PATTANI, Thailand — Suspected southern insurgents set fire to a warehouse storing a large quantity of solar panels early this morning, marking the latest in a series of coordinated attacks targeting energy infrastructure in Thailand’s restive deep south. The arson attack destroyed critical equipment intended for the Gunkul Solar Power Generation Company’s renewable energy project […]
PHUKET, Thailand — Police in Patong are urgently searching for a tuk-tuk driver after a 29-year-old British tourist was left in critical condition with severe head injuries after falling from the moving vehicle following a dispute over his fare. British Man Taken Off Life Support After Fall From Pickup Truck In Pattaya The incident occurred […]
PHUKET, Thailand — Lifeguards and beach safety officials have issued an urgent warning to beachgoers after venomous Portuguese man-of-war were discovered washing ashore at three popular beaches in Phuket. The hazardous marine creatures, often mistaken for jellyfish, pose a significant risk to swimmers and beach visitors due to their ability to deliver painful and potentially […]
SONGKHLA, Thailand — A seaside camper resort in Songkhla province has publicly detailed a severe dispute with a group of foreign tourists, culminating in the guests being asked to leave the property and receiving a full refund. The resort management described the June 12 incident as the most challenging experience in the establishment’s five-year history, […]
PHUKET, Thailand — Thai customs officials have executed a highly successful dual interdiction at Phuket International Airport, seizing 16 kilograms of high-value heroin and intercepting a cache of mobile phones suspected of being used in transnational cyber scamming operations. The back-to-back arrests highlight the Customs Department’s intensified efforts to secure the country’s primary tourist gateway […]
PHUKET, Thailand — Phuket International Airport has officially launched its first automated immigration gates for arriving international passengers, marking a significant technological upgrade aimed at streamlining the arrival process and reducing wait times. The new service, which began operation on Saturday, addresses persistent traveler complaints regarding long queues and processing delays at the busy tourist […]
PATTAYA, Thailand — A 51-year-old motorcycle taxi rider was hospitalized with multiple injuries after being brutally assaulted by two foreign men in Pattaya following a dispute over a parking violation. The violent altercation, which occurred in a popular entertainment district, has prompted the victim to seek police intervention and submit video evidence to aid in […]
BANGKOK, Thailand — An off-duty border patrol policeman opened fire on a group of taxi motorcyclists in Bangkok’s Din Daeng district early Sunday morning, killing one man and wounding two others following a violent dispute over a fare, the Bangkok Post reported. Policeman Kills Couple, Then Himself in Phetchaburi Market Dispute The shooting rampage occurred […]
