In the quaint Kanchanaburi province, the morning tranquility was suddenly shattered by a collision that has left the community in somber reflection. As the sun rose on May 12th, a tragic fate awaited Somchai, a 73-year-old, and his beloved 74-year-old companion, Sudjai. Their motorcycle journey encountered a devastating end at the hands of an oncoming pickup truck, painting a heartbreaking scene in the middle of a busy traffic junction. It was just past 10:20 AM when the calamity unfolded. Reports rushed in, and Police Lieutenant Woraporn Kalaphakdi from Nong Khao Police Station swiftly arrived at the chaotic scene, his team joined by compassionate medics from Somdej Phra Sangharaj Hospital and dedicated personnel from the Khun Rattanawut Foundation. The sight was nothing short of grim; the couple’s motorcycle lay crumpled, the remnants of their journey starkly displayed against the asphalt. The lifeless body of Somchai lay nearby, while a critically injured…
Posts published by “Editorial Team”
In a serene village in Udon Thani, a tragedy unfolded that has left the community reeling and pondering the complexities of familial love and personal freedom. The lifeless body of 54-year-old Ladda was discovered in the tranquility of a local pond, her untimely demise a haunting reminder of unresolved distress and deep-seated desires unfulfilled. The evening of May 12 was intended to be just like any other. As the sun dipped below the horizon, Police Lieutenant Songphop Kamjai received a call that would alter the peaceful scenery. The report was of a drowning in Nong Na Lam, Sam Phrao subdistrict, prompting a swift response from rescue teams. The pond, a familiar spot nestled within a local home, became the scene of a heartrending search. After over 20 minutes of meticulous diving in its 4-meter depths, the body of Ladda was retrieved, a shadow of her former vivacious self. Preliminary examinations…
On what was supposed to be just another Saturday night, the picturesque town of Hua Hin was engulfed in a devastating storm that turned deadly, leaving its residents in shock and prompting a wave of urgent safety inspections. The heart-wrenching incident occurred amid the heavy downpour on May 10, as two individuals tragically lost their lives after being electrocuted due to a sagging power cable, an accident propelled by the relentless flash floods sweeping through the area. The calamity unfolded on Soi 94, where torrents of rain had transformed roads into treacherous watercourses. The victims were navigating their motorbike near the Dusit Land 10 housing estate around 8:30 PM, attempting to maneuver around a flooded patch of road. In their earnest attempt, their motorbike made deadly contact with a low-hanging electrical wire, which resulted in a horrific electrocution. Earsplitting cries from one of the riders pierced the stormy night, alerting…
Phuket, often revered for its stunning beaches and vibrant nightlife, now finds itself in the shadow of tragedy as the island grapples with a staggering third suspected suicide in merely a week’s time. The most recent victim, identified as a 42-year-old woman, was found in her Kathu home, leaving the community to piece together the heart-wrenching episodes that seem to follow in a grim succession. The sorrowful discovery was made yesterday, May 12, when local police were summoned to the address on Soi Khuen Bangwad in Moo 7 at 6:55 pm. Upon arrival, they found Phakwalan Khocharoenkiat, a resident who had allegedly taken her life by hanging herself from the staircase within her home. Her father, Chusan Khocharoenkiat, who initially raised the alarm, shared his deep anguish, having grown worried when repeated attempts to contact her by phone went unanswered. It was he who eventually made the devastating discovery. Her…
In a tale that transcends the borders of propriety and good behavior, a bizarre incident has rocked the tranquil island of Koh Phi Phi in the southern Thai province of Krabi. The protagonist of this drama is none other than a local bar owner, Thanee Suksrimuang, who turned to social media to publicly unveil a group of foreign tourists indulging in what can only be described as an audacious attempt at thievery. Armed with the undeniable evidence of CCTV footage, Thanee captivated audiences when he posted the video on Facebook under his moniker, Big Thanee Suksrimuang, on May 10. Accompanying his video post was a rather rhetorical question designed to provoke thought among his followers: “What do you all think? Did they do it for fun, or were they serious? They traveled miles away to do this…” To add some spice to this already juicy story, the video portrays a…
In a bizarre twist of events on the enchanting island of Koh Pha Ngan, a place usually known for moonlit parties and serene beaches, an Israeli man found himself entangled in quite a conundrum. Accused of crafting an elaborate web of illicit motorcycle rentals, Pavel Fadeev turned a supposed sun-drenched holiday destination into a high-stakes police drama. Thai authorities, donning their badges and helmets, swooped down upon a quaint rental house in Moo 4, Koh Pha Ngan; the scene was reminiscent of a thriller more than a police operation. At the heart of the commotion was Fadeev, a 33-year-old seemingly ordinary man who allegedly transformed a simple motorcycle rental venture into a substantial cash machine rolling in millions of baht annually. The plot thickens with the discovery of a Thai woman’s bank account woven into this narrative, suggesting an alliance that might rival some of Koh Pha Ngan’s legendary party…
In the serene yet unpredictable paradise of Phuket, a tragedy from last August continues to gnaw at the community’s conscience. A catastrophic landslide claimed 13 innocent lives, leaving the usually vibrant region shrouded in mourning. Nearly a year later, grief still hangs heavy in the air as bureaucrats exhaust themselves in a web of red tape rather than facts. The Karon police, led by the diligent Police Lieutenant Colonel Ekkasak Kwanwan, have put the investigation on hold until expert opinions can establish a concrete link between unauthorized construction and the tragic event. The families, aggrieved and pining for justice, wait impatiently as experts from the Office of Mineral Resources Region 4 sort through the morose puzzle of allegations and accusations. Situated in the heart of the tourist trails, the Big Buddha Viewpoint near Kata provides divine views but is now infamous for its seismic connection to this disaster. Police Lieutenant…
In a political landscape often characterized by unexpected twists and turns, the recent exit of Uttama Savanayana and Sonthirat Sontijirawong from Palang Pracharath (PPRP) has stirred the pot yet again, leaving observers both intrigued and speculative about what comes next. Rewind to January 30, 2023: the two prominent figures made their grand return to PPRP, reigniting the political fervor following an earlier farewell that many thought might mark the end of their equivocal journey with the party. Fast forward to today, their departure has resurfaced, adding another layer to the ongoing narrative that closely resembles a political dance back and forth on a stage where unpredictability is the only constant. So, what spurred this renewed exit of Mr. Uttama and Mr. Sonthirat? As they donned their farewell hats once again, they took their leave by personally bidding adieu to General Prawit Wongsuwon, the PPRP leader. And in a rather amiable…
Exciting times are on the horizon for the bustling metropolis of Bangkok, where the daily grind of getting from point A to B might just become a breeze, thanks to a potential game changer in transportation. Imagine cruising through the city’s intricate electric rail network for just 20 baht per ride, regardless of how far your journey takes you. Now, that’s a reality that’s set to unfold as the government races ahead with plans to launch an incredibly budget-friendly fare cap. The Department of Rail Transport (DRT) has officially placed a proposal on the table, advocating for a flat-rate fare ceiling of just 20 baht for all electric train services throughout the city. This innovative plan awaits Cabinet’s seal of approval, anticipated to come through later this month. Should all go smoothly, Bangkok’s commuters could be basking in the glow of this cost-effective revelation as early as September 30, marking…
In a tale that seems to walk the line between a crime thriller and a heart-wrenching drama, the tranquility of Nakhon Si Thammarat in southern Thailand has been shattered by a shocking and sinister event that has left its residents reeling. This haunting story revolves around Nin, an elderly woman whose tragic end has gripped the community—and an unassuming motorcycle taxi rider named Charoen, now the prime suspect in a case that teems with deceit, desperation, and possibly greed. The sun was high on May 12 when officers from Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat Police Station stumbled upon a scene that would haunt them—a body in a grassland off Terd Phrakiat Road. The discovery was as dramatic as it was chilling: a peculiar trail dragged their attention off the road, leading them to a sack with a strong, unsettling odor. It was Nin, an 89-year-old grandmother, nestled in a fertilizer sack…