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Scorching heat and thunderstorms ahead for Thailand, warns TMD
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) predicts a vigorous summer with both unbearable heat and storms throughout the next seven days, while warning that there is a high possibility of heavy and flash flooding over the third of the country. The forecast The planned forecast from today until the end today through the 27th of March, covering the northern and northeastern regions including upper Laos, calls for a westerly wind to pass from Myanmar to these areas.
In this inactive calming season, the northern part of the country will face stormy and dusty turbulences accompanied by violent winds and hailstorms near the ground surface. The main cause of the storm is the Maverick wind from the sea in the East and from the Gulf of Thailand in the southeast, and it also adds condensation for these conditions.
Since a low-pressure region would be covering the upper part of Thailand, it will bring hot weather accompanied with localized rain afte.noon. Likewise, thunderstorms are anticipated in the lower northeastern, central, and eastern area that will be coupled by southeasterly winds originating from the south.
“With the recent weather fluctuations, it’s crucial for residents of Thailand to stay vigilant and prioritize precautionary measures before stepping out.”
The sailors heading the Gulf of Thailand are advised to be careful as the winds might still bring thunderstorms in some areas at the same time. Slightly weaker conditions do not improve the visibility and it is getting darker. The Bay waves in the Gulf Coast will be no more than a meter in height but could grow to storm-crossed areas levels.
Those who live in the northern part of the city should be careful because storms might occur, with gales, and hail included in it. Visits to places like large fields, deep forests, fragile structures, and weak projection should be avoided. Local agriculturists may well secure their supply of both food and work from private sources instead of the market.
For people living in North Thailand, a special attention to the health condition is recommended because of the expected heat and be prepared for the thunder storm conditions.
Northern thunderstorms
Northern region will have supercell patterns which will result in frequent thunderstorms, gustiness, and hail. The minimum will range from 19-25 , Celsius, while maximum recorded temperatures will be between 29-36 degrees .
We expect the weather to be mostly hot with isolated thundershowers the lower part of the area will be affected with up to 10% chance. Maskin air`ın isısı nedeniyle minimum değerler 16-26 derece ise en yüksek değerler 31-39 derecedir.
Thunderstorms for 10-20% of the northeastern area are next for the 20-24 degrees Celsius(during minimum temperature) up to 28-37 degrees Celsius(during the maximum temperature). The forecasted weather conditions include hot weather with occasional thunderstorms, the affected area is measured by 10-30%, and this will define temperatures ranging from 21-26 degrees Celsius at the low end and 32-39 degrees Celsius at the high end.
In this region, the thunder storm will affect approximately 10 – 20 %, and the lows and high temperatures, are 22-25 and 31 – 37 degrees Celsius respectively. Weather will be hot from 23-27 March, with similar thunderstorm frames as well as daytime temperatures of just 25-28 degrees Celsius and the mid and afternoon temperatures of 34-39 degrees Celsius.
The deluge is projected to affect 10-20% of the area today to the vicinity of Bangkok, where the lowest temperatures are 25-26 degrees Celsius and the highest temperatures will hit the range of 29-36 degrees Celsius.
The hot weather is expected to stick to the date range of March 23-27, as there is the probability of thunderstorms affecting 10-30 % of the area and temperatures also range from 27 to 29 Celsius degrees. The high temperatures may reach up to 32-38 Celsius degrees.
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Pickup truck crash in Lampang kills one amid heavy rain
Due to heavy rain, a pickup truck returning from Chiang Mai skidded off the road and crashed into a tree in Thoen, Lampang.
Despite the efforts of rescue teams, a 50-year-old woman tragically lost her life.
The accident was reported to Thoen Police Station in Lampang at 6:50 PM yesterday, July 30.
The incident occurred on Phahonyothin Road, between kilometer markers 632 and 633, near the Mae Thot intersection in Thoen district.
Rescue units from Mae Thot, Lampang, Thoen, and Ombun Thoen were promptly dispatched to the scene.
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Upon arrival, responders discovered a white, four-door Mazda pickup truck with a Surin registration overturned and severely damaged from colliding with a large roadside tree. Inside the vehicle, four injured individuals were trapped.
Rescue teams quickly extracted three injured and provided initial medical assistance before transferring them to a hospital.
However, a 50-year-old woman from the Na Pang subdistrict, Phu Phiang district, Nan province, who was seated in the back, sustained critical injuries and succumbed to them before she could be freed from the wreckage.
Initial investigations revealed that the group had traveled from Chiang Mai to Nakhon Pathom.
The accident occurred on a curved section of the road, worsened by wet and slippery conditions from the rain.
The vehicle lost control and crashed violently into the tree.
After extracting and treating the injured, the deceased’s body was transported to the hospital for further examination.
Police have launched a formal investigation into the accident. They are gathering evidence and statements from the injured to understand the exact circumstances leading to the crash.
The results of the investigation will guide necessary legal proceedings, reported KhaoSod.
Authorities advised.
“We urge all drivers to exercise extreme caution, especially in bad weather and on curved roads.”
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Police arrest violent debt collector after tip-off in Bangkok
Police apprehended a member of a violent debt collection gang linked to the assault of a 73-year-old woman following a tip-off. He was caught while attempting to flee from a motel on the outskirts of Bangkok.
High-ranking police officials, including Thiti Sangsawang, Noppasin Poolsawat, and Thiradech Thamsuthee, along with a team of investigators, successfully arrested Kritchit, also known as 33-year-old Chit Thasala, from Nakhon Si Thammarat Province today, July 30.
He is one of the three members of the gang responsible for violent debt collection activities, including physical assault, intimidation, kicking doors, cutting off electricity, and locking debtors inside their homes.
The Min Buri Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Kritchit on July 23 for operating an unauthorized personal loan business, charging excessive interest, and threatening debt collection practices.
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He was apprehended at a hotel in the Saphan Sung district as he tried to escape in his car. During interrogation, Kritchit denied all charges, stating he had only completed Grade 9 and initially worked as a fruit farmer in Phuket’s Thalang District. In 2022, he sold his orchard land and used the proceeds to start a money-lending business.
He collaborated with two other suspects, Ta and Khet, who are still at large, to lend money in the Min Buri, Ram Inthra, Rom Klao, and On Nut areas.
They charged an interest rate of 20% daily, with borrowers typically taking out 5,000 to 6,000 baht loans. Kritchit claimed that Ta and Khet were responsible for using violence against the debtors on the day of the incident.
“I only worked with Ta and Khet to lend money. They were the ones who used violence.”
However, police remain skeptical of his testimony. Investigations revealed that Kritchit is romantically involved with the younger sister of Kenwit, another gang member who was previously arrested for assaulting the older woman.
Kenwit’s gang had attacked the 73-year-old in the Chokchai area. After receiving a tip-off, Kritchit fled to the hotel, where he was captured.
Police have transferred Kritchit to the Min Buri Police Station for further legal proceedings. His capture is a significant breakthrough in the ongoing crackdown against violent debt collection gangs operating in Bangkok and nearby areas.
As one of the lead investigators remarked, we are committed to cracking down on these illegal activities and ensuring the safety of our citizens.
Kritchit’s case will proceed through the legal system, and police are continuing their search for the remaining gang members, Ta and Khet. The investigation remains ongoing, with police hopeful that further arrests will follow, dismantling the entire network of violent debt collectors, reported Khaosod.
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Thai vendor denies assault, cites stress from poor sales
A Thai grilled squid vendor turned himself in and expressed remorse after allegedly striking a Pattaya city official who requested him to move his sidecar motorcycle from obstructing traffic.
The vendor, however, denied the physical assault, citing stress from poor sales as the trigger for the incident. He claimed their encounter was limited to a verbal disagreement and a shirt tug.
Pattaya police yesterday, July 29, invited Siwachett Nakham, a 42-year-old former temporary employee at the government’s Public Works Department and a current grilled squid vendor, to meet with an investigator to address the dispute.
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The altercation involved Siwachett and a 40-year-old Pattaya city official, Udon Woranam, who had requested Siwachett to move his vehicle, blocking traffic near Jomtien Beach in front of the Dongtan Police Box. Siwachett was accused of punching Udon after the latter politely asked him to move his motorcycle. Siwachett, who acknowledged being the person in the video, denied the physical assault, maintaining that he only had a verbal confrontation with Udon and tugged his shirt.
He cited stress from poor sales and financial burdens as the reasons behind his behavior.
“I did not intend to harm Mr Udon because I had worked with the Public Works Department before, so I knew hitting an official was a bad idea.”
Siwachett apologized for his actions, and Udon said he did not wish to pursue the matter further. Despite this, Pattaya City insisted on taking legal action against the vendor to set a precedent and deter similar future incidents.
Selling goods
Additionally, Udon advised other vendors to remain calm, control their emotions, and adhere to the designated areas for selling their goods according to the law.
Following resolving this dispute, traffic police officers from Pattaya Police Station raided vendors illegally selling goods on public sidewalks and roads around Pattaya. This operation was in response to tourists’ complaints about obstructions and hazards caused by unorganized vendors.
When authorities arrived near Pattaya Police Station’s Dong Tan substation, they encountered heavy traffic congestion caused by street vendors parking on the road. Some vendors attempted to evade arrest by speeding through the officers’ blockade, putting the safety of officers and nearby individuals at risk.
Thai police managed to apprehend 12 vendors, who will now face legal proceedings for violating traffic and cleanliness laws. The police also announced plans to increase daily inspections in collaboration with municipal officials to restore public spaces for residents and tourists, reported the Pattaya News.
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