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Thailand News | Train driver charged after deadly Bangkok rail crossing crash, first wife leads procession for husband’s second marriage
Thailand News | Train driver charged after deadly Bangkok rail crossing crash, first wife leads procession for husband’s second marriage
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Today we’ll be talking about the deadly train crash that occurred over the weekend, including charges being filed against the driver and pledges of support for victims from the Prime Minister, then, a 10-kilometer drug chase ends in three arrests, down in Pattaya a foreigner is being accused of abusing a young monkey, also in the seaside city a Swedish tourist reports a 100,000 baht theft by ladyboys in his condominium, then, get your rain boots ready because rainy season is upon us as warnings are issued across 40 provinces, and a little later what’s better than one wife? Two apparently as a bigamy bash goes viral. Train Driver Charged After Deadly Bangkok Rail Crossing Crash
Thai police have charged a freight train driver with negligence after a collision between a train and a public bus near Bangkok’s Makkasan Airport Rail Link station left eight people dead and 32 others injured. The crash happened on May 16 at a busy rail crossing on Asok-Din Daeng Road, where the bus was reportedly stopped on the tracks during heavy traffic. The freight train struck the bus, causing a fire that spread to nearby vehicles and left all fatalities among bus passengers. Investigators are continuing to gather evidence and may consider additional charges against other people involved, including the bus driver once he recovers from his injuries as well as the crossing guard official. The tragedy has renewed public concern over traffic management, crossing barriers, and safety procedures at railway intersections in Bangkok. Anutin Orders Full Support and Compensation for Makkasan Crash Victims
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited the scene of the Makkasan train-bus collision on the night of May 16 to monitor rescue work and the official response. Emergency teams, police, medical staff, and transport officials were still working to remove wreckage, treat injured passengers, and collect evidence when he arrived. Anutin expressed condolences to the families of those killed and ordered agencies to speed up victim identification so bodies could be returned to relatives. He also instructed hospitals to provide full care for more than 30 injured people and called for urgent, appropriate compensation for victims and their families. Officials have been told to examine the warning system, traffic management, and safety procedures to help prevent a similar disaster. Three Suspects Arrested After 10-Kilometre Drug Chase in Chumphon
Highway police arrested three men in Chumphon after a 10-kilometre chase ended with the seizure of more than 20,000 methamphetamine pills and crystal meth. Officers first noticed a black Nissan sedan with dark window tint and expired tax registration while patrolling in Hat Phan Krai subdistrict. When police activated their lights and ordered the car to stop, the vehicle sped away, prompting a coordinated pursuit along Highway 4. A search of the car uncovered 20,200 meth pills and 52.13 grammes of crystal meth, while urine tests reportedly found drugs in the suspects’ systems. One suspect allegedly admitted he had been hired to transport the drugs from central Thailand to dealers in Chumphon. Foreigner Accused of Abusing Young Monkey in Jomtien
A foreign man has been accused of abusing a young monkey in the Jomtien area of Pattaya after witnesses filmed his behaviour near Rompho Market on Jomtien Second Road. The man was reportedly seen walking shirtless through the nightlife area w[...]
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Today we’ll be talking about the deadly train crash that occurred over the weekend, including charges being filed against the driver and pledges of support for victims from the Prime Minister, then, a 10-kilometer drug chase ends in three arrests, down in Pattaya a foreigner is being accused of abusing a young monkey, also in the seaside city a Swedish tourist reports a 100,000 baht theft by ladyboys in his condominium, then, get your rain boots ready because rainy season is upon us as warnings are issued across 40 provinces, and a little later what’s better than one wife? Two apparently as a bigamy bash goes viral. Train Driver Charged After Deadly Bangkok Rail Crossing Crash
Thai police have charged a freight train driver with negligence after a collision between a train and a public bus near Bangkok’s Makkasan Airport Rail Link station left eight people dead and 32 others injured. The crash happened on May 16 at a busy rail crossing on Asok-Din Daeng Road, where the bus was reportedly stopped on the tracks during heavy traffic. The freight train struck the bus, causing a fire that spread to nearby vehicles and left all fatalities among bus passengers. Investigators are continuing to gather evidence and may consider additional charges against other people involved, including the bus driver once he recovers from his injuries as well as the crossing guard official. The tragedy has renewed public concern over traffic management, crossing barriers, and safety procedures at railway intersections in Bangkok. Anutin Orders Full Support and Compensation for Makkasan Crash Victims
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited the scene of the Makkasan train-bus collision on the night of May 16 to monitor rescue work and the official response. Emergency teams, police, medical staff, and transport officials were still working to remove wreckage, treat injured passengers, and collect evidence when he arrived. Anutin expressed condolences to the families of those killed and ordered agencies to speed up victim identification so bodies could be returned to relatives. He also instructed hospitals to provide full care for more than 30 injured people and called for urgent, appropriate compensation for victims and their families. Officials have been told to examine the warning system, traffic management, and safety procedures to help prevent a similar disaster. Three Suspects Arrested After 10-Kilometre Drug Chase in Chumphon
Highway police arrested three men in Chumphon after a 10-kilometre chase ended with the seizure of more than 20,000 methamphetamine pills and crystal meth. Officers first noticed a black Nissan sedan with dark window tint and expired tax registration while patrolling in Hat Phan Krai subdistrict. When police activated their lights and ordered the car to stop, the vehicle sped away, prompting a coordinated pursuit along Highway 4. A search of the car uncovered 20,200 meth pills and 52.13 grammes of crystal meth, while urine tests reportedly found drugs in the suspects’ systems. One suspect allegedly admitted he had been hired to transport the drugs from central Thailand to dealers in Chumphon. Foreigner Accused of Abusing Young Monkey in Jomtien
A foreign man has been accused of abusing a young monkey in the Jomtien area of Pattaya after witnesses filmed his behaviour near Rompho Market on Jomtien Second Road. The man was reportedly seen walking shirtless through the nightlife area w[...]