PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN – The body of a Canadian tourist who went missing while swimming in rough seas earlier this week was found floating off the coast of Sam Roi Yot district on January 10, ending a three-day search hampered by dangerous sea conditions. Indian Tourist in Critical Condition After Ignoring Red Flags in Phuket […]
KRABI – A tour speedboat carrying 55 people collided with a fishing trawler near the Koh Khai–Koh Phi Phi area in Krabi province on Sunday morning, resulting in one fatality and 21 other injuries. The incident occurred around 8:55 a.m. in the Andaman Sea between Koh Khai and Koh Phi Phi in Muang Krabi district. […]
KOH SAMUI – A Russian national wanted for extorting over 1 million roubles from a CEO in his home country has been arrested on Koh Samui. The suspect, identified as 40-year-old Sibgatullin Airat, was detained by Thai immigration authorities using biometric tracking technology after a request from the Russian Embassy, the Bangkok Post reported. Russian […]
PHANG NGA – Residents and local business operators on Koh Yao Noi island in Phang Nga province have formally protested against a foreign national they accuse of illegally operating tourism businesses and depriving locals of employment opportunities. The group submitted a complaint to the Ko Yao district chief on January 9, urging authorities to investigate […]
RATCHABURI – A restaurant at the popular Damnoen Saduak floating market is under scrutiny after tourists complained of exorbitant prices, including a 400-baht plain omelet and a 1,400-baht serving of fried rice with only egg and vegetables. Influencer gets bill shock at Bangkok Michelin starred street food restaurant The issue gained attention online after a […]
RAYONG – A 47-year-old Swedish man died in a tragic motorcycle accident on January 6 in Klaeng district, Rayong, after losing control of his bike and colliding with a roadside barrier. The victim, who was preparing to marry his Thai girlfriend, was pronounced dead at the scene. UAE Tourist Crashes Motorbike Through Phuket Pharmacy in […]
TRAT – The Royal Thai Navy has intercepted and detained a Cambodian fishing boat found operating illegally within Thai territorial waters off the country’s eastern coast. The operation was conducted by the warship HTMS Thepha during a routine patrol. B287m Allocated to Tackle Illegal Fishing Navy Spokesperson Rear Admiral Parat Rattanachaiphan stated that the vessel […]
KOH SAMUI – A 22-year-old French tourist died on Monday morning after falling from a waterfall on the popular resort island of Koh Samui. The victim, identified only as Alexis, was taking photographs at the top of Na Muang 2 Waterfall when he lost his footing and plunged to the base of the falls. Foreign […]
