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KANCHANABURI- On Tuesday evening, a park ranger in the Thong Pha Phum city attempted to get a visitor’s phone from a stream inside the Tham Sao Hin cave.

Paisan Wanphet, 43, volunteered to insert the rain-swollen Khlong Ngu flow on Tuesday to retrieve the traveler’s valuable possession, which was expected to arrive around 1pm. He quickly swung into the fast-moving channel before disappearing and being swept away.

Rescuers entered the stream, searching for the warrior and hoping to save him as another rangers led the party of 120 tourists out of the cave. On Tuesday night, they discovered his brain around 10o’clock. &nbsp,

The Lam Khlong Ngu National Park in Kanchanaburi province’s Tham Sao Hin ( stone pillar cave ) is a major draw. The tallest stone pillar in the world, which stands 62 meters high, is the highlight of its environ 500 meters of length.

Paisan Wanphet, a soon warrior, is

The Tham Sao Hin limestone pillar ( file photo )

As Songkran is winding down, Bangkok is beginning to feel sluggish, with 100, 000 visitors expected each day as the Transport Ministry tightens its security measures on Wednesday and Thursday.

However, the Pattaya party-faithful may be the last to make a comeback when Victoria Kjaer Theilvig, the winner of Miss Universe 2024, joins her on Friday in a particularly scheduled water battle in Central Pattaya.

An estimated 4,800 bus trips to Bangkok may be made every day during the peak return period, according to Transportation Company acting president Chatchawan Prommaratham, and stop administrators have been given instructions to make sure motorists are prepared for the lengthy journeys.

For quick access to the MRT Blue Line, SRT Red Line, people cars, and vehicles, he said, all Transport Co cars arriving in Bangkok did lose customers at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Gate 3, he said.

From 4am to 10pm, the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority will use trucks on 15 roads connecting it to BTS Mo Chit Station and MRT Chatuchak Park Station.

At 169 national checkpoints, Transportation Co. and the Department of Land Transport have collaborated to assess people vehicles and individuals.

The program includes medication, alcohol, and emergency equipment testing.

To ensure customer health, two drivers will be assigned to each vehicle for especially long-distance routes.

He claimed that authorities have also been dispatched to help commuters using important terminals.

Despite this, Songkran holidays continue to be popular throughout the nation, with Central Shopping Centers global reporting over 10 million tourists during the holiday season.

More than one million people gathered for the festivities at CentralWorld in Bangkok, just to name a few.

Sponsored events pique the indignation of teetotallers

According to StopDrink Network, an NGO-run drinking see organization, illegal sales of alcohol to minor buyers and improper campaign of liquor were both evident during the Songkran holidays.

According to Teera Watcharapranee, chairman of StopDrink Network, big adult businesses in Thailand held several special occasions, including concerts and sales booths, at 137 or more locations nationwide.

Of the 137 areas, 42 were designated as water-fighting areas on the street or the seaside, 60 were venues for entertainment, and the other locations were department stores and music venues. He claimed that these activities were in contravention of the tax and liquor control laws.

For example, a package of four beverage cans was offered for 199 baht during a promotion. Even during the 2-5pm liquor sales ban time, he claimed, the cocktails were sold to all comers, including children and strongly drunken people.

He claimed that some well-known convenience store chains have set up sale stalls outside their locations in an effort to avoid being caught breaking the law while operating in the area. He stated that StopDrink Network will give state agencies its evidence.

He claimed that celebrating the Thai New Year festival without alcohol could be both popular and entertaining. According to Mr. Teera, alcohol-free Songkran celebrations at some department stores in Nakhon Si Thammarat and Nakhon Ratchasima drew just as many people as other events sponsored by breweries, Mr. Teera claimed.

He added that Songkran’s alcohol brands had the biggest impact on the country and would continue to do so as local “wan lai” celebrations continue in some places.

According to Mr. Teera, the government needs to impose strict controls over the marketing strategies of these brands to make sure they are socially responsible.

Officially, 44 people die in collapses.

The Interior Ministry will begin providing 100, 000 baht per victim to families who have been affected by the State Audit Office ( SAO ) building’s collapse. Friday is the first round of payouts.

The official death toll for the day was 44, with nine injured and 50 persons still missing from a total of 103 individuals reported at the scene, up from 103 on Tuesday.

Officials are focusing on Zone C, where the majority of the victims were believed to be trapped, while efforts to find lost people under the dust continue.

On Tuesday, the lieutenant governors of Bangkok, Tavida Kamolvej and Suriyachai Rawiwan, the director of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, shared an upgrade on search and recovery activities.

Two more bodies and 24 system parts were discovered in intensive work on Monday night, according to them, and they have since been sent for investigative recognition.

The confirmed death count now stands at 44, with one more target being identified by DNA matching on Tuesday night.

According to the authorities, 91 family ‘ DNA was taken for identification purposes.

With the assistance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, efforts are being made to contact embassies and border checkpoints, especially for inquiries about missing Burmese citizens.

In terms of the on-site operation, heavy equipment has been deploying to replace concrete and cut through twisted metal in each of the four collapse sites. Due to the large amount of steel, special tools like oil cutters and tools have been brought in to help.

Every so often, the drilling operation is stopped so that representatives can go in and check numerous locations along with their K9 units. K9 dog searches are conducted three days each day.

Concerning the most recent relief measures, Ms. Tavida claimed the Ministry of Interior had approved payment of 100, 000 ringgit per event, without providing specifics about whether the deceased was the household’s head.

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration ( BMA ) reported on Tuesday that 23, 888 residents had submitted requests for earthquake-related assistance, with Chatuchak District ( 3,205 people ), followed by Bang Sue, Phasi Charoen, and Thon Buri districts, where the highest number of requests was reported.

District agencies began conducting site inspections for destroyed buildings on April 10 in accordance with the BMA’s disaster relief rules.

However, many home owners were away when they visited. People returning from the Songkran vacations should call their neighborhood region offices for a closer inspection, according to officials.

Affected individuals are limited to filing help claims for 30 days after the incident, up until April 27. Applications are being accepted by all 50 city offices during normal business hours. Committees at district level will work with BMA’s Catastrophe Prevention and Mitigation Department to assess the damage and arrange for support.

Two people were feared dead after being swept away by hill runoff in Lamphun’s Mae Tha area on Monday evening, according to local officials who spoke with them yesterday.

Discharge flooded the place and damaged several homes in Ban Huay Hom Nok town, where the incident took place.

Residents claim that the late-night discharge caught them off guard.

When the liquid was merely knee-deep, a relative of the missing people claimed that her aunt and uncle were attempting to collect their belongings.

However, the murky rainwater quickly rose and swept them away in no time.

Eight houses were damaged in the storms, according to Lamphun government Wiwat Inthaiwong, who conducted an inspection of the page yesterday with regional representatives. Two of the people were reported missing and feared useless.

Following heavy rainfall that caused rivers to rise, a wind notice has been issued for those visiting Sao Hin in Mae Hong Son’s Mae Sariang area.

According to local authorities, Sao Hin has many streams, and continual rain could cause flash floods and serious harm to nearby residents and visitors.

The Office of National Water Resources ( ONWR ) has also issued an alert for runoff, mudslides, and flash floods until tomorrow for 23 provinces across the nation.

Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Mae Hong Son, Lampang, Ranong, Surat Thani, Krabi, Songkhla, Yala, and Narathiwat are the northern and southern regions where the majority of the counties are likely to be affected.

State authorities have been instructed to create disaster response plans and maintain high alertness.

Akapol Sorasuchart, a former Democrat legislator, passed away on Tuesday at Bumrungrad Hospital at the age of 65.

Past Democrat MP Thepthai Senpong, who expressed his condolences to Akapol’s home in a Facebook post, said that he passed away peacefully after being treated for a injury for almost a month.

Born in Bangkok on October 22, 1959, Akapol received a bachelor’s degree in business executive from Worksop College in the UK, a master’s degree in foreign politicians from Nottingham, and a doctorate from the University of London.

Akapol was elected as an MP in Bangkok in 1992 after beginning his political job with the Democratic Party. He became a party-list MP in 2001.

He previously held the positions of assistant secretary-general to the excellent minister for political interests and as a government official under the Chuan Leekpai management. He afterwards joined the Mahachon Party, where he was its deputy president and chairman of the group’s Bangkok vote campaign. Additionally, he presided over the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau.

The service will take place on Wednesday at Wat That Thong in Bangkok, and it will be followed by a 4pm bath. A royally sponsored death is scheduled for April 27 at 5 p.m. and companies will proceed from April 17 to April 22 at 7 p.m.

According to authorities, a 26-year-old Welsh backpacker is healthy and his family is informed.

A 26-year-old American man who had not spoken to his family in over a quarter was discovered safe on Tuesday evening in Krabi, according to local media reports.

Daniel Davies ‘ family, who lives in Llanelli, Wales, claims that he next communicated with them on March 13 while he was reportedly staying at the Hangover Hostel on Koh Phi Phi Don in the southern province of Krabi.

Nicola Doran, Mr. Davies ‘ aunt, made an emotional website plea for details about her brother.

According to the community, it was “highly out of personality” for him not to stay in contact, according to American media.

According to The Mirror, Daniel’s telephone has been turned off and no one has contacted him in weeks, which is completely unlikable.

The home reported a missing people to Wales ‘ Dyfed-Powys Police, who then called their Thai counterparts.

Officers and Indian immigration officials stepped up their search for the missing Welshman as the case began to receive widespread interest over the weekend in Thailand and abroad.

According to reports from Thai PBS and other media, officers in Krabi reported that they had found Daniel at a guesthouse in the Muang district on Tuesday and that he was safe.

A family member told UK advertising that “we’ve heard from Daniel and he’s safe,” but no specifics about where he might have been or why he had been in trouble.

The young traveler’s card is said to be valid until the end of this month, but it is not known what his intentions will become.

Familie in Wales requests assistance in finding the 26-year-old who was last seen on Koh Phi Phi in Krabi.

After missing for more than a month, the home of a 26-year-old American man in Thailand is asking for assistance in finding him.

Daniel Davies next communicated with his home on March 13, allegedly at the Hangover Hostel on Koh Phi Phi Don in Krabi’s southwestern province.

According to the community, Daniel’s decision to not stay in touch was “highly out of figure.” They reported a missing people to Wales ‘ Dyfed-Powys Police, who then called their Thai rivals.

Daniel has a beard, white hair, and a construct that is about six feet tall.

His card, according to reports, is valid until the end of this month. Authorities in Krabi are searching for him.

According to Lucia Froom, Daniel’s companion, The Mirror reported that” Daniel’s phone is turned off and nobody has heard from him in days.”

” Can anyone please keep an eye out for him if anyone knows everyone in Thailand or is planning a vacation that soon?”

Murders in the first four weeks are 18 % lower than the previous year, and early travelers return to Bangkok.

In the first four weeks of the Songkran holiday vacation time, there have been over 1, 000 accidents and injuries, with some holidaymakers beginning their travels to Bangkok on Tuesday.

According to the Road Safety Operation Centre, 241 incidents occurred on Monday, with 34 individuals dead and 249 injured.

Since the seven-day safe driving battle started on Friday, the most recent release on Tuesday revealed incident information had reached 1, 000 and wounds had been reported at 1, 002. The four-day tally increased by 18 % from the same period a year ago with the fatalities on Monday, increasing the number by 18 %.

The nation recorded 1, 266 injuries, 1, 244 accidents, and 169 incidents during the first four days of the 2024 Songkran vacation.

Overgoing the speed limit, which accounted for 44 % of accidents, was the dominant driving pattern, followed by drunk driving at 25 %, and 77 % of all accidents involved motorcycles, remained the same.

Since Friday, the southern state of Phatthalung has had the most incidents, with 36 occurring, while Lampang had 40. At 13 years old, Bangkok had the most mortality.

More people were seen on Tuesday at bus and train stations in the regions, including one in Nakhon Ratchasima, as many revelers in the northern county chose to leave early for Bangkok and the eastern provinces where they worked. Bus lines that serve the northeast and capital regions were seen operating in long lines at ticket counters.

Up until Thursday, which is the first functioning day after the five-day vacation, more trains and buses will be available to transport folks back to work.

Chatchawal Promtham, the managing director of Acting Transport Co, stated that he anticipated at least 100, 000 people to travel by international cars on 4, 800 visits from Tuesday to Thursday.

Although Songkran is traditionally observed on April 13 and 14, substitute days have resulted in a five-day trip that will last until Wednesday. For a seven-day time of travel, which includes go both before and after the holiday, the government annually tracks incident statistics.