Private Sector in Phuket Struggles with Labor Shortage amid Forecast of One Million Chinese...
The president of the Thai Southern Hotel Association said Tuesday, January 3rd, that Phuket is struggling with a severe shortage of labor amid the anticipated arrival of one million Chinese tourists.
Mr. Suksit Suwanditkul expected...
One Forest Ranger Shot Dead in Shootout with Poachers in Chonburi, Two Suspects Arrested
Sri Racha district, Chonburi —
A shootout between groups of Thai forest rangers and illegal hunters ended with one casualty of an officer and two arrests.
The forest rangers were on a routine patrol in the...
Body of Foreigner Found Floating Near Tao Island in Koh Phangan, Possibly Missing German...
Tao Island in Surat Thani –
A body of a foreigner was found floating in the sea near the Tao Island (Turtle Island), northwest of Phangan Island.
The Thai Marine Enforcement Command Center (Thai - MECC)...
UPDATE: Two Foreigners and Three Thais Arrested in Patong, Phuket After Fighting Following Motorbike...
Patong –
Two foreigners and three Thais were arrested after fighting over motorbike racing in Patong.
Our previous story:
A group of foreign motorbike racers were reportedly warned of being a public nuisance before a fight with...
Malaysian Tourist Rescued After Slipping and Falling on Boat in Krabi
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A Malaysian tourist has been rescued after getting seriously injured following slipping and falling on a boat near Lanta Island in Krabi at night.
Koh Lanta National Park officials told the Phuket Express that...
Chinese and Russian Property Buyers Increasing in Phuket
Phuket-
More Chinese and Russian investors are interested in buying properties in Phuket, said the President of the Phuket Real Estate Association
The President of the Phuket Real Estate Association Mr. Pattanan Pisutwimon told Thai media...
Domestic Thai Tourists Allegedly Duped by Fake Villa Rental Service in Pattaya
Pattaya —
Many domestic Thai tourists were allegedly scammed out of tens of thousands of baht by a fake Pattaya pool villa Facebook page.
Ms. Achiraya Malarat, a 27-year-old Thai tourist from Khon Kaen province, contacted...
Australian Woman in Krabi Helps Save Three People From Fire By Calling For Help
Krabi –
An Australian woman helped to alert local fire fighters and rescue workers after she saw a fire break out at a Krabi tour company.
As a result of her actions, three people survived the...
Phuket to be Announced as First Province in Thailand that is Rabies Free
Phuket –
Phuket will be officially announced by the Department of Disease Control (DDC) as the first province in Thailand that is rabies free.
The Phuket Vice Governor Danai Sunantharod told the Phuket Express that the...
UPDATE: Chonburi Police Commander to be Transferred After Being Accused of Allegedly Extorting 140...
Chonburi –
The Chonburi Provincial Police Commander will be transferred to an inactive post while an investigation continues after he was accused of allegedly extorting 140 million baht from victims involved in illegal online gambling...