SURAT THANI — Twelve minor tremors have rocked a subdistrict in the southern province of Surat Thani over two days, with the strongest measuring magnitude 3.5, though no damage has been reported from the seismic events. Residents in Khao Pang subdistrict of Bang Ta Khun district reported feeling the shaking, but local authorities have confirmed […]
KOH TAO — A German tourist was tasered by police after allegedly going on a bizarre rampage on the island of Koh Tao, during which he reportedly stole a mobile phone, a motorcycle, and a kayak before attempting to escape into the sea, authorities said. Teen Arrested for Sexual Assault on Canadian Tourist on Koh […]
NARATHIWAT — Arsonists targeted surveillance infrastructure across three districts in Thailand’s southern province of Narathiwat overnight, damaging at least 24 locations in what appears to be a coordinated attack on security monitoring systems, local police said on Thursday. Bomb Attacks Target 11 PTT Stations in Thailand’s Deep South, Four Injured The attacks, which began late […]
HUA HIN — An Irish man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison by the Hua Hin Provincial Court after posing as a deceased person and using a fake passport to enter and exit Thailand 28 times, culminating a decade-long international manhunt. Sri Lankan Arrested at Phuket Airport Using Fake Passport Paul Noel Casey, […]
SURAT THANI — Two Ugandan women have admitted to each earning approximately 500,000 baht per month working as prostitutes on the island of Koh Phangan, leading to their arrest following a complaint from an Israeli customer who reported being robbed while availing himself of their services, the Bangkok Post reported. Phuket Police Arrest Nine African […]
KRABI — An intoxicated Arab tourist was arrested by police in Krabi after allegedly refusing to pay his bill at a local bar and becoming aggressive, throwing beer bottles onto the street and causing a public disturbance that prompted immediate intervention by authorities. French Arab Arrested with Cocaine at Phuket Airport The incident occurred at […]
KOH LIPE, SATUN — A foreign fishing vessel sank following a confrontation with the Royal Thai Navy off the coast of Koh Lipe on February 20, 2026, resulting in the detention of three crew members and one injury after authorities responded to reports of illegal fishing within Thai territorial waters. Naval officers fired warning shots […]
PHANG NGA — A massive manhunt is underway in Kuraburi district following a deadly shooting spree Friday morning that left one man dead and prompted the closure of four local schools as a precautionary measure, police confirmed. Briton Arrested in Fatal Shooting of Thai Wife in Maha Sarakham Authorities were alerted to the shooting at […]
