongside Investigation Chief Police Lieutenant Colonel Suphat Sutsong, ended with the arrest of 50-year-old Hathaithip “Thai” Rueangkham. Police say they recovered 62 disposable e-cigarettes of the COKE TIN brand from the property. The devices were seized as evidence and have become the focal point of an investigation that local news outlets, including The Pattaya News, are following closely. A Strange Story — and a Stranger-Smelling Defense During questioning, Hathaithip insisted she wasn’t part of an organised trafficking network. According to her account, the…
The turquoise promise of Phi Phi Island turned tragic this week when eight‑year‑old Xiao, a young Chinese tourist, drowned after being allowed into the water without a life jacket despite not being able to swim. The heartbreaking incident—reported by KhaoSod—unfolded on a sunny afternoon at Arida Beach in Ton Sai Bay and has left both visitors and local officials reeling. According to police and rescue reports, Xiao and his father arrived on Phi Phi Island via a tour company and stopped for lunch at Chong Khao Bungalow between 1:00 p.m. and 2:10 p.m. After lunch, at about 1:55 p.m., the pair went to Arida Beach. The father sat on the shore; the boy wore only a snorkeling mask and a breathing tube. Despite the father’s knowledge that Xiao could not swim, the child was allowed into the water without a life jacket. Not long after, around 2:00 p.m., the father…