Body recovered, search continues for second missing tourist after boat capsize in Phetchaburi

Beach in Cha-am, Phetchaburi
Beach in Cha-am, Phetchaburi province. Photo: Ahoerstemeier.

Rescue teams found the body of one missing tourist today (Sunday), but continue to search for another after a tour boat encountered a waterspout and [Read More…]

5 Thai Cities Recognized by UNESCO as Creative Cities in Various Categories

Wat Chedi Luang, a temple in the center of Chiang Mai
Wat Chedi Luang, a temple in the center of Chiang Mai. Photo: Bart Hiddink.

BANGKOK (NNT) – Thailand has garnered international recognition as UNESCO has designated five cities in the country as Creative Cities in various categories including gastronomy, [Read More…]

Phetchaburi Police Nab French Man for Alleged Theft, Myanmar Man for Alleged Human Trafficking

Kao Yai in Cha-am District, Phetchaburi
Kao Yai in Cha-am District, Phetchaburi. Photo: กิตติ เลขะกุล. CC BY 3.0.

In separate cases, Thai police apprehended a French national for alleged theft against a Belgian victim and arrested another Myanmar suspect for alleged human trafficking [Read More…]