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BANGKOK – A tragic accident took place last night in central Thailand’s Kamphaeng Phet province; a black pickup truck carrying illegal migrant workers flipped over during a heavy rainstorm. The violent crash caused two immediate deaths and left eight other passengers injured. Police officers arrived at the scene quickly after residents reported the incident. The […]

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Father Heartbroken After Drunk Driver Claimed the Life of His Two-Year-Old Boy

LAMPANG – A devastating tragedy has struck a family in Northern Thailand after a drunk driver violently crashed into them. The horrifying incident took the life of a beloved two-year-old boy and left his mother severely injured. This heartbreaking event has sparked outrage, highlighting the deadly problem of drunk driving on Thai roads. Key Takeaways […]

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Freight Truck Skids Out of Control Crashes into 500,000-Baht Light Pole

LAMPANG – On the morning of June 6, a 44-year-old truck driver narrowly escaped severe injury when his empty 22-wheel Isuzu freight truck skidded out of control in the heavy rain, crashing into a central road median and taking down a massive 500,000-baht lighting pole on Vajiravudh Damnoen Road in Lampang, Thailand. The accident, caused […]

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Truck Horn Warning Causes Motorcycle to Crash, 46-Year-Old Woman Killed

NAKHON SAWAN – A tragic road accident in Nakhon Sawan province is sparking a major nationwide debate about road safety and driver behavior. On May 29, a fatal crash took place on the Takfa-Wangthong section of Highway 11 in Takfa district. A 46-year-old woman lost her life after falling from a moving motorcycle. The incident, […]

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Briton Arrested on Koh Phangan For Hit-and Run: Victim Now Fighting for His Life

KOH PHANGAN – A highly respected medical specialist is fighting for his life in a coma after a horrific hit-and-run accident on the popular Thai island of Koh Phangan. Police have arrested Wilkoc Duncan, a British national who runs a local tour boat business, in connection with the crash. This shocking event has left both […]

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Police Crack Down on Rail Crossing Violations Following Tragic Train-Bus Collision

BANGKOK – A major police investigation is underway following a devastating collision between a train and a bus, which resulted in significant casualties. Police are now scrutinizing the events leading up to the crash, with a specific focus on identifying vehicles that illegally blocked the railway tracks. As the investigation at Makkasan Police Station continues, […]

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Tragic Hit-and-Run in Chiang Rai: Police Hunt for Speeding Driver Who Killed Local Man

CHIANG RAI – A quiet evening turned into a nightmare for a local family on May 12, 2026. A devastating hit-and-run accident claimed the life of a 46-year-old man in the Chedi Luang sub-district. Now, local police are urgently asking the public to step forward with any information to help catch the driver. The tragic incident […]

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Motorcycle Ends Up in a Tree After Deadly Curve Crash

MAE HONG SON – In a shocking and bizarre incident early Monday morning, a middle-aged man lost his life after his motorcycle veered off a sharp curve on Highway 1194, catapulting the vehicle two meters high into a tree. The accident occurred on May 11, 2026, at the notorious Kiu Lom viewpoint near Huay Pho […]

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5-Year-Old Girl Survives Tragic Crash That Claimed Her Parents