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  • Thailand NewsPhatthalung: Grandmother missing after saving boy from drowning

    Phatthalung: Grandmother missing after saving boy from drowning

    A grandmother saved her four year old grandson as he was about to drown in a canal in Phatthalung province but the heroic act tragically cost her own life. This incident occurred when both fell into a canal after inspecting floodwaters near their home. Police in Phatthalung received a report yesterday, November 26 at 5pm about a person missing in…

  • EventsMaking waves for change: The Andaman 50 Ultra Swim

    Making waves for change: The Andaman 50 Ultra Swim

    Phuket is set to host an extraordinary challenge as the GRIP IT Foundation announces The Andaman 50 Ultra Swim. This ambitious event will see three endurance athletes take on a 50-kilometre open-water swim from Koh Phi Phi to Phuket in early December 2024. Spanning two days, the initiative aims to raise funds for transformative community projects, continuing GRIP IT’s legacy…

  • Thailand NewsIntoxicated noodle vendor drowns in Samut Prakan shellfish pond

    Intoxicated noodle vendor drowns in Samut Prakan shellfish pond

    A noodle vendor tragically lost her life, discovered headfirst in a shellfish pond in Samut Prakan province, a fate believed to be the result of intoxication. Her sister revealed her fondness for alcohol, suspecting she lost her footing and slipped into the pond while heading home. The incident was reported today, November 21, with officers from the Ban Khlong Suan…

  • Thailand NewsFishing for heroes: Trang fisherman saves boys from drowning

    Fishing for heroes: Trang fisherman saves boys from drowning

    A heroic act unfolded recently when Witit Yanglang, a 26 year old fisherman from Trang province, courageously leapt into the sea to save two 11 year old boys from drowning. The boys, who had been playing near a pier, were rescued just in time, earning Witit widespread admiration as a hero. On the day following the incident, officials, including the…

  • Phuket NewsSouth Korean man rescued from drowning near Koh Racha, Phuket

    South Korean man rescued from drowning near Koh Racha, Phuket

    The Phuket Tourist Assistance Centre rescued a South Korean man from drowning off Koh Racha, an island in Phuket, on Monday, October 7. The news was reported by the Phuket Hotnews, yesterday, October 8, detailing the successful rescue by Thai officials. The victim was identified as a 63 year old South Korean man, though his name was not disclosed. The…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya heartbreak: Six year old drowns in pond while playing

    Pattaya heartbreak: Six year old drowns in pond while playing

    A heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded near Pattaya yesterday when a six-year-old boy drowned in a water retention pond while playing with friends. At precisely 3.06pm, yesterday, October 6, Huay Yai police received a harrowing call about a child drowning at the large pond, sparking a swift response from local officials and a volunteer rescue team, who raced to the scene accompanied…

  • Thailand NewsElderly man drowns while crossing broken bridge in Udon Thani

    Elderly man drowns while crossing broken bridge in Udon Thani

    Two elderly men attempting to cross a broken bridge to reach their rice fields faced a tragic incident when they fell into the fast-flowing stream, resulting in one drowning while the other managed to survive. Yesterday, September 26, local news from Udon Thani reported that the head of the Udon Thani Highway Police Rescue Centre, Witaya Phanla, received an urgent…

  • Thailand NewsTwo students drown in boat accident near Phichit temple

    Two students drown in boat accident near Phichit temple

    Two 15 year old male students drowned while playing in a boat near a temple in Phichit province after it capsized unexpectedly. They called for help but it was too late to save them. Deputy Inspector Pichai Nilsingh from Mueang Phichit Police Station was notified of the incident yesterday, September 16. The tragic event occurred in front of Klong Khu…

  • Thailand NewsMissing Belgian woman found dead in waterfall spillway in Mae Hong Son

    Missing Belgian woman found dead in waterfall spillway in Mae Hong Son

    Tourist Police officers discovered the lifeless body of a missing Belgian woman buried under the sand at the bottom of the Mae Yen Waterfall spillway in Pai District, in the northern province of Mae Hong Son, after three days of searching. The 28 year old Belgian woman, Chloe Ferari, disappeared after leaving her accommodation with a bicycle in the early…

  • Phuket NewsTragic end to holiday: Saudi tourist found dead on Phuket beach

    Tragic end to holiday: Saudi tourist found dead on Phuket beach

    A Saudi tourist’s holiday in Phuket ended in tragedy yesterday evening when his body was discovered on Karon Beach. The grim find was made near the Naga Statue around 6.05pm, yesterday, September 1, prompting an immediate response from the emergency services. Karon Police Chief Khundet na Nongkhai and Deputy Chief Wiwat Chamnankit, along with rescue workers from Karon Municipality and…

  • Thailand News16 year old Thai boy drowns on birthday while fleeing gang attack

    16 year old Thai boy drowns on birthday while fleeing gang attack

    A 16 year old Thai boy drowned in an irrigation canal in the northern province of Chiang Mai on his birthday while fleeing a gang attack. The family of the teenage victim, named Weeraluck, filed a missing person’s report at Mae Rim Police Station on Tuesday, August 27. Weeraluck’s friends revealed that he had fallen into the irrigation canal at…

  • Thailand NewsTwo boys drown in Isaan reservoir searching for lost motorcycle key

    Two boys drown in Isaan reservoir searching for lost motorcycle key

    Tragedy struck at a reservoir when two boys drowned while searching for a lost motorcycle key. Despite a four-hour rescue effort, divers were unable to find their bodies. The search was called off yesterday, August 19. Police Lieutenant Methasit Wongpadsa of Khemarat Police Station in Ubon Ratchathani was alerted to the incident involving two missing boys at Huai Na Muang…

  • Phuket NewsTwo tourists drown in Phuket beach tragedies

    Two tourists drown in Phuket beach tragedies

    Two tragic incidents unfolded on Phuket’s beaches yesterday resulting in the drowning deaths of a Hong Kong father at Patong Beach and a Kazakh tourist at Karon Beach. At Patong Beach, yesterday, July 31, Che Ka Fai aka Andy, a 52 year old Chinese national from Hong Kong, was pulled from the water unconscious and unresponsive. Police Lieutenant Colonel Phongpipat…

  • Thailand NewsUdon Thani: Toddler drowns, grandfather kills family dog in grief

    Udon Thani: Toddler drowns, grandfather kills family dog in grief

    A two year old boy drowned in a village pond in Udon Thani province, leading to the emotional and controversial killing of his dog by the child’s grandfather. Thanwa was found lifeless in a pond behind a noodle shop in Non Saeng Chan village. He lived with his grandparents while his parents worked in another province. According to the grandfather,…

  • Thailand NewsIndian tourist drowns at Surin Beach despite red flag warning

    Indian tourist drowns at Surin Beach despite red flag warning

    A 27 year old Indian tourist drowned at Surin Beach after getting entangled in a rip current during an early morning swim with friends yesterday, July 24. A red flag, indicating dangerous water conditions, was posted on Surin Beach. Despite this warning, the Indian tourist, Kapoor Manav and his friends ventured into the sea. Thalang Police Station received notification at…

  • Thailand NewsYoung girl drowns in Khon Kaen weir tragedy

    Young girl drowns in Khon Kaen weir tragedy

    A young girl drowned in Khon Kaen as she played on a weir with a group of others. Three were rescued after a four-hour search. Police from the Water Operation Unit of the VR Friendship Rescue Association in Phon Mueang mobilised to search for the 12 year old girl, Panadda Nganman, also known as Nong Mai yesterday, July 19. She…

  • Thailand NewsBody of missing Belgian man found after ignoring red flag in Phuket

    Body of missing Belgian man found after ignoring red flag in Phuket

    A Belgian man drowned after ignoring a red flag warning on Freedom Beach in Phuket. Thai netizens’ opinions were divided. Some expressed condolences to his family, while others condemned him for being reckless and causing trouble to rescuers. According to a Phuket Times report on June 22, two accidents were reported on Kata and Freedom beaches. In the first incident,…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket lifeguards raise red flags as surf conditions turn deadly

    Phuket lifeguards raise red flags as surf conditions turn deadly

    Lifeguards today have raised red no swimming flags along Patong Beach, urging all residents and tourists to avoid entering the water. This follows a notice issued yesterday by Phuket Vice Governor Sattha Thongkham, acting on behalf of the governor of Phuket. The red flags indicate areas deemed too dangerous for swimming due to heavy surf conditions. Despite these warnings, some…

  • Thailand NewsTourists’ Phuket beach fun turns into life-or-death drama

    Tourists’ Phuket beach fun turns into life-or-death drama

    Eight foreign tourists narrowly escaped drowning in Phuket’s treacherous seas yesterday after ignoring warning signs on the beaches. In the first harrowing incident, two Indian couples defied the red flag flying on Karon Beach and ventured into the turbulent waters. Witnesses reported the tourists quickly found themselves overwhelmed by the powerful waves and wind, unable to swim back to shore.…

  • Thailand NewsFamily suspects foul play in drowning of three year old daughter

    Family suspects foul play in drowning of three year old daughter

    A family is mourning the loss of their three year old daughter who drowned in a pond near a childcare centre in Sisaket Province. The family suspects foul play and believes the drowning to be a staged murder. Initial autopsy findings at Sisaket Hospital revealed that the child, Alice, died from asphyxiation while drowning, with water being aspirated into her lungs,…

  • Thailand NewsRussian drowns after ignoring warning at Surin Beach in Phuket

    Russian drowns after ignoring warning at Surin Beach in Phuket

    A Russian man drowned yesterday after swimming in the sea at Surin Beach in Phuket despite a red flag warning about strong waves. Thai lifeguards at Surin Beach called officers from Cherngtalay Police Station yesterday, June 16, after a foreign tourist was pulled unconscious from the water. He was later identified as 64 year old Russian man Aleksei Apostolov. Police…

  • Thailand NewsTragedy in Mekong River as older brother drowns saving sibling

    Tragedy in Mekong River as older brother drowns saving sibling

    Two siblings had a tragic encounter while playing in the Mekong River, leading to a heartbreaking outcome as the older brother tragically lost his life while trying to save his drowning younger brother. His body was later discovered floating on Thailand’s Nong Khai side of the river, prompting authorities to coordinate with family in Laos to identify the victim. At…

  • Thailand NewsChinese woman found dead at poolside in Pattaya

    Chinese woman found dead at poolside in Pattaya

    A 68 year old Chinese woman tragically drowned in the swimming pool of her residence near Pattaya on Tuesday, May 14. The unsettling discovery has left the local community reeling as authorities scramble to uncover the details. Police Lieutenant Siriyaporn Kongphetsak, Deputy Investigator of the Nongprue Police Station, received the distressing call and swiftly dispatched a team of rescue workers…

  • Thailand NewsSunken boat survivor recounts her harrowing experience

    Sunken boat survivor recounts her harrowing experience

    A chilling tale of a capsised tourist boat survivor off the coast of Trang speaks out against the delayed rescue efforts that led to the death of her mother in law, and her child contracting a severe lung infection. The incident unfolded near Pak Meng Bridge in the Mai Fat district on May 4 and resulted in 14 individuals fighting…

  • Thailand NewsThai woman found dead at Phuket’s Kalim seaside

    Thai woman found dead at Phuket’s Kalim seaside

    A tragic event unfolded in Phuket yesterday afternoon as a 23 year old Thai woman from the Isaan region lost her life by drowning. The unfortunate incident took place on the seaside rocks in Kalim, a northernmost part of Patong. The Kusoldharm Rescue Foundation of Patong branch received a call at around 5.40pm. The foundation’s rescue workers promptly responded, rushing…

  • Thailand NewsForeign man drowns while retrieving water gun in canal in Bangkok

    Foreign man drowns while retrieving water gun in canal in Bangkok

    A foreign man drowned while reportedly retrieving his water gun in the Saen Saep Canal in Bangkok during the Songkran Festival on April 14. His nationality wasn’t specified. Phayathai Police Station officers were notified about the drowning near Pratunam Pier in the Saen Saep Canal on the evening of April 14. Then, police officers rushed to the scene with volunteer…

  • Thailand NewsArmy private drowns in reservoir during Songkran festivities

    Army private drowns in reservoir during Songkran festivities

    Tragedy struck a family during the joyous period of Songkran, as a 22 year old army private who was returning home for the festivities drowned in a reservoir in Nakhon Ratchasima. The incident occurred yesterday at approximately 3.50pm, when Anuchit, visiting his girlfriend’s family, decided to cool off from the heat by swimming across the Huay Yang reservoir in Pak…

  • Thailand NewsPattaya heroics: Thai man saves drowning Aussie

    Pattaya heroics: Thai man saves drowning Aussie

    A Thai man performed heroics to save an Australian man from drowning in the Pattaya sea but, in the aftermath, the foreigner remains in a critical condition. Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation rescuers were notified about the drowning incident near Soi Jomtien 11 in Pattaya at about 3.15am today, April 1. Upon arrival, rescuers found a group of Thais and foreigners…

  • Thailand NewsTourist’s near-death ordeal at Pattaya Beach, rescued from waters

    Tourist’s near-death ordeal at Pattaya Beach, rescued from waters

    Pattaya Rescue Radio Centre received a report of a foreign tourist drowning at Pattaya Beach, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri yesterday afternoon at 4.20pm. Emergency services rushed to the scene with urgency, locating an unconscious tourist, aged between 50 and 60, who had been brought ashore. Pattaya Beach lifeguards and rescue teams swiftly administered vital first aid before transporting the stricken…

  • Thailand NewsThai teen drowns in pond in search for clams with drunk dad

    Thai teen drowns in pond in search for clams with drunk dad

    A Thai teenager lost his life while embarking on a clam-hunting expedition with his intoxicated father on Wednesday, February 21, in Soi Mab Song, Nong Prue subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province. Responding swiftly to the distress call, Nong Prue police and rescue teams descended upon the scene, greeted by a sombre assembly of locals clustered around the pond.…