Mae Ramphueng Beach in Rayong temporarily closed due to oil spill
Rayong –
The Mae Ramphueng Beach in Rayong is now temporarily closed from today (January 29th) while an oil spill on the beach is being cleaned.
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The Royal Thai Navy conducted an aircraft survey...
Missing 76-year-old German tourist missing since May 9th in Phuket found alive but weak...
Sakoo, Thalang -
A missing 76-year-old German tourist was found alive but weak in a shallow canal in the Sirinat National Park this morning by a team of rescue workers (May 16th) in the Thalang...
Two foreign tourists rescued after battling with waves at Kata Beach
Kata, Phuket –
Two foreign tourists were rescued after battling with waves at Kata Beach, the same beach and the same day that two other tourists passed away.
In both cases, the tourists went swimming despite...
UPDATE: Dutch man arrested in Phuket for illegally catching fish in Krabi national park
Phuket –
A Dutch man has been arrested in Phuket after he illegally caught fish in the Krabi national park area last week.
Our previous story:
A foreigner was caught on social media allegedly catching parrot fish...
Newborn baby found deceased at Phuket temple
Kathu –
A newborn baby was found deceased under a tree inside a temple in Kathu.
The Kathu Police was notified of the body at 5:00 P.M. yesterday (September 9th) at Ket Ho Temple.
Police arrived at...
Editorial: Caring and compassionate news coverage in the wake of the mass shooting tragedy...
Thailand, Nong Bua Lamphu
Yesterday, October 6th, 2022, was a dark day for Thailand, on a day that is already historically a tragic day as it is also the anniversary of the 46th anniversary of...
Apartment building collapses in Samkong area, Rassada, Phuket
Rassada, Mueang Phuket –
A 32-room apartment building in the Samkong area, Rassada sub-district, Mueang Phuket district collapsed. No deaths or major injuries were reported.
Rescue workers were notified of the incident at 23:25 P.M. last...
Two Russians, one Thai dead after three vehicle crash in Rawai, Phuket
Rawai –
Two Russian nationals and one Thai died after a big bike, a motorbike, and a taxi car collided in Rawai.
Emergency responders were notified of the accident at 3:30 A.M. early this morning (November...
Dozens of Pattaya Bolt drivers arrested for not having public transport driving licenses
Pattaya —
Pattaya Traffic Police collaborated with the Chonburi Department of Land Transport to arrest and fine dozens of Bolt drivers who did not have public transport driving licenses to pick up customers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q395pGHoxZU
The crackdown on...
UPDATE: Cost of Phuket ferry fire damage estimated at ten million baht
Phuket –
The cost of damages is estimated at more than 10 million baht after a ferry fire at Koh Sirey, Rassada.
Our previous story:
A fire has damaged a ferry parked at a pier on Sirey...