Chumphon

  • Thailand NewsChumphon motorcycle crash claims mother and two children

    Chumphon motorcycle crash claims mother and two children

    A devastating road accident claimed the lives of a mother and her two children in the southern province of Chumphon. The incident occurred when a speeding car collided with their motorcycle on a railway overpass, resulting in catastrophic injuries for all three. Volunteers from the Chumphon Rescue Foundation responded promptly to reports of the accident. Upon arrival, they found three…

  • Thailand NewsThailand to repatriate 900 seized lemurs and turtles to Madagascar

    Thailand to repatriate 900 seized lemurs and turtles to Madagascar

    Thailand is set to return over 900 lemurs and rare turtles to Madagascar, following a significant seizure from the illegal wildlife trade, as stated by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP). The DNP announced that 963 animals, including ring-tailed lemurs, brown lemurs, spider tortoises, and radiated tortoises, are currently under the care of officials. These animals…

  • Crime NewsMan arrested for repeatedly raping 13 year old girl in Chumphon

    Man arrested for repeatedly raping 13 year old girl in Chumphon

    A 38 year old man has been arrested for allegedly breaking into the bedroom of a 13 year old girl and raping her multiple times, threatening her to keep quiet each time. The victim eventually informed her guardians, leading to the man’s arrest. Police apprehended Wichan (surname withheld) at his residence in Thung Kawad, Lamae district, Chumphon Province. The arrest…

  • Thailand NewsHuman trafficking in Chumphon leads to three Burmese deaths

    Human trafficking in Chumphon leads to three Burmese deaths

    Police in Lang Suan district, Chumphon province, responded to a distress call from monks at Wat Sek Tharam at 11.30am on October 17, leading them to a tragic scene involving Burmese migrants. Found in a forest approximately 2 kilometres from Phetkasem Road, 12 Burmese migrants were discovered in dire conditions, covered in dirt and visibly weakened. Two men, aged between…

  • Thailand NewsChumphon residents force asphalt factory closure over decade-long pollution

    Chumphon residents force asphalt factory closure over decade-long pollution

    Residents of Chumphon have taken decisive action to close an asphalt factory due to persistent odours and dust that have plagued their community for over a decade. Despite previous complaints and promises of resolution, the problems have persisted, prompting renewed protests. Yesterday, October 9, approximately 50 residents from several villages in Saphli Subdistrict, Pathio district, Chumphon province, gathered in front…

  • Thailand NewsSouth Thailand: Pickup truck flips in the air, crashes into shop (video)

    South Thailand: Pickup truck flips in the air, crashes into shop (video)

    A pickup truck in the southern province of Chumphon lost control and flipped over, causing significant damage to a shop and its roof, though the driver sustained only minor injuries. CCTV footage captured the shocking incident, which was shared on TikTok by user @tarn.dararat, highlighting the unpredictability of accidents. Tarn, the TikTok user who originally posted the clip, spoke to…

  • Thailand NewsTeacher with air gun causes chaos at Chumphon college

    Teacher with air gun causes chaos at Chumphon college

    A dramatic incident unfolded today at a vocational college in Chumphon, where a teacher brandishing a gun threatened students and faculty members. Police were called to de-escalate the situation, which took over an hour before the teacher calmed down. The emergency call was received at 8.30am, today, September 23, reporting a disturbance at the college located on the Chumphon-Pathio Road…

  • Thailand NewsThree arrested for drug use near monastery in Chumphon

    Three arrested for drug use near monastery in Chumphon

    Police in Chumphon province apprehended three individuals for drug use after concerned residents reported their suspicious activities. The trio, living with young children, admitted to drug use and expressed their intention to undergo rehabilitation. The incident took place near a monastery in the Song Phi Nong subdistrict, Tha Sae district. Local police, led by Wisit Samannmuang and supported by a…

  • Thailand NewsSouthern Thailand call centre scam gang jailed for 20 years

    Southern Thailand call centre scam gang jailed for 20 years

    A notorious call centre scam operation has been dismantled by Thai police, leading to severe prison sentences for those involved. The criminal court handed a 20-year prison sentence to 14 members of the gang for deceiving a former doctor in Chumphon province, causing financial losses of 101 million baht. Additionally, those who provided mule accounts to the gang received nine-year…

  • Crime NewsPostal worker killed in machete attack at chumphon post office

    Postal worker killed in machete attack at chumphon post office

    An ex-postal worker attacked his former manager with a machete, leading to a struggle where the attacker was fatally injured. The incident, which occurred inside a post office in Pathio District, Chumphon Province, left many questions unanswered. The tragic event took place on the afternoon of August 8. The former employee, who had been dismissed from his job, entered the…

  • Thailand NewsTourist injured in Chumphon resort balcony collapse

    Tourist injured in Chumphon resort balcony collapse

    A man sustained serious injuries after the balcony he was on collapsed at a resort in Chumphon, leading to concerns about unlicensed accommodation and unresponsive local police. Only the local tourist police offered effective help. On July 27, Yanisa, a 46 year old woman from Phetchaburi, and her husband, 44 year old Piyapol, along with friends, were staying at a…

  • Thailand NewsChumphon man found dead in apparent suicide

    Chumphon man found dead in apparent suicide

    A tragic incident in Chumphon province has left a community in mourning after a 37 year old man was found dead in his home. His body was discovered by police after they received a report of his death. He had tragically taken his own life. Police, medical staff, and rescue volunteers arrived at the scene, a single-storey concrete house located…

  • Thailand NewsThai police arrest man for stealing motorcycles to fund drug use

    Thai police arrest man for stealing motorcycles to fund drug use

    Police officers from Division 5 of the Crime Suppression Division raided a house and arrested a 25 year old Thai man for stealing motorcycles over three consecutive nights. The stolen motorcycles were sold to buy methamphetamine and for leisure activities. On July 5, police officers led by Phattawut Onchuay, Hatthaphon Thongkham, and Kitiphum Sriphaeo executed a warrant issued by the…

  • Thailand NewsSouthern Thailand: Family shocked to find body preserved in ice

    Southern Thailand: Family shocked to find body preserved in ice

    Rescue workers were startled to discover a corpse preserved in ice, akin to salted mackerel after being called to inject formalin due to the smell and bloating. The body had been kept in ice for four days. Yesterday, the Facebook page of Oat Chantra, a rescue worker from the Phutthabucha Lansuan Rescue Unit, shared images of the event. The post…

  • Thailand NewsTwo dead and many injured in Chumphon tour bus crash

    Two dead and many injured in Chumphon tour bus crash

    A tour bus and a truck carrying rubber wood logs collided yesterday, resulting in two fatalities and multiple injuries. The collision took place in Chumphon province, causing significant disruption and distress. Police Lieutenant Colonel Somboon Phumkajorn of Tha Sae Police Station reported the incident happened at 10.30pm. The tour bus, operated by Sombat Tour travelling from Bangkok to Ranong, collided…

  • Thailand NewsThailand’s Pacific-to-Indian Ocean Land Bridge project

    Thailand’s Pacific-to-Indian Ocean Land Bridge project

    Thailand’s anticipated land bridge project, aiming to connect the Pacific and Indian Oceans, is set to become reality, with bidding anticipated by late next year, the Transport Ministry confirmed. The colossal 1-trillion-baht project will construct deep-sea ports in Chumphon on the Gulf of Thailand and Ranong on the Andaman coast, linked by a state-of-the-art transport route. This ambitious infrastructure aims…

  • Thailand NewsDurian scam: Street vendor gets seven years for scale trickery

    Durian scam: Street vendor gets seven years for scale trickery

    A woman in Chumphon province has been caught red-handed and faces severe consequences after duping customers with a rigged scale at her roadside durian stall. The scandal unravelled when a suspicious customer, who purchased two durians weighing 16 kilogrammes for 1,640 baht, discovered a significant discrepancy upon shipping the fruits to their mother. The actual weight turned out to be…

  • Thailand NewsThai man armed with ammunition terrorises Chumphon

    Thai man armed with ammunition terrorises Chumphon

    A 56 year old Thai man has been terrorising his community in Chumphon, threatening to kill residents and local officials. This wave of fear escalated after the authorities attempted to arrest Somchai at his home in Chumphon province yesterday, only to find he had already escaped, leaving behind a cache of ammunition. Somchai, a resident of Visai Tai subdistrict in…

  • Thailand NewsFacebook group blooms sharing poison plant pointers

    Facebook group blooms sharing poison plant pointers

    A Facebook group dedicated to identifying poisonous plants and trees has become an online sensation, amassing more than 250,000 members. The group’s popularity surged when a young man posted a picture of a leaf with the caption, “What is this plant? Touched it and it’s very itchy.” The image captured a beautiful green leaf with sharp hairs on both sides,…

  • Thailand NewsChild abuse case surfaces involving stepmother and malnourished 5-year-old

    Child abuse case surfaces involving stepmother and malnourished 5-year-old

    A five year old child was allegedly subjected to abuse by their stepmother, who reportedly left bruises and signs of malnutrition on the child’s body. The 31 year old biological mother, Jiraporn, has filed a police report against the 34 year old stepmother, identified as Fon. The 32 year old child’s father, Warut, previously won a lottery prize of 12…

  • Thailand NewsSuspects arrested for murder of Chumphon orchard owner

    Suspects arrested for murder of Chumphon orchard owner

    The Thai Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) apprehended two suspects in Bang Lamung, Chon Buri, following the murder of a durian orchard owner in Chumphon last December. The durian orchard owner was identified as 54 year old Thawat (no surname given). The perpetrators were identified as 62 year old Pramote (surname withheld) and 59 year old Niyom. A police investigation found that…

  • Thailand NewsDevastating road accident in Chumphon leaves one dead, six injured

    Devastating road accident in Chumphon leaves one dead, six injured

    A pickup truck, carrying six workers, swerved drastically to avoid an oncoming motorbike, resulting in the vehicle flipping and leaving one dead and six injured. The incident occurred around 5pm yesterday, in Chumphon province. Manoch Plodkankan, an investigative officer from the Lang Suan Police Station, was among the first to arrive at the scene. The accident happened off the Asian…

  • Road deathsTrain crash: Young man killed in late night accident

    Train crash: Young man killed in late night accident

    A BMW car was struck by a train in Chumphon province, Thailand, resulting in the vehicle being dragged approximately 500 metres from the accident scene. The train crash occurred at around 11.30pm yesterday. The vehicle, which was found wedged against a railway bridge, was severely damaged, and a male casualty was discovered inside. The rescue team faced a complicated situation…

  • Thailand NewsChumphon highway crash claims three lives, investigation ongoing

    Chumphon highway crash claims three lives, investigation ongoing

    A disturbing road accident involving several vehicles occurred on Asia Highway 41, Chumphon province, Thailand, leading to serious injuries and multiple fatalities. The incident was reported at 11pm yesterday, near kilometre markers 26-27 in Korn Sub-district, Sawi District. The crash site was a chaotic scene, with a blue Toyota Revo pickup truck, licence plate 9307 Phetchaburi, transporting vegetables capsized and…

  • South Thailand NewsViral harvest: Durian’s captivating dance on TikTok leaves viewers in awe

    Viral harvest: Durian’s captivating dance on TikTok leaves viewers in awe

    A captivating TikTok video boasting over 13.9 million views within a mere day showcases impressive skill and accuracy in the harrowing task of durian harvesting. The durian trees, found in a farm in Chumphon province, tower as high as 5 to 9 metres, setting an imposing stage for the intriguing footage. Captured from the vantage point of a brave individual…

  • Crime NewsSon’s mental trek leads to a chilling discovery: Father’s demise in the dead of night

    Son’s mental trek leads to a chilling discovery: Father’s demise in the dead of night

    A mentally ill son trekked over 7 kilometres on foot to a police station to inform them that he woke in the middle of the night to find his father dead. Police are now investigating the suspicious death, which occurred yesterday in Chumphon province’s Thung Tako district, in southern Thailand. The investigating officer, Police Lieutenant Colonel Paisan Srisawat, was alerted…

  • Thailand NewsPolice in southern Thailand accused of extorting 230,000 baht

    Police in southern Thailand accused of extorting 230,000 baht

    A Thai man accused officers from La Mae Police Station in the southern province of Chumphon of extorting 230,000 baht from him. He said he was falsely charged during a random road checkpoint inspection. Suwit Khamjean met with his lawyer yesterday to address the issue and took the opportunity to share his story with the media. Urging news outlets to…

  • Crime NewsBody of loan shark found in Thailand river, 7 baht of gold jewellery missing

    Body of loan shark found in Thailand river, 7 baht of gold jewellery missing

    The body of a Thai woman missing for three days was recovered from a river in Chumphon province in southern Thailand yesterday. The gold jewellery she usually wears, worth 220,000 baht, was missing. The deceased – 32 year old Chadathip – ran a loan business and never returned from an appointment she made to chase money from a debtor on…

  • Thailand NewsBody of missing 8 year old washes up on Thailand beach

    Body of missing 8 year old washes up on Thailand beach

    The body of an eight year old Thai boy who was swept out to sea on Sunday washed up on the beach in Chumphon province in southern Thailand yesterday. On Sunday afternoon, an American man working as a language teacher at a Christian school in Map Ammarit subdistrict, Pathiu district, took his wife, son and four of his students to…

  • Crime NewsCops catch more suspects in South Thailand with hundreds of thousands of meth pills

    Cops catch more suspects in South Thailand with hundreds of thousands of meth pills

    Cops once again caught suspects in South Thailand with hundreds of thousands of meth pills. Officers from the Narcotics Suppression Bureau told local media today that on February 9, they arrested four suspects with 400,000 meth pills in Chumphon province. The bureau said it was alerted by a concerned citizen that a large amount of meth pills was being transferred…