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Motorbike on a flooded street in Thailand

South

July 30, 2024November 6, 2025

More than 3,700 households affected by severe flooding in Chanthaburi and Trat due to heavy rains

On July 29th, 2024, Thai national media reported severe flooding in Chanthaburi and Trat due to continuous heavy rainfall. Tourists rescued from Khao Yai run-off, Trat underwater Mr. Paitoon Kengkarnchang, the Deputy Secretary-General of the Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR), stated that the convergence of the monsoon trough over northern Thailand and upper […]

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Yarang District in Pattani Southern Thailand

South

July 28, 2024

Man killed, car torched in insurgent attack in Pattani

One man was shot dead and his pickup truck was set on fire by two suspected insurgents in Panareh district of Pattani province today. Three seriously injured in Pattani shootout The victim, identified only as “Nafee”, and his wife were heading home after dropping their children at school in Por Ming sub-district, when a motorcycle […]

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Ao Ban Bang Bao on Ko Chang Island in Trat Province

South

July 27, 2024

Boats capsize in canal following heavy storm in Trat

Three fishing vessels and 15 long-tailed boats capsized in a canal in a coastal village of Khlong Yai district in Trat province last night, following a heavy storm. Two Chinese Tourists and Thai Captain Rescued after Boat Capsizes Near Phi Phi Island Villagers of Ban Khlong Makham told the media that they were having dinner […]

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South

July 27, 2024

Three seriously injured in Pattani shootout

Three military officers were seriously injured in a clash with insurgents triggered by an attempted apprehension in the southern border province of Pattani early Saturday. TAO vice mayor in Pattani shot dead by suspected insurgents A ranger patrol, working with a 50-man special task force, was acting on intelligence that a group of insurgents were […]

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South

July 27, 2024

Maya Bay in Krabi to Temporarily Close For Two Months

The Hat Noppharat Thara – Mu Koh Phi Phi National Park has announced the annual closure of bays in the national park area which are the Maya Bay, the Loa Sama Bay, and the Lor Kor Bay. Maya Bay Ranks Fifth in Global Beach Awards The temporary two-month closure for tourism will be from August […]

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South

July 26, 2024

Gold shop owner foils armed robbery attempt in Phatthalung

Phatthalung, July 26 (TNA) – A daring gold shop owner in Phatthalung province has thwarted an attempted robbery, subduing a would-be thief armed with a fake gun. Taxi Driver Arrested for Theft of Gold in Bangkok CCTV footage from Yaowarat Phatthalung Gold Shop showed a helmeted man, later identified as 28-year-old Worawit Chuduang, entering the […]

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Koh Panyee floating village in Phang-nga.

South

July 25, 2024

Koh Panyi Faces Backlash over Alleged Price Gouging

PHANG-NGA, July 25 (TNA) – Koh Panyi residents clarify the drama over 1000 baht boat fee and expensive souvenirs and food after fans of Korean YouTubers Jung and Cullen Hateberry question the seemingly overpriced items on the island. Koh Panyi Sea Gypsy Floating Village A recent online controversy erupted after fans watched the latest video […]

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South

July 23, 2024

Australian Man Stabbed to Death by American Man at Krabi Beach

A 27-year-old American man has been arrested following the fatal stabbing of a 35-year-old Australian man at Noppharat Thara Beach in Ao Nang. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, July 22nd. Intoxicated American Man Arrested After Stealing Mobile Phone from Foreign Woman in Phuket Ao Nang Police were alerted to the situation […]

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