SONGKHLA — A fire that broke out early Thursday at the Songkhla City municipal landfill has damaged approximately 50 rai, or 80,000 square metres, of the site before being brought under control, with authorities warning nearby residents to remain alert for potential health effects as thick black smoke continues to billow from burning plastic waste. […]
YALA — Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul pledged on Friday to accelerate peace efforts in Thailand’s deep South as suspected insurgents carried out a series of arson attacks believed to be symbolic acts timed precisely to coincide with his visit to the restive border provinces. Terror Strikes Again: Two Police Officers Killed in Yala Bomb Attack […]
HUA HIN — A 75-year-old British man from Liverpool has died after being swept out to sea while swimming in the Gulf of Thailand, in a tragedy that unfolded before the eyes of his girlfriend who could only watch from the beach, powerless to help. British Woman Seriously Injured After Fall from Pattaya Hotel Balcony […]
YALA — A 12-year-old special needs boy who had been missing for three days has been found dead inside an abandoned car in Betong district, in a case that has devastated the local community and left authorities searching for answers. Polish Tourist Reported Missing in Pattaya After Alleged Theft The boy, known affectionately as Nong […]
HAT YAI — An 18-year-old Sri Lankan man has been arrested at Hat Yai International Airport in southern Thailand for attempting to smuggle a large quantity of drugs, in a case that highlights the kingdom’s ongoing battle against international narcotics trafficking networks using Thailand as a transit hub. Bangkok Pub Raid Nets Nigerian Dealer, Dozens […]
PHATTHALUNG — A Thai tourist who had been missing for seven days has been found dead in a remote forest area above the Khlong Hua Chang reservoir in Tamot district, with a bullet later discovered lodged inside his skull during an initial examination at the scene. Japanese Tourist Injured in Rider Gang Attack in Pattaya […]
BANGKOK — The Department of Special Investigation is probing the mysterious disappearance of approximately 57 million litres of fuel oil during sea transport from a refinery to oil depots in the southern province of Surat Thani, Justice Minister Rutthapon Naowarat announced today. Diesel Prices Rise Again, Bus Fares Set to Increase A total of 217 […]
PATTANI — A village headman was shot and killed in Sai Buri district early Wednesday morning while traveling to a mosque to attend prayers, in the latest violent incident to strike Thailand’s restive southern border region. Gunmen Kill Two in Deadly Ambush in Narathiwat The attack occurred while Reeya Salae, headman of village Moo 3 […]
