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  • Road deathsPickup truck crash in Phatthalung kills woman, injures another

    Pickup truck crash in Phatthalung kills woman, injures another

    A pickup truck lost control and collided with a car before crashing into a fried chicken shop, resulting in the death of an 87 year old woman and injuries to an 80 year old. The driver apologised but, remarkably, refused to explain the incident. Police Lieutenant Kriangkrai Limwongsakul of Mueang Phatthalung Police Station yesterday, March 18, received a report from…

  • Crime NewsMan shot dead at home in Phatthalung after electricity cut

    Man shot dead at home in Phatthalung after electricity cut

    A 38 year old man was killed at his home in Phatthalung. The gunman, who had been released from prison two years ago for drug charges, cut the electricity before the fatal shooting. At 12.05am today, March 12, Police Lieutenant Athipat Maisuk from Khuan Khanun district station in Phatthalung province received a report of a shooting. The incident resulted in…

  • Thailand NewsProminent betel garden owner found dead in Phatthalung plantation

    Prominent betel garden owner found dead in Phatthalung plantation

    A well-known betel garden owner was found dead on his plantation after failing to return home, leaving his devastated family grappling with the shocking loss. The tragic discovery was made yesterday, March 4 at 8pm, when Mueang Phatthalung Police received a report of a body found in a betel plantation in Rom Mueang subdistrict, Phatthalung province. Police Lieutenant Prasert Duang-iad,…

  • Thailand News18-wheel truck crash in Phatthalung injures 4, damages van

    18-wheel truck crash in Phatthalung injures 4, damages van

    An 18-wheel truck collided with a passenger van, causing the van to crash into a streetlight pole in Phatthalung province. The accident today, February 28, resulted in severe damage to the vehicle and injuries to four people, though fortunately, there were no fatalities. Police Lieutenant Apipat Maisuk from Khuan Khanun Police Station was informed of the accident, which took place…

  • Thailand NewsPhatthalung residents evacuate as flash floods hit due to heavy rain

    Phatthalung residents evacuate as flash floods hit due to heavy rain

    Residents in Phatthalung province were forced to evacuate their homes late last night as relentless rainfall continued to cause flash floods, inundating roads and homes. At 9.30pm yesterday, February 24, officials reported that heavy rain persisted in the area, prompting highway officials to install warning signs along the Phatthalung-Trang route due to flash floods from the Banthat Range. The flooding…

  • South Thailand NewsMotorcycle gang shooting injures three in Phatthalung

    Motorcycle gang shooting injures three in Phatthalung

    Three people sustained injuries in a shooting involving a motorcycle gang in Phatthalung province. The assailant, who had no prior conflict with the group, returned to shoot a 12 year old girl after initially targeting others. At approximately 2.30am yesterday, February 23, Police Captain Wuttichai Saengchatree of Khuan Khanun Police Station was informed of a shooting on the Asian Highway…

  • Thailand NewsFire destroys Phatthalung home, residents escape unscathed

    Fire destroys Phatthalung home, residents escape unscathed

    A fire engulfed the home of an 83 year old former forestry official late at night in the Phatthalung area. The blaze destroyed the wooden house, though fortunately, all five residents escaped unharmed. The fire is suspected to have been caused by an electrical short circuit. Police Captain Sorawit Rakjui, duty officer at Mueang Phatthalung Police Station, received a report…

  • Thailand NewsPM Paetongtarn visits Phatthalung ahead of Cabinet meeting

    PM Paetongtarn visits Phatthalung ahead of Cabinet meeting

    Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra visited Phatthalung yesterday, engaging with locals and pledging economic growth ahead of the year’s first mobile Cabinet meeting in Songkhla. During the first stop of her two-day tour, Paetongtarn visited Thale Noi, a vast wetland in Khuan Khanun district, where she was welcomed by Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, Digital Economy and Society Minister Prasert Chantararuangthong, and…

  • Thailand NewsPhatthalung woman detains parents over 30 million baht

    Phatthalung woman detains parents over 30 million baht

    A 46 year old Thai woman accused her 50 year old sister of detaining their parents in a rented house for over three months. The woman, Kulisara, claims her sister, Kirati administered psychiatric medication without a doctor’s prescription, allegedly to seize a 30 million baht inheritance. Kulisara reported the incident to the police in Mueang district, Phatthalung province, seeking to…

  • Thailand NewsHeinous crime: Couple arrested for farmer’s murder in Phatthalung

    Heinous crime: Couple arrested for farmer’s murder in Phatthalung

    Police have apprehended a couple suspected of murdering a prominent farmer in Phatthalung province after they fled to Mae Sai in Chiang Rai. CCTV footage captured them leaving the scene on a motorcycle around the time of the incident, leading to their arrest. The victim, 72 year old Phob, was an award-winning farmer and the owner of an agricultural learning centre…

  • Crime NewsBullet fired in celebration narrowly misses woman in Sri Banphot

    Bullet fired in celebration narrowly misses woman in Sri Banphot

    A shocking incident unfolded when a bullet fired into the sky during new year celebrations came crashing through the roof, narrowly missing a woman’s head in Sri Banphot, Phatthalung. A 36 year old woman reported the incident to the Sri Banphot Police Station, presenting the bullet as evidence. The event occurred just minutes after midnight, during the new year countdown,…

  • Thailand NewsSacks found in Phatthalung canal are decomposed pork, not bodies

    Sacks found in Phatthalung canal are decomposed pork, not bodies

    The mysterious discovery of two bloated sacks floating in a canal triggered a rapid response from the rescue services in Phatthalung province. Residents reported a strong stench emanating from the canal near Apai Borirak Road, leading to fears that the sacks might contain bodies. Rescue personnel arrived swiftly to investigate, only to find a surprising revelation. “The smell was unbearable,…

  • 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…

  • Thailand NewsPhatthalung declared disaster zone amid severe flooding

    Phatthalung declared disaster zone amid severe flooding

    Severe flooding has hit several areas in the southern province of Phatthalung, prompting officials to declare disaster zones across four districts, affecting 15 subdistricts, 57 villages, and 12 communities. The heavy rainfall has led to both flood and wind disaster declarations, with urgent evacuations underway to move residents to safer areas. Kongsakul Jantrach, acting governor of Phatthalung, convened a meeting…

  • Crime NewsGun attack at Phatthalung furniture store leaves youths terrified

    Gun attack at Phatthalung furniture store leaves youths terrified

    An alarming incident unfolded at a furniture store in Phatthalung, where eight youths were left terrified following an attack by an assailant wielding two guns. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of today, November 20, left bullet casings scattered and glass shattered. Police were alerted to the incident when vehicles were heard circling the area just after 3.30am.…

  • Thailand NewsAmulets save teenagers’ lives in Phatthalung shooting

    Amulets save teenagers’ lives in Phatthalung shooting

    Five teenagers narrowly escaped a terrifying encounter when four men on motorcycles pursued and fired shots at them. Despite the attack, the injuries sustained by two young women, sitting on the back of the motorbike, were minor, attributed to the protection of sacred amulets they wore. The incident unfolded yesterday at approximately 10.30pm yesterday, November 13, in the Na Noth…

  • Thailand NewsPhatthalung plans airport to become Thailand’s logistics hub

    Phatthalung plans airport to become Thailand’s logistics hub

    Officials in Phatthalung are gearing up to transform the province into a bustling logistics hub in southern Thailand with plans to construct a new airport. This ambitious initiative, aimed at elevating the province’s economic profile, is anticipated to be presented to the Cabinet soon. A major step forward was taken when the Phatthalung governor submitted a formal request to the…

  • Thailand NewsSnake snack attack: Python’s kitten meal causes a hissy fit in grocery

    Snake snack attack: Python’s kitten meal causes a hissy fit in grocery

    A massive python was discovered after devouring two adorable kittens in a grocery store near the mountains in Phatthalung. It was too full to move, prompting rescue officials to capture and release it back into nature. Rescue officials in Phatthalung’s Srinakarin district received a call for help from locals reporting a large python that had swallowed a male and a…

  • Crime NewsHeroic driver rams gunman on motorcycle in Phatthalung

    Heroic driver rams gunman on motorcycle in Phatthalung

    A dramatic incident unfolded today when a brave man reversed his pickup truck to ram into a motorcycle whose rider had been firing shots at random vehicles. Police have identified the suspect and are poised to issue an arrest warrant on charges of attempted murder. Today, October 27, Police Lieutenant Pakorn Chaiprom from Lam Pam Police Station in Mueang district,…

  • Thailand NewsPhatthalung villagers scammed out of 5 million baht by neighbour

    Phatthalung villagers scammed out of 5 million baht by neighbour

    Nearly 30 villagers in Phatthalung province filed police reports after being scammed out of 5 million baht by a neighbour they had trusted. The incident involved daily savings schemes, gold savings plans, and land brokerage deals. The chief of Khao Krasai subdistrict in Pa Bon district, Komjak Saengsio, led the villagers in reporting the case. The accused, Sattaya Boonladee, a…

  • Thailand NewsFour injured in chaotic Phatthalung street shootout

    Four injured in chaotic Phatthalung street shootout

    A shootout between two rival youth gangs on a street in Phatthalung left four individuals injured, including a 17 year old boy in critical condition with a bullet lodged in his chest. According to police reports, the incident occurred around 2am yesterday, September 23 on the Khlong Muay-Kong Ra Road in Village 7, Khlong Sai Khao subdistrict, Kong Ra district.…

  • Thailand NewsSevere storm hits Phatthalung, leaving homes roofless

    Severe storm hits Phatthalung, leaving homes roofless

    A severe storm hit Phatthalung, causing significant damage to homes and property. Strong winds, referred to as a Lom Hua Duan by locals, and heavy rain devastated the area, leaving at least 14 homes roofless and five homes completely destroyed. Yesterday evening, strong gusts of wind combined with heavy rainfall struck the Khuan Sawaeng village in Khok Sai subdistrict, Pa…

  • Thailand NewsChef’s beef: Thai hotel cook fumes over boozy neighbour’s foul play

    Chef’s beef: Thai hotel cook fumes over boozy neighbour’s foul play

    A renowned hotel chef in Phatthalung expressed his frustration over his neighbour’s disruptive behaviour. The neighbour, a physical education teacher and habitual drinker, frequently shouts insults, raises his middle finger at security cameras, and claims he can do whatever he wants in the area. The chef, 43 year old Weerapong, who works at a well-known hotel, shared his distress with…

  • Thailand NewsThai man arrested for assaulting elderly woman in Phatthalung

    Thai man arrested for assaulting elderly woman in Phatthalung

    A 64 year old Thai man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a 70 year old woman, sparking controversy due to his poor health and inability to walk unaided. The incident occurred yesterday, September 4, at 5pm, when police from Sri Banphot Police Station in Phatthalung province apprehended Wichian (last name withheld) on charges of rape. Despite his relatives’ efforts…

  • Thailand NewsPhatthalung village head assaults woman over cattle dispute

    Phatthalung village head assaults woman over cattle dispute

    A 59 year old woman was brutally assaulted by a local village head in Phatthalung province following a heated argument over grazing cattle. The incident left her severely injured, leading to her hospitalisation. The woman’s 31 year old daughter Wannapa took her mother, Kasem, to Phatthalung Hospital at 5.45pm yesterday, August 27, after she was violently attacked. Kasem suffered severe…

  • Thailand NewsForest ranger killed in Phatthalung after motorcycle hits truck

    Forest ranger killed in Phatthalung after motorcycle hits truck

    A forest ranger tragically died after his motorcycle collided with the back of a 22-wheel truck loaded with palm oil, dragging him for over 1 kilometre. The incident occurred at approximately 1.30am today, August 21, on a road in Phatthalung province. The accident involved Sumet Khemdam, a 32 year old forest ranger, who was riding a Honda Click motorcycle. His…

  • Thailand NewsPhatthalung police bust Honda Wave motorcycle theft ring

    Phatthalung police bust Honda Wave motorcycle theft ring

    Police in the Bang Kaeo district of Phatthalung province successfully dismantled a motorcycle theft ring that targeted Honda Wave motorcycles for resale in neighbouring countries. This operation was led by Adirek Thongkamkaew, the superintendent of Bang Kaew Police Station, along with officers Wasan Wongruang and Danai Kaewnarn. Four individuals were arrested during the operation. The suspects include 46 year old…

  • Thailand NewsPhatthalung named agricultural product development hub

    Phatthalung named agricultural product development hub

    Phatthalung has been designated as the southern hub for an agricultural product development initiative by the Thailand Chamber of Commerce, the Board of Trade of Thailand, and the Provincial Chamber of Commerce. This decision aims to bolster the agricultural sector by showcasing and distributing quality local products nationwide. At least eight agricultural products from Phatthalung have received the government’s Product…

  • Thailand NewsIce truck overturns, traffic frozen after near miss in Phatthalung

    Ice truck overturns, traffic frozen after near miss in Phatthalung

    A six-wheel truck transporting ice overturned and blocked a road in Phatthalung, causing significant traffic disruption this morning after avoiding a collision with a car that fled the scene. The incident resulted in minor injuries to the truck’s occupants and a traffic jam stretching several kilometres. At 7.30am, today, July 19, officers from Srinakarin Police Station received reports of a…

  • Thailand NewsPolice officer accused of assaulting man in Phatthalung

    Police officer accused of assaulting man in Phatthalung

    A 23 year old man from Khuan Khanun District, Phatthalung Province, filed a complaint against a police officer who allegedly assaulted him in his home. The incident occurred at 6.46pm yesterday while the man was cleaning his dog’s kennel. Yanason (surname withheld) reported that while he was cleaning, Chakraphan (surname withheld), a police sergeant from Raman Police Station in Yala,…