Two Thai Suspects Arrested in Krabi for Smuggling Wildlife from Indonesia
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On September 14th, 2024, the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division (NED), in collaboration with related agencies, arrested two Thai suspects involved in smuggling wildlife from Indonesia into Thailand.
The suspects, 28-year-old...
Crackdown in Krabi: 65 People Arrested as Special Ops Raid Illegal Gambling Dens
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On September 3rd, 2024, Mr. Arsit Sampantharat, the Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration, revealed that the department's special operations team launched a raid operation after receiving complaints about multiple illegal gambling...
Missing Dutch Teenager Found Dead on Krabi Mountain
Krabi, Thailand– An 18-year-old Dutch tourist who had gone missing while hiking in the Hat Noppharat Thara Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park area was found lifeless after an intense 16-hour search covering a...
Maya Bay in Krabi to Temporarily Close For Two Months
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The famous Maya Bay in Krabi will be temporarily closed for two months for environmental recovery.
The Hat Noppharat Thara – Mu Koh Phi Phi National Park has announced the annual closure of bays...
Australian Man Stabbed to Death by American Man at Krabi Beach
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A 27-year-old American man has been arrested following the fatal stabbing of a 35-year-old Australian man at Noppharat Thara Beach in Ao Nang. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, July...
26 Escapees Flee Krabi Rehab Foundation by Boat, Citing Poor Conditions and Harsh Punishments
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On June 29th, 2024, Mueang Krabi police received a report of 26 recovering drug addicts escaping from a rehabilitation foundation in Mueang, Krabi.
According to police, the group allegedly stole a long-tail boat to...
Thai Department of Airports Seeks New Airline Partnerships at Successful IATA Slot Conference
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On June 15th, 2024, Mr. Narong Arunphakmongkol, the Director of the Airport Business Promotion Division, and relevant agencies attended the 154th IATA Slot Conference in Bogota, Colombia, to manage the winter flight schedule...
Krabi Governor Ensuring Jurassic World 4 Production is Friendly for the Environment
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The Krabi Governor has ensured the Jurassic World 4 film production will not cause a negative effect to the Thai environment.
Our previous story:
Thailand has been chosen to serve as the backdrop for “Jurassic...
Thailand to Serve as Backdrop for “Jurassic World 4”
PRESS RELEASE:
Thailand has been chosen to serve as the backdrop for “Jurassic World 4,” the latest sequel in the globally celebrated Jurassic Park franchise. According to Department of Tourism Director General Jaturon Phakdeewanit, the...
Thailand’s Marine Tragedy: Dugong Deaths in the Andaman Sea
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In a concerning environmental development, the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) of Thailand has reported the deaths of at least 20 dugongs in the Andaman Sea since the beginning of 2024.
These gentle...
