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Son Describes Desperate Search for Mother After Severe Storm Before Finding Her Body
A severe storm in Chainat province killed a 74-year-old woman whose son launched a desperate search after her home was damaged and calls went unanswered, with over 400 homes affected across the region.
Power lines blaze outside 7-Eleven near Phayao Uni
An electrical short circuit sparked a dramatic power line fire outside a 7-Eleven near Phayao University, destroying communication lines and damaging two poles before rescue workers cut power and extinguished the blaze.
Rain-triggered mudslide blocks Ratsada road
Heavy rain triggered a mudslide from a construction site that blocked a main road on Koh Siray, prompting officials to respond urgently.
Down to the Final Frame: Wu Yize Edges Out Shaun Murphy to Win 2026 World Snooker Championship
Chinese snooker prodigy Wu Yize won the 2026 World Snooker Championship, defeating England's Shaun Murphy 18-17 in a thrilling final at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre, becoming the second-youngest world champion in sport history at just 22 ye
Iran warns off US warships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's navy claimed it blocked U.S. warships from entering the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, with state media reporting a vessel was hit by missiles near the port of Jask. Oil prices eased as markets assessed the risk to Middle Eastern supply
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.