Tara Abhasakun

A Thai-American dual citizen, Tara has reported news and spoken on a number of human rights and cultural news issues in Thailand. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in history from The College of Wooster. She interned at Southeast Asia Globe, and has written for a number of outlets. Tara reports on a range of Thailand news issues.
  • Crime NewsPolice catch another suspect in Pattaya teen violence case

    Police catch another suspect in Pattaya teen violence case

    Bang Lamung Police caught another suspect from last week’s episode of teen violence that shook Pattaya. In the latest development, officers successfully apprehended an 18 year old man for his alleged involvement in an explosive attack on his rivals near the railway track road. The incident, which occurred at 4am on July 19, left two teens injured. The attack unfolded when…

  • Thailand NewsRescuers keep up the search for missing young fisherman in Prachuap Khiri Khan

    Rescuers keep up the search for missing young fisherman in Prachuap Khiri Khan

    In a concerning turn of events, rescuers are keeping up the search for a 19 year old fisherman who was reported missing at sea in Ao Prachuap, or Prachuap Bay, located in Thailand’s Prachuap Khiri Khan province. The young man, identified as Pokaphon Chomchaw from Bangsaphan district, was reported missing on Sunday. Pokaphon’s disappearance was brought to the authorities’ attention…

  • Crime NewsPattaya cops cracking down on teen violence

    Pattaya cops cracking down on teen violence

    Pattaya cops are cracking down on teen violence after a series of late-night brawls. In the most recent incident on the city’s streets, two youngsters were shot while riding a motorbike on Wednesday night. Police have now caught several suspects from the incident, which occurred near the Sukhumvit Pattaya Karn Chang garage in the Naklua sub-district of Chon Buri’s Bang…

  • Thailand NewsMagazine ranks Thailand 9th best retirement spot on Earth

    Magazine ranks Thailand 9th best retirement spot on Earth

    Thailand secured its position as the world’s ninth-best retirement spot on International Living Magazine’s 2023 Annual Global Retirement Index. The index ranks countries based on their suitability for retirees, taking into account various factors including cost of living, cost of healthcare, cultural activities, and more. In the 2023 index, Thailand shares the spotlight with other popular retirement destinations such as Portugal,…

  • Pattaya NewsYoung Kuwaiti man risks leg amputation after Pattaya motorbike accident (video)

    Young Kuwaiti man risks leg amputation after Pattaya motorbike accident (video)

    In a recent tragedy, a 19 year old Kuwaiti man is facing the risk of having his leg amputated after a motorbike accident in Pattaya early yesterday morning. The incident occurred when the motorbike he was riding as a pillion grazed against a concrete street barrier on South Pattaya Road. Sawang Boriboon rescuers received arrived on the scene near Bali…

  • Pattaya NewsSecond Indian tourist in a month tragically drowns in Pattaya pool

    Second Indian tourist in a month tragically drowns in Pattaya pool

    In a heartbreaking turn of events, an Indian tourist tragically met an untimely demise when he drowned at a hotel pool in Pattaya. The incident happened on Tuesday, July 11, less than a month after another Indian tourist also drowned in a Pattaya hotel pool. Local media reports indicate that the authorities have refrained from disclosing the victim’s identity to…

  • Phuket NewsMotorbike crash on Patong Hill leaves 2 wounded

    Motorbike crash on Patong Hill leaves 2 wounded

    A motorbike crash on Patong Hill left two people wounded. The incident on Monday occurred on a shortcut road located behind the Tiger Shrine on Patong Hill. Rescuers and police rushed to the scene to find the two victims down a slope off the road. The victims were a 36 year old man named Wuttisak Puttisarn, from Chalong, and a…

  • World NewsThai food stalls set Chinese night bazaar ablaze with flavours

    Thai food stalls set Chinese night bazaar ablaze with flavours

    The enchanting Baishamen cultural and creative bazaar in Haikou, the bustling capital of China‘s southern island province of Hainan, comes alive as dusk descends. The unique flavours of Thai cuisine draw inquisitive visitors like moths to a flame. This sprawling bazaar, spanning 60,000 square metres, opened around just a month ago. Today, it boasts over 600 stalls showcasing an array…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya Police step up beach safety patrols

    Pattaya Police step up beach safety patrols

    In a new move to tackle issues of tourist congestion and rowdy behaviour, the vibrant city of Pattaya has taken decisive action to restore tranquillity to its renowned Pattaya and Jomtien beaches. Collaborating closely with relevant agencies, Pattaya City Police Station implemented a series of measures aimed at safeguarding the safety and well-being of tourists. Under the guidance of Deputy…

  • Crime NewsThieves nab materials worth 2 million baht from Krabi pool villa, remain at large months later

    Thieves nab materials worth 2 million baht from Krabi pool villa, remain at large months later

    Culprits behind the alleged theft of materials worth over 2 million baht from a pool villa in Krabi remain at large months after the event. The owner reported the incident to the police five months ago, but the suspects still haven’t been caught. Khwansurat Beger, a 32 year old woman originally from Surat Thani, invested over 10 million baht in…

  • Thailand NewsPrachuap Khiri Khan volunteers record incredible elephant encounter (video)

    Prachuap Khiri Khan volunteers record incredible elephant encounter (video)

    Volunteers in Thailand’s Prachuap Khiri Khan province recorded an incredible encounter with an elephant. The volunteers from Jungle Aid, a charitable organisation, were treated to a breathtaking experience during their journey to deliver donations and supplies, as well as promote dental care, to local villagers. While travelling along the picturesque Pala-U Road, the volunteers had an unforgettable encounter with a…

  • Crime NewsGunshots fired during altercation between foreigner and locals in Phuket

    Gunshots fired during altercation between foreigner and locals in Phuket

    A heated argument between a man from Myanmar and a group of Thais escalated into a Wild West shootout. Kathu Police were alerted to the incident at 6.30am this morning in front of a rental room complex on Soi Suea Lueang. Upon receiving the report, law enforcement personnel quickly arrived at the scene to assess the situation. Evidence at the…