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 […]
KOH SAMUI — A night of what was meant to be a thrilling first-time Muay Thai experience turned fatal for a 30-year-old British tourist, whose life was cut short just minutes after stepping out of the ring. The incident, which unfolded late Friday night at a popular boxing stadium, has sent shockwaves through Thailand’s combat […]
Songkhla, March 24, 2025 — A 29-year-old Ugandan man was arrested in Hat Yai for allegedly attempting to smuggle 16.5 kilograms of cocaine worth an estimated 30 million baht into Thailand from Malaysia. The suspect, identified as Mr. K., was apprehended by Songkhla immigration police following a tip-off and subsequent surveillance. Four Alleged Ugandan and […]
