HAT YAI, Thailand – A dispute over traffic fines issued to Malaysian motorcyclists has drawn attention to enforcement practices in this southern border city, after a viral social media post accused police of unfairly targeting foreign tourists, though authorities have since defended their actions as routine and lawful. Senior Sergeant Major Weerasak Phansalaeman, a traffic […]
KOH SAMUI, Thailand – Surat Thani Immigration Police are investigating a 74-year-old French businessman accused of using Thai nominees to control businesses and land on Koh Samui, including a 12-room property allegedly operating without a hotel licence, in the latest phase of a crackdown on foreign nominee networks. 13 Foreigners Arrested in Hua Hin Property-Nominee […]
KRABI, Thailand – Twelve people, including ten Indian tourists, were rescued after their longtail tour boat capsized in heavy seas off the coast of Krabi on August 15, officials confirmed. 12 Tourists Rescued After Long-Tail Boat Capsizes Off Krabi Coast The vessel was travelling from Ao Nang to Hong Island when it encountered large waves […]
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN, Thailand – A park volunteer is believed to have been killed by a wild elephant while repairing a damaged elephant alert system in Kui Buri National Park on Wednesday, authorities confirmed. Van Driver Injured in Rayong Collision with Wild Elephant The victim, identified as Sayam Kotcha, was part of a small group […]
KOH SAMUI, Thailand – An Israeli family visiting Koh Samui says it was refused entry to Samui Exotic Park in Mae Nam because of its nationality, before a confrontation with a man representing the attraction. Israeli Mother and Daughter Attacked on Koh Phangan by French Man Videos shared online on August 14 show the family, […]
KOH SAMUI, Thailand – A French father and his two young children have been found alive after they failed to return a rented jet ski off Koh Samui on the evening of August 13. The three were rescued on the morning of August 14 after spending a night adrift in rough seas. 24-Year-Old Chinese Influencer […]
KOH PHANGAN, Thailand – An Israeli mother, 62, and her 23-year-old daughter were seriously injured in an alleged assault on Koh Pha Ngan after a man asked where they were from and was told they were Israeli. The suspect, who holds a French passport, was later arrested after allegedly becoming involved in another violent incident. […]
RAYONG, Thailand – A food vendor was injured when the van she was driving struck a large wild elephant crossing Route 344 in Rayong, with the elephant also hurt before disappearing into nearby forest following the collision. Collision Between Car And Elephant On Kanchanaburi Highway Leaves One Dead, Two Injured The crash occurred at approximately […]
