Teenager Drowns in Rough Seas in Hua Hin

HUA HIN — A 16-year-old student reportedly drowned after being swept out to sea by strong waves in Hua Hin Friday. His body was discovered this morning, officials said. Pol.Col. Chaiyakorn Sriladecho said that waves in Hua Hin on Friday afternoon were particularly strong forcing many swimmers return to the shore. Read more: khaosodenglish.com By […]

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Trang: Child rapist suspect caught

TRANG — A man accused of drugging and raping an eight-year-old neighbour was caught in this southern province on Thursday afternoon. Saranrat “First” Soosan, 20, was charged with rape and assault, causing the death of a girl aged below 15. Read more: Bangkok Post

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Khao Talu wildfire raging in Chumphon

Wildfire again erupted at a mountainous areas in Sawee district of Chumphon in the South and is still raging and spreading today, forcing local authorities to quickly construct fire lines to control it. The wildfire broke out yesterday at Khao Talu mountain has already destroyed more than 500 rai of durian, coffee, rubber, and palm […]

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Bogus ‘Good Samaritans’ held for robbing tourist

HUA HIN — Police have arrested three men accused of robbing a Swedish woman of cash and an iPhone shortly after coming to her assistance when she fell off her motorcycle. The trio — Kamphol Matchawong, 23, Suthep Phetthakun, 24, and a Karen man identified only as Kuhaebu, 22 — were apprehended separately in Pran […]

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