PATTANI, Thailand – Muslim insurgents struck again in the southern border province of Pattani late Sunday night, bombing and burning a municipal office, just hours after a wave of coordinated attacks across the three southernmost provinces left two women injured and widespread damage to government property. The latest attack occurred at approximately 9:10 p.m. on […]
YALA, Thailand – Security authorities reported at least 51 incidents of unrest across Thailand’s three southern border provinces on Saturday night, prompting the military to impose a curfew and increase patrols and security measures across the region. The attacks, which began around 8 p.m. and continued over several hours, involved explosions, gunfire, arson, and damage […]
KOH TAO, Thailand – Six foreign nationals, one Briton and five Spaniards, have been arrested on Koh Tao for allegedly working as diving instructors without work permits, with authorities stating the suspects were using Destination Thailand Visas intended for remote work but had been teaching diving at businesses on the island without authorisation. Three Russians […]
KOH SAMUI, Thailand – The Koh Samui Provincial Court has fined an Israeli man 5,000 baht for threatening the life of the owner of Samui Exotic Park, a zoo on the island in Surat Thani, following a complaint filed over a Facebook post that threatened the owner. Koh Samui police said the man, identified only […]
HAT YAI, Thailand – A dispute over traffic fines issued to Malaysian motorcyclists has drawn attention to enforcement practices in this southern border city, after a viral social media post accused police of unfairly targeting foreign tourists, though authorities have since defended their actions as routine and lawful. Senior Sergeant Major Weerasak Phansalaeman, a traffic […]
KOH SAMUI, Thailand – Surat Thani Immigration Police are investigating a 74-year-old French businessman accused of using Thai nominees to control businesses and land on Koh Samui, including a 12-room property allegedly operating without a hotel licence, in the latest phase of a crackdown on foreign nominee networks. 13 Foreigners Arrested in Hua Hin Property-Nominee […]
KRABI, Thailand – Twelve people, including ten Indian tourists, were rescued after their longtail tour boat capsized in heavy seas off the coast of Krabi on August 15, officials confirmed. 12 Tourists Rescued After Long-Tail Boat Capsizes Off Krabi Coast The vessel was travelling from Ao Nang to Hong Island when it encountered large waves […]
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN, Thailand – A park volunteer is believed to have been killed by a wild elephant while repairing a damaged elephant alert system in Kui Buri National Park on Wednesday, authorities confirmed. Van Driver Injured in Rayong Collision with Wild Elephant The victim, identified as Sayam Kotcha, was part of a small group […]
