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Fireworks Factory Explosion in Liuyang Kills 21, Injures Over 60
A fireworks factory explosion in Liuyang, Hunan Province killed at least 21 people and injured 61 others, with nearly 500 rescuers deployed to search for survivors in the high-risk facility.
First-time cannabis use leaves Chinese man in distress at Pattaya shop
A 35-year-old Chinese tourist suffered severe muscle spasms, breathing difficulties and vomiting after using cannabis for the first time at a Pattaya shop, refusing hospital treatment despite rescue responders' concerns.
Tourist attacks Thai man after beach cannabis warning
A foreign tourist attacked a Thai man on Pattaya beach after being asked to stop smoking cannabis in a public area, with the assailant also targeting other diners who made similar complaints.
Dreams Shattered: Woman Loses 4.4 Million Baht After Booking House in Prestigious Project, Finds Only Empty Land
A woman and over 400 others lost millions of baht to a real estate developer that abandoned multiple housing projects across Thailand, leaving construction sites empty despite collecting billions in down payments and booking fees.
Boat Capsizes in Storm: Man's Last Cry of 'I Can't Take It Anymore' Before Drowning in Front of Would-Be Rescuers
A man drowned in Mae Klong Bay near Samut Songkhram on May 4th after his boat capsized in a storm, with would-be rescuers unable to reach him as strong currents swept him under despite immediate rescue attempts.
Tragedy: Wild Elephant Tramples Myanmar Woman, Farm Worker Killed in Durian Orchard
A 40-year-old Myanmar farm worker was killed by a wild elephant in a durian orchard near Pong Nam Ron, Chanthaburi, on May 4, highlighting the ongoing danger as elephants venture into agricultural areas searching for food and water.
Severe Storm Strikes Chainat, Killing One Woman Struck by Falling Power Pole While Riding Motorcycle Home
A 74-year-old woman was killed when a falling electrical pole struck her motorcycle during a severe storm in Chainat province on May 4, as over 30 poles collapsed across the area.
Identity Confirmed: Man Found Dead Beside School Bathroom Had Escaped Home Just One Day Before Vanishing for Three Weeks
A 34-year-old man found dead beside a school bathroom in Buriram had escaped a psychiatric facility in Pathum Thani, returned home for one night, then vanished for three weeks. The cause of death remains undetermined pending autopsy results
Changan Issues Apology Statement After Wonderframe's Complaint; Insists on Taking Action, Dispatches Technician for Repairs, and Schedules Formal Apology Meeting
Changan Thailand apologized after singer Wonderframe complained her electric vehicle wouldn't open and the service center failed to dispatch a technician, promising repairs and a formal apology meeting.
Dr. Amorn Recommends Three-Point Inspection Following Lithium Battery Truck Explosion and Expressway Fire
A lithium battery truck explosion on Bangkok's Burapha Withi Expressway has prompted structural engineers to recommend urgent inspections of the 30-year-old prestressed concrete bridge, particularly its heat-sensitive internal wiring system
Public Health Ministry Pursues Civil and Criminal Charges Against Teenagers in Emergency Room Brawl at Ratchaburi Hospital
A brawl involving more than 10 teenagers erupted in the emergency room area of Ratchaburi Hospital on May 3, prompting the Public Health Ministry to pursue civil and criminal charges against those responsible. The fight began during Songkra
Man Nearly Loses Home in Power Bank Explosion, Fire Spreads Uncontrollably
A Samut Prakan family narrowly escaped disaster when a cheap online power bank exploded while in use, with the wife's quick action preventing the fire from destroying their home.