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Straits Times
24-05-2025
- Straits Times
Three killed in Thai police helicopter crash
The Bell 212 aircraft belonging to the Kanchanaburi Police Aviation Unit came down near a village in Prachuap Khiri Khan province. PHOTO: EPA-EFE BANGKOK - Three people died when a police helicopter crashed and burst into flames in south central Thailand on May 24, according to officials. The Bell 212 aircraft belonging to the Kanchanaburi Police Aviation Unit came down near a village in Prachuap Khiri Khan province. Two pilots and a mechanic on board died, according to a statement by the Royal Thai Police. Rescue workers told AFP that firefighters had extinguished the fire, but the cause of the crash is unknown. In the statement the police expressed condolences and said police chief Kitrat Panphet had ordered an immediate investigation and compensation to the families. AFP Rescue workers told AFP that firefighters had extinguished the fire, but the cause of the crash is unknown. PHOTO: EPA-EFE Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.


The Sun
24-05-2025
- The Sun
Three killed in Thai police helicopter crash
BANGKOK: Three people died when a police helicopter crashed and burst into flames in south central Thailand on Saturday, according to officials. The Bell 212 aircraft belonging to the Kanchanaburi Police Aviation Unit came down near a village in Prachuap Khiri Khan province. Two pilots and a mechanic on board died, according to a statement by the Royal Thai Police. Rescue workers told AFP that firefighters had extinguished the fire, but the cause of the crash is unknown. In the statement the police expressed condolences and said police chief Kitrat Panphet had ordered an immediate investigation and compensation to the families.


Malay Mail
24-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Three killed as Thai police helicopter crashes and bursts into flames, cause still unknown
BANGKOK, May 24 — Three people died when a police helicopter crashed and burst into flames in south central Thailand today, according to officials. The Bell 212 aircraft belonging to the Kanchanaburi Police Aviation Unit came down near a village in Prachuap Khiri Khan province. Two pilots and a mechanic on board died, according to a statement by the Royal Thai Police. Rescue workers told AFP that firefighters had extinguished the fire, but the cause of the crash is unknown. In the statement the police expressed condolences and said police chief Kitrat Panphet had ordered an immediate investigation and compensation to the families. — AFP

Al Arabiya
24-05-2025
- Al Arabiya
Three killed in Thai police helicopter crash
Three people died when a police helicopter crashed and burst into flames in south central Thailand on Saturday, according to officials. The Bell 212 aircraft belonging to the Kanchanaburi Police Aviation Unit came down near a village in Prachuap Khiri Khan province. Two pilots and a mechanic on board died, according to a statement by the Royal Thai Police. Rescue workers told AFP that firefighters had extinguished the fire, but the cause of the crash is unknown. In the statement the police expressed condolences and said police chief Kitrat Panphet had ordered an immediate investigation and compensation to the families.


Asharq Al-Awsat
24-05-2025
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Three Killed in Thai Police Helicopter Crash
Three people died when a police helicopter crashed and burst into flames in south central Thailand on Saturday, according to officials. The Bell 212 aircraft belonging to the Kanchanaburi Police Aviation Unit came down near a village in Prachuap Khiri Khan province. Two pilots and a mechanic on board died, according to a statement by the Royal Thai Police. Rescue workers told AFP that firefighters had extinguished the fire, but the cause of the crash is unknown. In the statement the police expressed condolences and said police chief Kitrat Panphet had ordered an immediate investigation and compensation to the families.