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Pickup Truck Skids in Rain, Hits Power Pole; Fuel Tanker and Tour Bus Swerve Off Road—35 Injured
A pickup truck skidded in heavy rain and hit a power pole on Highway 304 in Nakhon Ratchasima, triggering a chain-reaction crash involving a fuel tanker and tour bus that left 35 people injured on May 12.
Twin Mother Nearly Dies After Accidentally Picking Up Emerald Green Insect, Loses Consciousness Three Times
A 44-year-old American mother nearly died after touching a shimmering green insect at a historical park, suffering severe anaphylaxis that caused respiratory failure and required four adrenaline injections to reverse.
Female Influencer Warns of Scam: Criminal Gang Dupes Her Out of Two Rolex Watches Worth Nearly 2 Million Baht
A Bangkok-based influencer lost two Rolex watches worth 1.8 million baht to an organized scam after sending them via courier under false pretenses, with police now investigating the coordinated theft.
Malaysia Intensifies Search for Migrant Boat Disaster Victims, 23 Rescued but Dozens Still Missing
Malaysian authorities rescued 23 Indonesian migrants but 14 remain missing after a boat sank off Pangkor Island on Monday, with search operations continuing.
Major Bank Admits Error After Homeowner's Complaint Over Wrongful Foreclosure Lawsuit Despite Zero Debt
Kasikornbank admitted it wrongfully sued a homeowner for foreclosure despite zero debt, citing inadequate legal review, and has withdrawn the asset seizure and will issue documentation clearing the property.
Festival Fireworks Strike Two Homes in Single Day, Shattering Windows
Fireworks from a traditional rain-requesting festival in Buriram province struck two homes on May 9, damaging windows and prompting residents to call for stricter safety measures or discontinuation of the pyrotechnics component.
Regional Military Command Honors Fallen Ranger in Memorial Service as Security Forces Pursue Militant Group
A ranger sergeant major was killed by a bomb planted by militants in Narathiwat's Waeng District on May 11; the 4th Army Region honored him with a memorial service while authorities pursue members of the Tawajep-Sulkipli group.
National Intelligence Agency Chief Confirms Chinese Man's Links to Scammer Gang in Regional Network
A Chinese man arrested after a car accident in Chonburi was confirmed by Thailand's National Intelligence Agency chief to have leadership-level ties to a scammer gang with regional connections.
Man Found Dead in Pickup Truck at Public Park
A 59-year-old man was found dead in a running Nissan pickup truck at Wanalai Public Park in Lampang, with a charcoal-filled container discovered inside the vehicle during the overnight discovery.
Remembering Ter, 21-year-old Fourth-Year Student, Killed by Lightning Strike Along with Aunt in Cassava Field in Lampang Province
A 21-year-old engineering student at Rajabhat Lampang University and his 55-year-old aunt died after being struck by lightning in a cassava field in Lampang Province on May 11 during a sudden thunderstorm.
Tragedy Strikes: 62-Year-Old Man Dies After Swarm of Bees Attacks Him in Forest
A 62-year-old man died after being attacked by a swarm of bees while foraging in a forest in Maha Sarakham province; authorities believe he suffered anaphylactic shock from the venom.
Corrections Department Spokesman Reports Chinese Man Hospitalized for Seizures in Pattaya Prison
Chinese detainee Ming Chen Sun, arrested for illegal firearms possession, was hospitalized in Pattaya after suffering severe seizures during intake, likely caused by medication overdose and extreme stress after refusing food for three days.