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February 5, 2026

Tourists Mistake Thai Funeral for Street‑Side Eatery in Nakhon Si Thammarat

NAKHON SI THAMMARAT – A Thai family in Nakhon Si Thammarat province found themselves unintentionally hosting foreign visitors on multiple occasions after tourists mistook a traditional funeral gathering for a public eatery. The incidents, captured on video and widely shared online, have sparked both amusement and debate about cultural awareness and Thai hospitality. Seafood Rains […]

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February 4, 2026

Hunt Underway for Thief Who Stole 2.4 Million Baht in Gold from Hat Yai Shop

HAT YAI, SONGKHLA – Police are searching for a thief who stole gold ornaments worth approximately 2.4 million baht from a gold shop inside a Lotus’s store in Hat Yai district on Tuesday evening. Tunisian Duo Arrested for Snatching British Tourist’s Gold Necklace in Bangkok The robbery occurred at Burapa Gold Shop in tambon Kho […]

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February 2, 2026February 3, 2026

British Man Arrested After Recklessly Driving a Porsche on Koh Samui

KOH SAMUI – A 23-year-old British national has been arrested for reckless driving after operating a rented Porsche 911 Carrera S at dangerously high speeds across Koh Samui, prompting multiple public complaints and a coordinated police response. Foreign Porsche Driver Faces Public Outcry for Reckless Driving in Patong The incidents occurred on the evening of […]

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Ferry from Koh Samui to Koh Tao via Thong Sala Pier in Koh Phangan.

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January 25, 2026

Israelis Caught with Dangerous Drugs on Koh Phangan

SURAT THANI – Four Israeli men have been arrested on Koh Phangan after police raided a loud party at a luxury villa on Friday, uncovering a dangerous cocktail of narcotics including “candy” pills shaped like Labubu dolls—a popular art toy. Swedish Drug Trafficker Arrested in Hua Hin Condo Acting on a tip from residents, tourist […]

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Bungalows along the beach in Koh Phangan.

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January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

Police Raid 25 Koh Phangan Sites, Charge 35 in Immigration and Business Crackdown

SURAT THANI – In a sweeping enforcement operation, police raided 25 locations on Koh Phangan on January 22, 2026, charging 35 individuals and companies with immigration, labor, and nominee business violations. The coordinated crackdown targeted restaurants, shops, and hotels across the island in a bid to curb illegal activities in the popular tourist destination. Krabi […]

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Thai fishing boat leaving Phuket harbour

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January 22, 2026

Fishing Boat Destroyed by Fire Off Nakhon Si Thammarat Coast

NAKHON SI THAMMARAT – A fishing boat was completely destroyed by fire and sank off the coast of Tha Sala district in the early hours of January 21, 2026. All four crew members were safely rescued after abandoning the burning vessel. Eight rescued, one missing after boat sinks off Songkhla The blaze erupted around 3:00 […]

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January 21, 2026

Krabi Police Raid Israeli-Linked Cannabis Farm Operated Through Thai Nominees

KRABI – A coordinated raid by provincial and national authorities on Tuesday led to the shutdown of a cannabis farm in Krabi allegedly operated with Israeli capital using Thai nationals as nominee shareholders. The operation resulted in the suspension of the farm’s license and pending criminal charges. South Korean Woman Arrested with 23kg of Cannabis […]

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Isuzu Fire Engine in Na Wa, Nakhon Phanom province

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January 21, 2026

Arson Attack Destroys Two Trucks at Warehouse in Narathiwat

NARATHIWAT – Two trailer trucks were destroyed in an arson attack early Tuesday morning at a warehouse in Su-ngai Kolok district, Narathiwat province. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. at a facility located opposite a PTT petrol station, with witnesses reporting an explosion before flames engulfed the vehicles. Suspect in PTT Petrol Station Attacks Killed […]

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