Rare Omura’s Whale Spotted in Phuket
PRESS RELEASE:
A white Omura’s whale has been spotted by a traveler aboard a boat 9 kilometers south of Koh Hey in Phuket, with marine biologists saying that the sighting could possibly be the first-ever...
40-year-old man in Phuket identified as person of concern for monkeypox, although doctors initially...
Phuket –
A 40-year-old Thai man has conducted a blood test after he was flagged as a person of concern for monkeypox due to reportedly suspicious symptoms. Doctors initially believe, however, he might have been...
Two Chinese Tourists Charged in Phuket for Starfish Incident
Phuket -
Concern has been rising after photos of divers touching starfish under the sea in Phuket went viral on Thai social media.
The issue has been brought to light by the Facebook page ‘Monsoon Garbage...
Foreign Divers Allegedly Touch Whale Shark’s Tail in Mu Ko Surin National Park, Facing...
Phang Nga—
On April 3rd, 2024, Mr. Atthaphon Charoenchansa, the director-general of the Thai National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department, publicly revealed a case of a group of foreign divers allegedly touching the tip...
Smoked bats from China found by a Beagle at Suvarnabhumi Airport
Thailand –
Smoked bats and smoked pork were found in luggage from China by a sniffer Beagle at the Suvarnabhumi Airport.
The Department of Livestock Development (DLD) reported the odd find yesterday (November 9th).
The Inspector Beagle...
Thai Agricultural Authorities Continue Crackdown on Illegal Smuggling
Ratchaburi—
Thai authorities confiscated more than 86 tons of illegal and unidentified agricultural products in Ratchaburi as per a recent order from the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives.
At 2:00 PM, on October 18th, 2023, Mr....
Thai tourist faces fine up to one million baht for sitting underwater on a...
Chonburi -
A Thai tourist, 45, was facing a fine of up to one million baht after posting a picture on social media of him appearing to be sitting underwater on a coral reef at...
UPDATE: Search for Missing German near Phangan Island continues on Day 4
Phangan Island, Surat Thani -
The search for a missing German tourist who reportedly jumped from a ferry near Phangan Island in Surat Thani has continued on Day 4.
Our previous stories:
The Royal Thai Navy Second...
Prime Suspect in Large Illegal Pork Importing Case Arrested in Bangkok
National—
At 1:50 PM, on January 22nd, 2024, Thai Immigration and Special Investigative officers captured a suspect at Don Mueang Airport who was allegedly involved in illegal pork importing of 10,000 containers from 2020 to...
Thai social media “outraged” over foreign man allegedly catching fish illegally in national park
Krabi –
A foreigner was caught on social media allegedly catching parrot fish in a national park area in Krabi. The video had first been noticed on TikTok and then widely shared by “outraged” Thais.
The...