XAYSOMBOUN, Laos — Rescue teams have reached five of seven Laotian miners who had been trapped in a flooded gold mine in Xaysomboun province for seven days, bringing cautious hope to a multinational rescue operation that has drawn comparisons to previous high-profile cave rescues in Southeast Asia. Karen Man Shot Dead by Police After Opening […]
KRABI — A foreign couple was rescued after becoming stranded during a kayaking trip along the Tha Len canal in Krabi province, in an ordeal that saw them trapped in thick mud as darkness fell and rain poured down — but that also led to an unexpected reconciliation. 12 Tourists Rescued After Long-Tail Boat Capsizes […]
PHUKET — A foreign tourist was rescued from the waters off Nai Yang Beach on February 22 after falling from his small boat, which then spun uncontrollably in circles with the engine still running, creating a potentially dangerous situation captured on video by a police officer and shared with news agencies. 14 Tourists Rescued After […]
KOH PHANGAN – Two foreign tourists were successfully rescued by authorities on Sunday night after becoming lost in a forested area near Ban Haad Rin on Koh Phangan. All 33 Crew Rescued After Fishing Vessel Sinks Off Chonburi Coast The Than Sadet–Ko Pha-ngan National Park received an emergency request for assistance at approximately 9:30 p.m. […]
TRAT – Thai authorities have repatriated 32 nationals who escaped from scam centers in Cambodia, with one survivor describing brutal conditions including beatings, fatalities, and the alleged sale of organs. The group crossed back into Thailand on January 31, 2026, following coordination between Thai officials and the embassy in Phnom Penh. Chinese Social Media Influencer […]
SA KAEO – An 11-year-old Finnish girl has been rescued from a house in Thailand’s Sa Kaeo province after she emailed police in Finland to report she was being confined and tortured by two Finnish adults, the Bangkok Post reported. The dramatic international operation unfolded on Thursday night following a request from the Embassy of […]
PHUKET – A Dutch tourist was evacuated in a challenging five-hour rescue operation after sustaining injuries while hiking near Bang Pae Waterfall in Phuket. The woman slipped on uneven terrain in a remote, forested area, breaking her arm and bruising her leg, leaving her unable to walk out unassisted. Volunteer lifeguards rescue tourist family from […]
LOPBURI – Rescue teams in Lopburi province have located what is believed to be an ankle while searching for the body of a second retired teacher allegedly murdered and dumped in a disused artesian well. The discovery, made at 12:30 p.m. on January 17, 2026, has intensified the painstaking recovery operation amid hazardous conditions, local […]
