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March 26, 2011

Disaster zones imposed in Southern Thailand after flooding

Southern Thailand is suffering from downpour-triggered floods, with all 16 of Nakhon Si Thammarat’s districts, eight of Phattalung’s districts, and three of Chumphon’s districts declared disaster zones yesterday. In response, the government will open a flood situation follow-through centre at Government House this morning. PM Abhisit Vejjavija said that he had instructed Sathit Wongnongtaey of […]

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March 26, 2011October 25, 2012

3 provinces in Southern Thailand experiencing flash floods

BANGKOK, 26 March 2011 (NNT)-Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Director-General Wiboon Sanguanpong said Phatthalung, Nakhon Si Thammarat and Surat Thani provinces had been flooded heavily while Chumphon was experiencing intermittent rains. Mr. Wiboon added that provincial authorities in each province along with the disaster prevention centers had already been helping residents in inundated areas. […]

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South

March 23, 2011December 29, 2016

Thai Army Chief orders to review plan to remove military outpost in Narathiwat

BANGKOK, March 23 — Army Commander-in-Chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha has ordered Fourth Army Area commander to review the plan to remove an military outpost in the southern province of Narathiwat’s Rueso district. Villagers in the district earlier protested the government’s decision to tear down the outpost and withdraw the soldiers stationed there. They said the […]

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South

March 23, 2011

Thai Army chief apologises to southerners

Army chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha on Wednesday apologised to a group of about 600 people from the three troubled southern border provinces for two major incidents which caused a large number of deaths in 2004. He was speaking to people from Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat provinces who are undergoing occupational training organised by the Internal […]

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South

March 21, 2011November 3, 2012

Two soldiers killed in Narathiwat ambush

NARATHIWAT, March 21 – Two soldiers were killed when presumed insurgents ambushed an army patrol while it was on duty in this restive southern province Monday morning. The victims were identified as Sgt Chanerind Kantha, 25, the squad leader, and Pvt Narase Petcharat, part of the eight-man unit. Initial investigation said eight soldiers on four […]

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South

March 20, 2011January 10, 2017

Koh Chang remains a popular tourist destination in Thailand

TRAT, 20 March 2011 (NNT)-President of Trat Tourism Association Ms. Charuwan Chintakanond has revealed that tourism on Chang Island remains popular among holiday makers with the number of teenagers and families visiting the tourist attraction higher than ever. According to Ms. Charuwan, Chang Island or Koh Chang has seen the number of tourists increase by […]

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South

March 19, 2011November 3, 2012

Two suspected insurgents killed, two escape in fierce fighting with security forces in Yala

YALA, March 19 — Two suspected insurgents were shot dead early Saturday, while two others escaped, following fierce fighting with combined security forces in the restive southern province of Yala, police said. Police said the clash occurred at about 6.30am after more than 30 security combined force on an investigative operation surrounded a house in […]

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South

March 18, 2011April 4, 2020

5 Meter Waves in Southern Thailand Capsized Fishing/Tourist Boats

5 Meter Waves in Chumphon Capsize Fishing and Tourist Boats. Strong waves in the South are wreaking havoc on tourists and fishermen. A tourism boat has reportedly capsized in Surat Thani. Initial reports do not indicate whether there are any casualties. Meanwhile, in Chumphon province, five meter waves have capsized 10 fishing trawlers. 14 fishermen […]

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