A minor earthquake rattled Krabi province on Sunday afternoon, sending brief but noticeable tremors through the area. The 3.5-magnitude quake struck at 2:27 p.m., its epicenter located in Khlong Khemao subdistrict at a shallow depth of just 2 kilometers. Despite the sudden jolt, authorities confirmed no damage to buildings or infrastructure, and no injuries were […]
KOH PHA NGAN, Thailand — A routine island adventure turned into a harrowing ordeal for two Italian tourists who spent hours lost in Koh Pha Ngan’s dense jungle before a massive rescue operation brought them to safety late Saturday night. New Zealand Tourist Rescued After Getting Lost in Koh Phangan Jungle The drama began when […]
PHUKET — A major drug trafficking operation with global connections has been disrupted after Thai authorities arrested two suspects linked to a Nigerian kingpin, seizing millions of baht worth of heroin in the process. Nigerian arrested in Koh Phangan island for selling cocaine, overstay The takedown came after an extensive investigation by the Crime Suppression […]
KOH KUT, Thailand — A idyllic island-hopping trip turned into a nightmare for a vacationing family when their chartered speedboat exploded in flames off Thailand’s eastern coast, forcing them to leap into open waters to escape the fire. Diving Boat Engulfed in Flames Near Khao Lak; All 26 Onboard Rescued in Dawn Operation The harrowing […]
PHANG-NGA, Thailand — A popular dive excursion turned into a scene of chaos before sunrise today when the MV Coral Explorer, a tourist diving vessel, burst into flames off the coast of Khao Lak. The dramatic rescue operation saw 16 international tourists and 10 crew members evacuated to safety, with no reported injuries—a stroke of […]
KOH PHANGAN, THAILAND — In a startling crackdown on illegal tourism operations, Thai authorities have arrested a 45-year-old Israeli man with a military background for allegedly working as an unlicensed tour guide on this popular island destination. Ten Chinese Nationals Arrested at Construction Site in Phuket For Working Illegally The arrest came after multiple complaints […]
A lone robber escaped with Bt9 million in gold necklaces and bracelets from a shop in downtown Hat Yai district before noon today. 102 Baht of Gold Stolen in Tak Shopping Mall Robbery Initial police reports say the suspect, aged about 50, walked into the Thai Udom gold shop at about 11.55am, while employees were […]
Surat Thani, April 4, 2025 – At least 10 foreign tourists were injured Friday after a tour bus traveling from Krabi overturned on a highway in southern Thailand, rescue officials reported. Bus Overturns on Steep Highway in Prachin Buri, Claiming 18 Lives The accident occurred around noon on Highway No. 44 (Krabi-Surat Thani route) in […]
