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  • Thailand NewsKrabi ferry operators found drug positive suspended

    Krabi ferry operators found drug positive suspended

    Police in Krabi conducted a random drug test on ferry operators and crew members at Koh Lanta, resulting in several individuals testing positive for drugs. The operators, found with purple urine, have been suspended and will undergo rehabilitation. The joint operation involved local administrative officers from Koh Lanta district and regional marine department officials. They carried out these surprise urine…

  • Thailand NewsThai ferry fire: Authorities blaze into action saving all aboard (video)

    Thai ferry fire: Authorities blaze into action saving all aboard (video)

    The Thai authorities successfully rescued 97 passengers and 11 crew members after a fire broke out on an overnight ferry travelling from the mainland in the southern province of Surat Thani to Koh Tao. ThaiRath reported that the fire started in the engine room of the Koh Charoen 2 ferry at around 6.30 am today, April 4, when the boat…

  • AutomotiveThe kickstart guide to car ferry adventures

    The kickstart guide to car ferry adventures

    Embarking on a journey to Thailand’s enchanting islands? There’s a unique experience waiting for you – travelling by car ferry. This method not only adds a layer of adventure to your trip but also offers the convenience of exploring islands like Ko Yao Yai at your own pace. Imagine the freedom of driving off the ferry and directly into island…

  • Thailand NewsWave of relief: RTN rides to the rescue, ferrying stranded passengers to safety near Koh Chang

    Wave of relief: RTN rides to the rescue, ferrying stranded passengers to safety near Koh Chang

    The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) successfully rescued a ferry and its 30 passengers after it became stranded for over six hours near Koh Chang, an island situated in the eastern province of Trat. According to ThaiRath, the boat in question belongs to the Trat Ferry company. The incident occurred during the company’s first trip of the day, at 7.15am yesterday,…

  • Transport NewsSeahorse Ferry relaunches Pattaya to Samui route

    Seahorse Ferry relaunches Pattaya to Samui route

    After a four-month hiatus, the Seahorse Ferry Company is finally ready to set sail again, resuming its weekly service between Sattahip and Koh Samui from Thursday, February 16. After a temporary pause for essential repairs and maintenance shortly after launching, the ferry is now back in business and ready to welcome passengers on board once again. If you’re planning a…

  • Things To DoHow to get around in Koh Samui

    How to get around in Koh Samui

    Getting around on the island of Koh Samui can be a bit different to other areas in Thailand. As the stunning island is full of idyllic beaches and nature, one of the most popular ways of touring the island is by motorbike. But, as Thailand’s roads are considered quite dangerous, it is perfectly fine to not want to get the…

  • World NewsSchool ferry sinks on Cambodian Mekong, 14 children dead

    School ferry sinks on Cambodian Mekong, 14 children dead

    An overloaded ferry capsized on the Mekong River in Cambodia, killing at least 14 children. The incident took place southeast of the capital city of Phnom Penh on a ferry that was transporting children home from school. The victims were between the ages of 11 and 14 years old. The wide and long Mekong snakes through Cambodia – as well…

  • Pattaya NewsNew ferry cruise between Pattaya and Samui completes test run

    New ferry cruise between Pattaya and Samui completes test run

    Last night, Samui Cruise hosted a launch party in Koh Samui after its test run for a new cruise ferry route between Koh Samui and Pattaya. The service is expected to launch later in the month though exact departure dates have not been set. The boat journey takes about 12 hours in each direction and is planned to depart at…

  • Transport NewsNew ferry route Chon Buri-Songkhla, new speedboat Chumphon-Samui

    New ferry route Chon Buri-Songkhla, new speedboat Chumphon-Samui

    Several new ferry services are launching to connect Thailand, with a long-haul route from Chon Buri to Songkhla and a new boat service launching from Chumphon to the islands of Ko Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao. The new routes will be run by Seahorse Ferries Company for the cross country route, and Marine Passion through the islands. CHON BURI…

  • Thailand video newsThailand News Today | New Covid record, Ferry shelved, Queen Mum’s Birthday | August 12

    Thailand News Today | New Covid record, Ferry shelved, Queen Mum’s Birthday | August 12

    Queen Sirikit, Thailand’s Queen Mother, is 89 years old today. Phuket police have charged 27 year old Teerawat Thothip, the man accused of killing a Swiss tourist, with attempted rape. Today the Thai public health department has announced 22,782 new infections, 375 of those from Thai prisons, along with 147 new Covid-related deaths in the past 24 hours. 2 new…

  • Transport NewsFerry between Pattaya and Hua Hin permanently cancelled

    Ferry between Pattaya and Hua Hin permanently cancelled

    With travel restrictions for dark red zones limiting flights and bus services, ferries are not immune from the economic damages of Covid-19 either. The ferry service running between Hua Hin and Pattaya hasn’t been operating since last year due to Covid-19, but it now appears it will not ever restart. Royal Passenger Liner Co was operating as the sole operator…

  • Covid-19 NewsKoh Kood closed from today until May 1 after 2 hotel employees contract Covid

    Koh Kood closed from today until May 1 after 2 hotel employees contract Covid

    Koh Kood, an island in Thailand’s southeastern Trat Province, is closing as of today after 2 hotel workers were found to be infected with Covid-19. The island will close until May 1 as a safety precaution. A hotel bartender was the first to register a positive test for the virus, and, after tests on other employees, another infection was found.…

  • Transport NewsTaxis and tuk tuks ask Thai government for help

    Taxis and tuk tuks ask Thai government for help

    Unions of Thai Taxi workers and Thai automobile drivers have handed over an official request to a government labour committee to file a request to the government seeking financial support. Thai Taxi workers passed over their requests to Suthep Yoo-on, the chairman of the Labour Committee officially seeking industry support. Just about all sectors of the country’s transport infrastructure have…

  • Tourism NewsThai traffic jam as tourists wait for the Koh Chang ferry

    Thai traffic jam as tourists wait for the Koh Chang ferry

    There’s been a traffic jam in, of all places, Trat, as impatient domestic tourists waited for the ferry to head to Koh Chang from the mainland. The island was invaded by Thais getting out of town for the long LONG weekend and, despite the forward bookings, the traffic police and ferry operator weren’t ready for the onslaught. The long weekend…

  • Koh Samui NewsSamui ferry company facing legal action over environmental impact of capsize

    Samui ferry company facing legal action over environmental impact of capsize

    Thailand’s Ministry of National Resources and the Environment is threatening to sue the Raja Ferry company as a result of environmental contamination from the capsizing of a ferry off Koh Samui. The cargo ferry sank in rough weather last Saturday night, while attempting to transport rubbish from Samui to the Surat Thani mainland, resulting in dead and missing crew. The…

  • Koh Samui NewsRemains of another ferry disaster victim found, in the sunken vessel

    Remains of another ferry disaster victim found, in the sunken vessel

    The body of another victim of Saturday’s Surat Thani ferry disaster have been located, trapped inside the sunken vessel. Divers in Surat Thani found the remains of the missing female crew member in the sunken Racha 4 ferry, but were unable to recover the body. The deputy commander of the Second Fleet said today that the divers found the victim…

  • Koh Samui News1 more body found, 3 remain missing. Koh Samui ferry disaster.

    1 more body found, 3 remain missing. Koh Samui ferry disaster.

    3 people remain missing following Saturday night’s ferry disaster off Koh Samui where the car ferry, Raja 4, capsized and sank. Another body of one of the crew was recovered at 1pm this afternoon. Strong currents and poor weather has been hampering the rescue and recovery operations with operations leaders worried that any more people would have been swept a long way…

  • Bangkok NewsInvestigations begin into the sinking of Chao Phraya dinner cruise boat

    Investigations begin into the sinking of Chao Phraya dinner cruise boat

    75 passengers, crew and staff were rescued last evening after a triple-deck timber dinner cruise vessel capsized in Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River. Both Thais and foreigners were aboard the boat. An investigation has begun into the incident. The vessel, called High Season, operating as a ferry and restaurant, listed to the right, capsized and then sank in the Chao Phraya…

  • Koh Samui NewsUPDATE: Koh Samui ferry capsize. 3 people still missing.

    UPDATE: Koh Samui ferry capsize. 3 people still missing.

    3 people are still missing in the aftermath of the capsizing of a Koh Samui car ferry, the Raja 4. The incident happened last night, about 2 nautical miles short of Don Sak pier in Surat Thani, on its way back from Koh Samui. It was transporting garbage from the island and had trucks, crew, drivers and a company salesperson…

  • Koh Samui NewsUPDATE: Koh Samui ferry capsize. 2 more found alive.

    UPDATE: Koh Samui ferry capsize. 2 more found alive.

    The body of the skipper of a capsized ferry has been recovered, whilst 2 others have been found. This leaves 3 people still missing. Surat Thani governor Wichawut Jinto announced the latest info following the capsize of the Koh Samui car last night. The Raja 4 ferry was loaded with rubbish from the island, 3 10-wheel lorries and a pickup,…

  • Tourism NewsKoh Chang has a bumper tourist (long) weekend – VIDEO

    Koh Chang has a bumper tourist (long) weekend – VIDEO

    Tourists have been flocking to Koh Chang off the Trat coast, in the east of Thailand. The TAT says that they estimate some 30,000 people wold have visited the popular Thai island over the long weekend (which runs into tomorrow, the King’s birthday). Kamphon Jaroenkhajornkun, president of the Trat Tourism Business Association says this weekend’s numbers are a record for…

  • World NewsBangladeshi ferry incident leaves 23 dead, dozens missing

    Bangladeshi ferry incident leaves 23 dead, dozens missing

    A ferry accident in Dhaka, Bangladesh has reportedly left over 20 people dead today with dozens more still missing. According to rescue officials, The Morning Bird ferry capsized in waters off the Bangladeshi capital after being hit by another vessel, killing 23 people so far. Rescue divers are still searching for the rest of the missing passengers after the boat…

  • Phuket NewsUnsecured pickup falls off of ferry bound for Phuket

    Unsecured pickup falls off of ferry bound for Phuket

    In another case of a truck ending up in the ocean, a pickup truck is getting an unscheduled washing after it rolled off a ferry leaving Phang Nga Island bound for Phuket on Wednesday afternoon. The truck, which was unsecured, quickly sank and remains on the seabed. The owner of the inter-island ferry has agreed to compensate the owner of…

  • Tourism NewsThailand’s Koh Chang by numbers, another island on the rise

    Thailand’s Koh Chang by numbers, another island on the rise

    by Bill Barnett of c9hotelworks.com Despite being one of the country’s biggest islands in the Gulf of Thailand, Koh Chang has remained somewhat off the mass tourism development footprint. C9 Hotelworks has taken a look into what makes the island tick in their newly released Koh Chang Tourism Market Review. Koh Chang is off the coast of Trat in far…

  • Hua Hin NewsTAT criticises operators of suspended Pattaya-Hua Hin ferry

    TAT criticises operators of suspended Pattaya-Hua Hin ferry

    The Tourism Authority of Thailand is criticising the operator of the Pattaya-Hua Hin ferry service over the suspension of boat trips on the grounds that it is low season and too few passengers. The Prachuap Khiri Khan Harbour Office announced this morning that the Royal Passenger Line would suspend the service from September 20 to October 31 and would resume…