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Man in Distressed State Jumps in Front of Bus, Claims Mental Breakdown from Military Training; Hospitalized After Violent Incident
A 31-year-old man claiming mental distress from military training jumped in front of a bus in Samut Prakan on April 29, injuring himself and damaging the vehicle. He became violent at the hospital and had to be restrained.
Takeru Opens Up After Knockout Victory Over Rodtang, Wins ONE Kickboxing World Championship Before Retirement
Japanese striking legend Takeru Segawa knocked out Rodtang Jitmuangnon in the fifth round to win the ONE Championship interim flyweight kickboxing title at a Tokyo event on April 29, capping a decorated career with his retirement.
Shocking: Novice Monks Attack 9-Year-Old Boy with Cigarette, Mother Files Complaint
Four novice monks were defrocked after a video showed them attacking a 9-year-old boy with cigarettes at a temple in Surin Province's Chom Phra District on April 26, prompting a police investigation and assault charges against the juvenile
Chatri Tells Rodtang: If We Become Too Comfortable, It Leads to Failure
Rodtang Jitmuangnon lost his flyweight kickboxing title to Japan's Takeru Segawa at ONE Samurai 1, prompting ONE CEO Chatri Sityodtong to warn that comfort and complacency lead to failure for elite fighters.
Nong Phaphaeng Shop Insists on 1-7 Day Delivery After Pimry Pie's Live Durian Sale at 100 Baht Each Amid 30-Day Pre-Order Controversy
Nong Phaphaeng shop pledges 1-7 day delivery for durians sold at 100 baht each during Pimry Pie's viral livestream, responding to criticism over the ambitious one-million-unit sale and original 30-day timeline.
Armed Attackers Open Fire on Thai Security Forces in Yala; Senior Sergeant Wounded
Armed attackers opened fire on a Thai security unit in Yala's Tho District on April 29, wounding a senior sergeant who was evacuated to hospital for emergency treatment.
Rottanak Posts Apology After Knockout Loss to Takeru, Hints at Wanting to Quit
Thai boxer Rottanak Jitrmeuangon was knocked out by Japan's Takeru Segawa in an interim flyweight championship bout in Tokyo, prompting the fighter to post an apology and hint at retirement.
Tacereuq Defeats Tank with Knockout Victory, Captures Interim ONE Kickboxing Flyweight World Title
Tacereuq knocked out Tank Jitmuangnanth in the final round at ONE Samurai 1 in Tokyo on April 29 to claim the interim ONE Kickboxing Flyweight World Championship, avenging a first-round loss from their previous meeting.
Electrician Electrocuted While Installing Decorative Lights, Knocked Unconscious on 5-Meter-High Scaffolding
A 34-year-old electrician was electrocuted and knocked unconscious while installing decorative lights on 5-meter-high scaffolding at a temple in Buriram Province on April 29; rescue workers used a bucket truck to bring him down for hospital
Thermal Insulation Factory Destroyed by Fire on Suksa Waset 51 Road; 20 Fire Trucks Mobilized; Damage Estimated at 10 Million Baht
A thermal insulation factory in Samut Prakan was destroyed by fire on April 29, with 20 fire trucks responding to contain the blaze in a warehouse containing flammable materials like foam and chemicals; damage reached 10 million baht.
Residents Nearly Overwhelmed by Stench as Staff Trace Foul Odor to Tenant's Room Packed with Garbage and Rotting Food
A Udon Thani condo room rented for three years by a father and son was found packed with garbage piles 50 centimeters high and rotting food causing an overwhelming stench that spread through the building. The tenant eventually vacated after
100 Million Baht in Crystal Meth Seized on Mekong Border
Police in Nong Khai seized 248 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine worth nearly 100 million baht after suspects opened fire while fleeing across the Mekong River during an intelligence-led operation. The drugs were destined for distributio