HAT YAI — An 18-year-old Sri Lankan man has been arrested at Hat Yai International Airport in southern Thailand for attempting to smuggle a large quantity of drugs, in a case that highlights the kingdom’s ongoing battle against international narcotics trafficking networks using Thailand as a transit hub. Bangkok Pub Raid Nets Nigerian Dealer, Dozens […]
PHATTHALUNG — A Thai tourist who had been missing for seven days has been found dead in a remote forest area above the Khlong Hua Chang reservoir in Tamot district, with a bullet later discovered lodged inside his skull during an initial examination at the scene. Japanese Tourist Injured in Rider Gang Attack in Pattaya […]
BANGKOK — The Department of Special Investigation is probing the mysterious disappearance of approximately 57 million litres of fuel oil during sea transport from a refinery to oil depots in the southern province of Surat Thani, Justice Minister Rutthapon Naowarat announced today. Diesel Prices Rise Again, Bus Fares Set to Increase A total of 217 […]
PATTANI — A village headman was shot and killed in Sai Buri district early Wednesday morning while traveling to a mosque to attend prayers, in the latest violent incident to strike Thailand’s restive southern border region. Gunmen Kill Two in Deadly Ambush in Narathiwat The attack occurred while Reeya Salae, headman of village Moo 3 […]
NARATHIWAT — The assistant district chief of Ra-ngae and a woman were killed in an ambush by unidentified gunmen on a road in Ja-nae district early Wednesday morning, in the latest violence to rock Thailand’s restive southern border provinces. Arsonists Target Surveillance Network in Narathiwat An initial police report said the officer, Monchai Chitkamonkarn, who […]
KRABI — A Canadian tourist has died from heart failure while attempting the strenuous 1,260-step climb at Krabi’s Tiger Cave Temple, marking the second fatal incident at the popular spiritual landmark in just three days. 12 Tourists Rescued After Long-Tail Boat Capsizes Off Krabi Coast The man collapsed near the 1,100th step, where his wife […]
TRAT — An Italian man was arrested on Koh Chang on Thursday following a violent altercation with his Thai wife, after police discovered methamphetamine in their rented home and confirmed drug use through testing. German Man Arrested in Koh Samui Drugs Raid, Accused of Global Cocaine Network Ties The suspect, identified only as G. L. […]
RAYONG — Seven workers were injured and a home was left badly damaged after a passenger truck suffered brake failure and plowed into a house in Ban Khai district early on the morning of March 23, renewing local concerns about a junction residents say has long been prone to accidents. BMW Crashes into Karaoke Bar […]
