Nakhon Si Thammarat

  • Thailand NewsRubber plantation worker shot dead in Nakhon Si Thammarat

    Rubber plantation worker shot dead in Nakhon Si Thammarat

    A 52 year old rubber plantation worker was fatally shot while riding his motorcycle to work in Nakhon Si Thammarat province yesterday, March 14. Police are actively investigating the case to determine the motive and apprehend the gunman. Police Lieutenant Hassan Wongmathong, Deputy Inspector at Chulabhorn Police Station, received a report of the shooting incident near a rubber plantation entrance…

  • Thailand NewsMan arrested in Nakhon Si Thammarat for machete threats

    Man arrested in Nakhon Si Thammarat for machete threats

    A notorious machete-wielding troublemaker was arrested while sleeping at his home in Nakhon Si Thammarat province after repeatedly threatening locals and rescue workers while under the influence of drugs. The arrest took place yesterday, March 6, when Police Colonel Sonthaya Panpaen of the Nopphitam Police Station, alongside officers from the Human Trafficking Suppression Division, tracked down 34 year old Sarawut…

  • Thailand NewsStudent falls out of moving van in Nakhon Si Thammarat

    Student falls out of moving van in Nakhon Si Thammarat

    A terrifying moment was caught on camera when a school child fell out of a moving van in the middle of a busy intersection in Nakhon Si Thammarat province. The shocking incident occurred today, February 25, as the back door of the school van suddenly swung open, sending the boy tumbling onto the road. Miraculously, the car behind managed to…

  • Thailand NewsFoul play: Thai rubber plantation cockfight ruffled by police raid

    Foul play: Thai rubber plantation cockfight ruffled by police raid

    Royal Thai Police (RTP) yesterday swooped on an illicit cockfighting ring hidden in the heart of a rubber plantation in Nakhon Si Thammarat. The brazen operation unfolded yesterday, February 20 at 4.30pm, catching both gamblers and organisers off guard. The ringmaster had audaciously chosen to stage these brutal battles only on Buddhist holy days but his cunning plan unravelled spectacularly.…

  • Thailand NewsElderly woman found dead in Nakhon Si Thammarat canal

    Elderly woman found dead in Nakhon Si Thammarat canal

    A 66 year old woman was found dead in a rubber plantation canal in Mueang district, Nakhon Si Thammarat province, after being missing from home for several hours. Initial autopsy results indicated she had been dead for at least six hours before her body was discovered yesterday, February 18. Police Colonel Kittichai Kairnara, along with investigators, a doctor from Maharaj Nakhon…

  • Thailand NewsEx-con severely injured in Nakhon Si Thammarat shooting

    Ex-con severely injured in Nakhon Si Thammarat shooting

    A shooting incident in Nakhon Si Thammarat resulted in serious injuries for a man recently released from prison. Police are focusing on a drug-related conflict as they identify the suspect involved. The incident occurred yesterday, February 14 on Yutthasat Road, Soi 16, in Pak Phraek subdistrict, Thung Song district. Police Colonel Teerawut Thepluean from Thung Song Police Station, and other…

  • TravelThailand’s southern coast fuels tourism & investment as next step destinations

    Thailand’s southern coast fuels tourism & investment as next step destinations

    Thailand’s southern coast triangle, an emerging confluence of international airports in Koh Samui, Surat Thani, and now Nakhon Si Thammarat, is fast becoming a key driver of tourism and investment along the Gulf of Thailand. A recent 1.46 billion baht investment into Nakhon Si Thammarat International Airport is accelerating this transformation, according to a new report from C9 Hotelworks on…

  • Thailand NewsSouth Thailand: Schoolgirl attacks senior with knife at tourist spot

    South Thailand: Schoolgirl attacks senior with knife at tourist spot

    A shocking incident unfolded recently at a popular tourist spot in Nakhon Si Thammarat province when a third-year secondary school girl attacked a fifth-year student with a folding knife. The incident took place at Ban Wang Yao, Thon Hong subdistrict, Phrom Khiri district, on Christmas Eve, leaving the older student injured and raising concerns about youth violence. The head of…

  • Thailand NewsAustralian tourist escapes drowning amid South Thailand flooding

    Australian tourist escapes drowning amid South Thailand flooding

    An Australian tourist had a narrow escape from drowning in South Thailand after his car plunged into a flooded ditch amidst severe flooding in Nakhon Si Thammarat. The deluge has affected 21 districts, severing numerous roads and resulting in the tragic loss of four lives. As heavy rainfall continues to worsen the situation, rescue teams are tirelessly working to assist…

  • Thailand NewsRelentless flooding in Nakhon Si Thammarat plunges city

    Relentless flooding in Nakhon Si Thammarat plunges city

    Severe flooding has devastated Nakhon Si Thammarat as relentless rain continues to batter the province, submerging key city areas and causing another fatality, bringing the death toll to four. Residents have been urged to stay alert as the situation worsens. Heavy rain has persistently hit Nakhon Si Thammarat for several days. Although there was a brief reprieve yesterday morning, December…

  • South Thailand NewsDeadly floods hit Surat Thani and Nakhon Si Thammarat

    Deadly floods hit Surat Thani and Nakhon Si Thammarat

    Surat Thani and Nakhon Si Thammarat have been hit hard by renewed flooding, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. Persistent heavy rain since December 12 has caused significant overflow from canals and other water sources, inundating agricultural areas, roads, and homes across these southern provinces. In Surat Thani, the districts of Mueang, Kanchanadit, and Don Sak experienced severe flooding…

  • Thailand NewsConvenience store employee arrested for robbing own workplace

    Convenience store employee arrested for robbing own workplace

    A young convenience store employee was arrested after robbing his workplace on his day off. He used a knife to threaten his colleagues, who recognised him and promptly alerted the police. At 8am yesterday, December 1, the police, led by Peerapong Yotsurang, Deputy Investigation Inspector of Chalerm Phra Kiat Police Station in Nakhon Si Thammarat, apprehended the suspect involved in…

  • Thailand NewsInfant child drowns in canal after left unattended by mother

    Infant child drowns in canal after left unattended by mother

    A tragic accident occurred when a young child went missing after being left alone by his mother who stepped out briefly to go shopping. The child, aged just one year and eight months, was later found drowned in a nearby canal, 2 kilometres from home. Local officials received a report about a missing child in the village of Mueang Ngam,…

  • Thailand NewsMan shoots wife in heated argument in Nakhon Si Thammarat

    Man shoots wife in heated argument in Nakhon Si Thammarat

    A man was apprehended after shooting his wife, leaving her in critical condition, following a heated argument. The incident took place yesterday, October 25, in Pak Phanang, Nakhon Si Thammarat, after the couple exchanged harsh words. Police officers, including Deputy Investigator Raengchai Khaorueang from Pak Phanang Police Station, received a call about a domestic shooting. Upon arrival at the residence…

  • Thailand NewsForging chaos: Blacksmith turns village night into tail of terror

    Forging chaos: Blacksmith turns village night into tail of terror

    A tranquil Thai village turned into a night of horror as a local blacksmith, identified as Adirek, unleashed mayhem in Cha-uat, Nakhon Si Thammarat, by poisoning three loyal dogs and savagely attacking a father and son duo. Police were alerted to the bloody clash late last night, rushing to a home in Moo 2, Tha Samet, only to find pools…

  • Thailand NewsFormer politician caught with meth in underwear in South Thailand

    Former politician caught with meth in underwear in South Thailand

    A former local politician was arrested at a checkpoint after attempting to hide methamphetamine (meth) in his underwear. A subsequent search of his home revealed a firearm. Local police set up the checkpoint to maintain order. Police Lieutenant Colonel Sawat Niyomdecha of Koh Thuat Police Station in Nakhon Si Thammarat, in coordination with local administrative officials, established the checkpoint in…

  • Crime NewsCyber police arrest loan shark in Nakhon Si Thammarat

    Cyber police arrest loan shark in Nakhon Si Thammarat

    Cyber police raided and arrested a loan shark in Nakhon Si Thammarat who charged exorbitant interest rates of 10% per month and accepted vehicles and firearms as collateral. The suspect confessed. Today, September 1, Worawat Watnakornbancha, the head of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, directed Phumipat Phattharasriwongchai, the commander of Division 5, along with deputy commander Bancha Srisuk and chief…

  • Thailand NewsAbandoned 2.5 billion baht wastewater site becomes drug hub

    Abandoned 2.5 billion baht wastewater site becomes drug hub

    A wastewater treatment facility worth over 2.5 billion baht has been found abandoned, becoming a breeding ground for blackchin tilapia and a hotspot for drug activity. Located in Tha Phaya, Pak Phanang district, Nakhon Si Thammarat, the facility is part of a larger project aimed at managing saline water for shrimp farming. The Tha Phaya site consists of four buildings,…

  • Thailand NewsArmed robber targets gold shop in Nakhon Si Thammarat

    Armed robber targets gold shop in Nakhon Si Thammarat

    An armed robber struck again at a gold shop in Nakhon Si Thammarat, following the exact pattern of a previous heist. The incident took place close to the store’s closing time, causing panic among employees and shoppers. The robbery occurred at Yaowarat Gold Shop inside Lotus Department Store in Thung Song, Nakhon Si Thammarat. The assailant, dressed in black and…

  • Thailand NewsTrang manhunt after fatal shooting over family dispute

    Trang manhunt after fatal shooting over family dispute

    A tragic shooting incident occurred in Trang, resulting in the death of a 56 year old Thai man. The man was allegedly shot over a perceived insult to the perpetrator’s dignity. Police launched a manhunt for the suspect. Police officers, led by Deputy Inspector Vechan Hiranyasuwan from Mueang Trang Police Station, were alerted to a shooting at house number 21/5…

  • Thailand NewsDecomposed body found in palm oil plantation sparks local mystery

    Decomposed body found in palm oil plantation sparks local mystery

    The decomposed body of a man was discovered buried in a palm oil plantation in Sichon, Nakhon Si Thammarat, with his knees visibly protruding from the ground. Police are now questioning his roommate, a fellow Myanmar worker. At 4pm yesterday, July 4, the Chief of Sichon Police Station, Boonchuern Limprajupong, along with medical staff from Sichon Hospital and rescue teams…

  • Thailand NewsCar and school van collision in Nakhon Si Thammarat injures three

    Car and school van collision in Nakhon Si Thammarat injures three

    A severe collision in Nakhon Si Thammarat between a car and a school van narrowly avoided a mass tragedy, leaving three students injured. The accident occurred today, July 1, when a yellow Honda hatchback lost control and crashed into a silver school van near a shop in the Phrom Khiri district. The head of Phrom Khiri Police Station, Police Colonel…

  • Thailand NewsSouth Thailand: Woman evading arrest as a nun caught

    South Thailand: Woman evading arrest as a nun caught

    Thai police apprehended a woman who had been evading arrest by becoming a nun in Nakhon Si Thammarat over the past ten months. Believing she had escaped justice, the woman was finally captured following a police investigation. Law enforcement officers from the Anti-Human Trafficking Division, in cooperation with local police units from Damnoen Saduak in Ratchaburi and Tha Sala in…

  • Thailand NewsChicken vendors ‘squawk’ over soaring prices in South Thailand

    Chicken vendors ‘squawk’ over soaring prices in South Thailand

    Vendors in Nakhon Si Thammarat raised concerns about the sudden and unreasonable surge in chicken prices, questioning the silence and inaction of the Ministry of Commerce. The price hike has led to a ripple effect, impacting various sectors and consumers alike and mirrors a trend of rising prices nationwide. The recent spike in prices of fresh food products and raw…

  • Thailand NewsFatal house fire in Nakhon Si Thammarat claims homeowner’s life

    Fatal house fire in Nakhon Si Thammarat claims homeowner’s life

    A fatal house fire in Nakhon Si Thammarat has claimed the life of a 50 year old homeowner. The incident, believed to be caused by an electrical short circuit, saw the man escape the flames only to succumb to smoke inhalation. Police Inspector Sompong Khongkaew from Thung Yai Police Station reported the incident at 11pm yesterday, June 5. The fire…

  • Thailand NewsThai court remands Chaowalit after nine-hour interrogation

    Thai court remands Chaowalit after nine-hour interrogation

    Police have detained Chaowalit “Paeng” Thongduang, who remains resolute after nine hours of interrogation, denying all allegations against him. He was remanded by the Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Court before being flown to Bangkok. Officers from Nakhon Si Thammarat City Police Station escorted Chaowalit from his cell to the provincial court early today, ensuring strict security throughout the journey. The…

  • Thailand NewsFormer lawyer found dead at home in Nakhon Si Thammarat

    Former lawyer found dead at home in Nakhon Si Thammarat

    A former lawyer tragically died in his luxurious home in the heart of Nakhon Si Thammarat. The police are intensively investigating the cause and conducting a thorough autopsy to determine the circumstances surrounding his death. Police Major Thanatorn Phanchoo, investigator at the Nakhon Si Thammarat City Police Station, received a report of a death at a residence in Khlang Subdistrict,…

  • Crime NewsGambler’s feud ends in deadly shooting in Nakhon Si Thammarat

    Gambler’s feud ends in deadly shooting in Nakhon Si Thammarat

    A gambler’s bitter feud ended in murder yesterday when a 44 year old man was shot dead by his wife’s estranged husband in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand. The police quickly apprehended the suspect, who confessed to the crime. The tragic incident occurred at a residence in Moo 16, Bang Khan Subdistrict, Bang Khan District. The local police, led by Police…

  • Crime NewsThai Teen girl sexually assaulted by chief’s son, family seeks justice

    Thai Teen girl sexually assaulted by chief’s son, family seeks justice

    A 17 year old girl was reportedly lured and sexually assaulted by the son of a village chief, leading to a family’s outcry for justice in a case that has stirred up the local community. Despite attempts at hushing the matter with monetary compensation, the family remains resolute in their pursuit of legal action. In the small community of Huai…

  • Thailand NewsThai police bust illegal lender for extreme rates and data breach

    Thai police bust illegal lender for extreme rates and data breach

    Thai authorities apprehended 37 year old man at his residence for running an illegal money-lending enterprise that charged exorbitant interest rates of 8% per week. The operation, led by senior police officials, uncovered not only evidence of the illicit business but also a trove of personal data harvested from individuals, signalling a breach of Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act. Yesterday,…