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Israeli man held for illegal business, land ownership on Koh Pha Ngan
An Israeli man wanted for a nominee-run business and illegal land ownership on Koh Pha Ngan was arrested at Samui International Airport in Surat Thani yesterday, June 10. Officers from the Centre for Combating Transnational Crime and Illegal Immigration (CTIC) recently reported to the media that 45 arrest warrants were issued in May during a crackdown targeting nominee businesses on…
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Koh Lanta beaches closed over Portuguese man o’ war
A Mu Ko Lanta National Park in Krabi will temporarily close three popular tourist spots after officials found large numbers of highly venomous Portuguese man o’ war washed up along beaches. Mu Ko Lanta National Park chief Pramote Kaewnam said yesterday, June 10, that the affected areas are the national park office area at Laem Tanod, Koh Tung Gulima, also…
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Koh Pha Ngan temple event host says no noise complaint from foreigner
The host of a Thai ordination ceremony on Koh Pha Ngan denied a noise complaint and interference from a foreigner, stating that a viral social media post had caused a misunderstanding. The host described the foreign man as understanding and only inquired about the noise. A Koh Pha Ngan ordination ceremony became the centre of online debate after a social media…
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Bail revoked for Brit in Koh Pha Ngan case after Thai doctor dies
A court in Koh Samui yesterday, June 8, revoked bail for a British man accused in a Koh Pha Ngan motorcycle hit-and-run case after a Thai respiratory specialist died from his injuries. The case concerns the death of Associate Professor Dr Theerasuk Kawamatawong, a respiratory and critical care specialist and medical lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol…
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Grandfather’s pet monkey kills 6 year old boy in Nakhon Si Thammarat
A six year old boy died after being attacked by a pet monkey belonging to his grandfather in Sichon district, Nakhon Si Thammarat, on Saturday, June 6. The incident occurred in Ban Khao Yuan Tao community, Thepparat subdistrict. The child had walked alone to a grocery shop owned by his grandfather, Jamroon, when the fatal monkey attack took place. According…
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Relative accused of shooting Phatthalung village headman dead
A village headman was shot dead during a community meeting in Phatthalung today, June 7, with police later arresting a relative accused of carrying out the attack. Police were called at around 2.10pm to a village hall in Chai Buri subdistrict, Mueang Phatthalung district, after receiving a report of a fatal shooting. The victim was identified as 57 year old…
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Thailand mourns doctor killed after Koh Pha Ngan hit-and-run
A respiratory and critical care specialist has died after he was seriously injured in a Koh Pha Ngan hit-and-run involving a British motorcyclist who later tested positive for cocaine. Vimut Hospital Phahonyothin announced the death of Associate Professor Dr Theerasuk Kawamatawong in a Facebook post today, June 7. The hospital said Dr Theerasuk worked as a specialist in respiratory disease…
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Thai woman found dead after missing during trekking trip
A missing woman, who went missing during a trekking trip in the forest on the border between Phatthalung and Trang provinces, was found dead near a waterfall today, June 4, bringing a four-day search operation to a tragic end. The 53 year old Thai woman, Wanthanee, also known as Ae, went missing on June 1 after separating from a group…
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Venomous bluebottle jellyfish wash up on Phang Nga beaches
A large number of bluebottle jellyfish have washed up on two beaches in Phang Nga following rough monsoon conditions, prompting officials to warn beachgoers today, June 4, to avoid contact with the venomous marine creatures. The warning covers Bang Sak Beach and Ban Nam Khem Beach in Bang Muang subdistrict, Takua Pa district, where strong waves in the Andaman Sea…
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Spanish nationals linked to Krabi pool villa nominee probe
Krabi officials raided a luxury pool villa in Nong Thale subdistrict, Mueang Krabi district, yesterday, June 2, as part of an investigation into suspected nominee shareholding involving foreign business operators. Krabi Governor Angkoon Silatewakul led the operation after officials obtained a Krabi Provincial Court warrant to search the villa, which sits on more than 1 rai of land. Officials said…
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Thai customs seizes One Piece cards worth 2 million baht
Thai Customs seized 30 boxes of One Piece card game products worth more than 2 million baht at the Sadao border checkpoint in Songkhla on May 31 after officers found the goods near an arrival gate with no owner present. The Customs Department said officers from Sadao Customs House were inspecting and monitoring the checkpoint area for customs offences when…
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