TRAT, 1 July 2014 (NNT) – A Chinese tourist reportedly drowned near Koh Chang in Trat after he was swept away by strong waves. Local rescue teams have retrieved the body of a 19-year-old Chinese tourist identified as Guo Jiachang from the southern part of the island. Witnesses said Mr Jiachang had ignored warnings against […]
A foreigner who had ignored the warnings on the beach not to go swimming got into difficulty after being engulfed by a large wave whilst swimming far out in the sea. Fortunately she was rescued by rescuers who said this is the third incident this month. Read more: pattayadailynews.com
One killed, one wounded in shooting attack at mosque in Pattani’s Panare district; tight security in Narathiwat after Ramadan began Sunday. News source: MCOT
SATUN, 28 June 2014 (NNT) — The sky over the southern province of Satun has become a blanket of smog, believed to be from Indonesia’s forest fires. According to the Director of Satun’s Natural Resources and Environment office, Thanit Nooyim, the province has been hit by smog from Indonesia which was brought by the strong […]
SURAT THANI — A 27-year-old American woman was found dead along with a number of narcotics in her room at a luxury resort on Koh Samui island yesterday, police say. The body of Emily Potter was found after hotel staff heard her boyfriend wailing and decided to inspect their hotel room, according to police reports. […]
The National Office of Buddhism has sent a warning to a nun, pictured driving a brand new Porsche, to adopt a more austere and frugal lifestyle. Read more: Bangkok Post BANGKOK POST Photos Facebook
BANGKOK, 24 June 2014 (NNT) – More than ten shops have been severely damaged by giant waves in the southern province of Phang Nga due to a monsoon depression. The local people have been warned of flash floods and flooding. The shops are located on the beach in Takhua Pa district. They were wiped out […]
BANGKOK, June 23 – Thailand’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment issued an announcement to protect the environment of 52 islands in the Ko Samui and Ko Pha-ngan islands in Surat Thani province after encroachment deteriorated their conditions. Noppadol Thiyajai, deputy secretary-general of the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP) under […]
