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Man shot dead on motorbike
Published on 12/09/2013
» Police are puzzling over the death of Niran Charnkit, 36, who was shot in the back as he drove his motorbike in South Pattaya. He was rushed to Pattaya Memorial Hospital where he died. Several bullet cartridges were found in the vicinity of the shooting. The police reportedly found methamphetamines on the victim’s body. Investigators theorize that Niran may have had enemies in the drugs business or was trying to cheat a big boss. Police were checking the dead man’s record to see what involvement, if any, he had in trading illegal substances or in the loan shark business.
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Girl’s bizarre death begs explanation
Published on 15/05/2013
» Police are investigating the perplexing death of a five-year old girl who reportedly convulsed and died after a dog walked around her, or so the story goes. The girl came to Pattaya from Chonburi with her parents Adisak Srisombat and his wife Kamfang. The couple rented a room, they say, and left their daughter alone for a short time. On their return, they found the 5-year-old dead. Doctors determined that the youngster had had a seizure following a shock. There was no evidence the dog had attacked the girl. The inquiry continues.
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Damaged electric wire kills boy
Published on 08/05/2013
» A nail driven through an electric wire was likely responsible for the death of a four-year-old Cambodian boy. Police said the youngster was playing near a construction site in Soi Nern Plabwan when his friends heard a bang, then spotted Sean Shew on the ground unconscious. The boy had serious burns on his back and feet and was rushed to Banglamung hospital where he later died. Investigators said that the electric wire had been secured to a wooden pole by means of an inch-long nail driven into it.
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German tourist in death leap
Published on 02/05/2013
» Sawangboriboon volunteers and a Pattaya Memorial Hospital team rushed to Central Festival Pattaya Beach after learning that German national Christian Klaski had climbed over a rail on the fifth floor and jumped to the ground. He died later in hospital having sustained serious head injuries. A security guard alerted police. The 34-year-old victim was identified from a police report in his possession concerning a lost passport.
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Dolphin dies after rescue from Phuket’s Nai Harn beach
Published on 18/04/2013
» The dolphin – estimated to be between eight and 10 years old, weighing 60 kilogrammes, and 1.3 metres long – is believed to have died from loss of blood and water in the lungs.
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Phuket’s 'zero' road deaths record marred on last day
Published on 18/04/2013
» The island almost got through the Seven Days of Danger around Songkran with no road deaths.
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Russian hung by a shoestring
Published on 02/02/2013
» A 55-year-old Russian was found dead hanging by a shoestring. Dongtan-based police responded to the Dragon Beach Resort when staff reported having found the guest dead in his bathroom. Alexandre Ivanov had died about three hours earlier after making a loop over the shower with a black boot lace. There were several empty bottles of alcohol on the room’s balcony and no sign of foul play. The Russian had checked into the hotel with his wife, but there had been constant arguments and violence leading the wife to check out. A cleaning lady, Urai Phaokang, added that she tried to gain entry to the room several times before realizing something was wrong. Security staff gained admittance and found the deceased.
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Two die in motorbike accident
Published on 14/09/2012
» A Norwegian tourist and his 16-year-old Thai girl friend were killed when their speeding bike hit a bridge in Naklua, throwing the couple into the air. Hans Krifpian and Somying Boonbamrungslip both died instantly, according to a doctor attached to the Sawangboriboon volunteer rescue squad. Police said they appeared to be rushing to Somying’s residence but did not notice the bridge at a bend in the road.
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Two die in motorbike accident
Published on 14/09/2012
» A Norwegian tourist and his 16-year-old Thai girl friend were killed when their speeding bike hit a bridge in Naklua, throwing the couple into the air. Hans Krifpian and Somying Boonbamrungslip both died instantly, according to a doctor attached to the Sawangboriboon volunteer rescue squad. Police said they appeared to be rushing to Somying’s residence but did not notice the bridge at a bend in the road.
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Tourists jumped from Tiger's second storey
Published on 18/08/2012
» PHUKET: Shocking accounts of tourists jumping from the second floor and others trampled in the panic to escape are emerging following the fire at Patong's Tiger Discoteque early on Friday morning.
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