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  • Thailand NewsCouple rescued after fishing boat capsizes in storm off Satun coast

    Couple rescued after fishing boat capsizes in storm off Satun coast

    A couple in a fishing boat that capsized in rough seas during a heavy storm was rescued by a passing tourist boat. The incident occurred off the coast of Satun, Thailand. Heavy rain and strong winds caused multiple fishing boats to capsize in the sea near the La-ngu and Mueang districts in Satun. A tourist fishing boat managed to rescue a…

  • Thailand NewsNew tree species unearthed in Thai Geopark

    New tree species unearthed in Thai Geopark

    Researchers from Chiang Mai University have uncovered a brand-new species of Ylang Ylang, or cananga tree, at the Satun UNESCO Global Geopark. Dubbed “Chalermprakiat” in honour of His Majesty the King’s 72nd birthday, this discovery is set to shake the botanical world. Ylang Ylang, a tropical tree known for its fragrant flowers, is typically found in the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia,…

  • Crime NewsOily seas: Police nab 330-litre illegal oil haul in Satun

    Oily seas: Police nab 330-litre illegal oil haul in Satun

    Police seized an illegal oil shipment of 330 litres, including diesel and cooking oil, in the middle of the Satun Sea today. The smuggled goods, believed to be imported from a neighbouring country, were found on a suspicious vessel. The National Maritime Interests Protection Command Centre, Region 3, received a report from the Satun Maritime National Interest Protection Centre about…

  • Thailand NewsHeroic pharmacist in Satun’s quick thinking saves choking infant

    Heroic pharmacist in Satun’s quick thinking saves choking infant

    An infant child was saved from a life-threatening situation after choking on food, thanks to the quick actions of a pharmacist. The footage of the harrowing event was shared on social media, showing a distressed mother seeking help at a pharmacy. At 11am today, June 28, pharmacist Napakkamon Luksana from Baan Khlong Kut Clinic Pharmacy in Satun shared details of…

  • Thailand NewsSatun’s Khao Khom cave recognised as new prehistoric site

    Satun’s Khao Khom cave recognised as new prehistoric site

    The Fine Arts Department of Thailand has officially recognised Khao Khom cave in Satun province as a new prehistoric archaeological site, revealing that the cave’s discoveries could date back as far as 6,000 years. Fine Arts Department Director-General Phanombut Chantarachot confirmed that a recent study was conducted on human skeletons and pottery remains found in the cave. This preliminary research…

  • Thailand NewsAncient human remains and tools found in Satun’s Khao Khom Cave

    Ancient human remains and tools found in Satun’s Khao Khom Cave

    Human remains and ancient tools, estimated to date back over 10,000 years, have been unearthed inside Khao Khom Cave in Satun’s Khuan Kalong district. This discovery emerged from a project spearheaded by Kamponsak Sassadee, a renowned cave explorer, who aimed to delve into one of the province’s longest and most ecologically diverse caves. Kamponsak’s team initially discovered signs of ancient…

  • Thailand NewsWorld’s second-worst deep-fried delight a blessing?

    World’s second-worst deep-fried delight a blessing?

    In the bustling Saturday night market of Phiman subdistrict, Satun’s Mueang district, a fried silkworm vendor stands proudly behind her sizzling cauldron of the world’s second-worst dish. The vendor, Patcharee Thongprasom, revealed that since the TasteAtlas verdict hit the headlines, it’s been raining customers. “Before, I’d shift around 2 kilogrammes a night. Now? Doubled to a whopping 4 kilos!” For…

  • Road deathsChildren’s Day ceremony in Satun turns tragic with rescue vehicle malfunction

    Children’s Day ceremony in Satun turns tragic with rescue vehicle malfunction

    Satun witnessed an unfortunate turn of events yesterday, as a Children’s Day ceremony in the Kuan Don Subdistrict took a tragic turn. A rescue vehicle, intended to demonstrate natural disaster operations, malfunctioned during the show, resulting in injuries to 44 children. Local media outlets reported that the incident occurred when a steel sling on the bridge vehicle, used for natural…

  • Thailand NewsPalm tree falls on top of Thai man and kills him in southern Thailand

    Palm tree falls on top of Thai man and kills him in southern Thailand

    A dead palm tree fell on top of a Thai man and killed him at a plantation in the southern province of Satun yesterday, November 27. A Thai man named Sorn reported the incident to officers at Manang Police Station and the Nikhom Pattana Sub-district Rescue Team. His 47 year old employer, Date, had been hit by a large palm…

  • Thailand NewsSatun man admits to matricide after arrest for drug abuse

    Satun man admits to matricide after arrest for drug abuse

    Police from Langu district, Satun province, apprehended 41 year old man suspected of killing his 73 year old mother, Fatima. The police presented the suspect, Chaiwin (surname withheld), to the Satun Provincial Court to request detention on charges including matricide, abuse of Category 1 narcotics (methamphetamine) in contravention of the law, and the illegal use of inhalants (glue) to satisfy physical…

  • Crime NewsTwo men arrested for fatal family feud over 1,500 baht debt in Satun

    Two men arrested for fatal family feud over 1,500 baht debt in Satun

    A tragic event unfolded in the Thung Wa district of Satun province when two young men, Chatchanan and Teerayut, both 21 years old, turned on each other over a debt of 1,500 baht (US$41). The dispute led to the fatal shooting of their 22 year old relative, named Aphisit. The incident took place near a cowshed close to their residence…

  • Crime NewsPolice arrest savage suspect after 17 years on the run

    Police arrest savage suspect after 17 years on the run

    A man known for his ferocity, who had been on the police’s most-wanted list, was arrested yesterday after 17 years on the run from a homicide case in Satun province. The suspect, previously involved in a nasty public brawl, was detained at his residence in the province’s Lang Suan district. Today, Police Colonel Montri Theskan ordered Police Lieutenant Colonel Phongoanot…

  • Thailand News18 year old man dies after two hooligans threw stones at him in southern Thailand

    18 year old man dies after two hooligans threw stones at him in southern Thailand

    An 18 year old man died in hospital yesterday after two hooligans threw stones at him while he was riding a motorcycle on a road in the southern province of Satun. The teenage victim, Kullatat “Folk” Tohem, was rushed to hospital on Sunday, April 2 with a serious head injury after two hooligans threw stones at him. The young man…

  • Thailand NewsFrench woman missing in dense jungle on Koh Adang, southern Thailand

    French woman missing in dense jungle on Koh Adang, southern Thailand

    A search party has been launched after a French woman went missing in the jungle on Koh Adang island in Satun province in southern Thailand yesterday, reports the Phuket Express. The tourist, 29 year old Claire Maire Theophane Drapeau, was last spotted veering off the trail into the jungle near a viewpoint on the island sometime yesterday. Satun Police were notified…

  • Thailand NewsKoh Lipe tourism industry loses 10 million baht after local fisherfolk protest

    Koh Lipe tourism industry loses 10 million baht after local fisherfolk protest

    Local fisherfolk in the southern province of Satun have blocked the Pak Bara Pier to stop people from using it in protest after being banned from fishing for a month due to overlapping rules from two government departments. The result of the closure has affected the tourism industry, especially on Lipe Island, which lost revenue of over 10 million baht. The…

  • Thailand NewsMan walks over ‘500 miles’ and ‘500 more’ to marry his girlfriend on Valentine’s Day

    Man walks over ‘500 miles’ and ‘500 more’ to marry his girlfriend on Valentine’s Day

    The man who walked over “500 miles” and almost “500 more” and “to be the man who wakes up next to” his love, today arrived at his destination. Suthep “Maew” Prompjit walked 1,200 kilometres to prove true love still exists and met his girlfriend for the first time, after talking on social media for nearly six months. They start a…

  • Thailand NewsBesotted Thai man begins 1,200 kilometre journey on foot to propose to girlfriend

    Besotted Thai man begins 1,200 kilometre journey on foot to propose to girlfriend

    A besotted Thai man has started a 1,400 kilometre journey across Thailand on foot with the goal of proposing to his girlfriend – who he met on social media five months ago – on Valentine’s Day. He set off from his home in Nakhon Nayok province in central Thailand and is aiming to reach his girlfriend’s house in Satun province…

  • Thailand NewsSouthern Thai man strikes gold with rare cobra encounter

    Southern Thai man strikes gold with rare cobra encounter

    A rare golden cobra slithered into a rubber plantation in Satun province in southern Thailand on Thursday. Sitthinai Soisuwan was walking in the rubber plantation behind his house in Satun province when he spotted an unusual golden snake. Sitthinai said the snake flared its hood and threatened him. Captivated by its beauty, Sitthinai didn’t think about the snake’s potentially deadly…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesFlood warning for 11 southern provinces

    Flood warning for 11 southern provinces

    Southern Thailand has been soaked with rain over the past week. Now, the National Water Command Centre is warning 11 provinces of possible floods this coming weekend. They are expecting heavy rains from Thursday, December 8 through Sunday, December 11. Strong storms have been flickering power in some provinces in the south of Thailand, with high winds blowing debris and…

  • World NewsStarving Rohingyas found in South Thailand national park

    Starving Rohingyas found in South Thailand national park

    The chief of a national park in south Thailand announced yesterday (Saturday) that 59 Rohingya migrants had appeared on a beach there .The chief, Phanpong Kongkaeo, said his assistant alerted him that the 59 people appear to be starving and had no food or supplies with them. Phanpong said he has ordered food and drinking water for them. Tarutao National…

  • South Thailand NewsFugitive arrested 7 years after trafficking Rohingya migrants

    Fugitive arrested 7 years after trafficking Rohingya migrants

    On May 18, 2015, the Nathawee Provincial Court in Songkhla issued an arrest warrant for Chamsudin Tordin for various charges relating to human trafficking. Today, after nearly 7 years as a fugitive, Chamsudin was taken into custody and will face charges regarding trafficking of Rohingya migrants. The man is now 38 years old and is a native of Muang District…

  • South Thailand NewsKoh Lipe enacts 1 month lockdown restrictions from tomorrow

    Koh Lipe enacts 1 month lockdown restrictions from tomorrow

    After a new outbreak of Covid-19, Koh Lipe will become the latest Thai destination to go into semi-lockdown and harsh restrictions including a curfew. The governor of Lipe’s province Satun has ordered a month-long near lockdown beginning August 9 and ending September 5. The order, officially titled Satun Province 1482/2564 on preventative measures and control of Coronavirus disease 2019, comes…

  • Crime NewsMarine police seize 30 kilograms of methamphetmine from squid fishing boat

    Marine police seize 30 kilograms of methamphetmine from squid fishing boat

    Marine police seized 30 kilograms of methamphetamine from a squid fishing boat drifting between Koh Tarutao off Thailand’s Satun coast and Malaysia’s Langkawi Island. One person was on the boat. The man, who is a Satun resident, was detained and taken to the mainland for interrogation. Reports do not say what charges the man faces. Officers were dispatched to Koh…

  • Covid-19 NewsCovid cluster spreads from Yala to other southern provinces

    Covid cluster spreads from Yala to other southern provinces

    A Covid cluster in Thailand’s southern province Yala has widened to 190 infections in multiple provinces, says the Disease Control Department. The cluster started at a madrasa, an Islamic boarding school. The majority of the infections (69) were discovered in Yala. Some of the infections by province are as follows: Satun: 37 Songkhla: 17 Pattani: 14 Krabi:14 Narathiwat: 13 Surat…

  • Crime NewsMan who buys truck from auction finds 20 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine inside

    Man who buys truck from auction finds 20 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine inside

    A man who bought a truck from a Bangkok auction site got a hefty surprise after finding 20 kilograms of crystal meth (ice) in a secret compartment when he went to install a new audio system. He says the drugs were bundled in gold wrapping when he discovered them and immediately returned the truck to the auction in the Bang…

  • South Thailand NewsThai navy sailors rescue adorable cats from ship fire

    Thai navy sailors rescue adorable cats from ship fire

    In an act of good deed, navy officials have rescued 4 cats from a ship that had caught fire and began to sink about 13 kilometres off Adang Island in the southern province of Satun. The ship’s 8 member crew had jumped off the sinking vessel and were rescued by a passing fishing ship, but the cats were left onboard.…

  • Environment NewsSouthern mayor backs bounty for shark hunt after boy’s foot was bitten

    Southern mayor backs bounty for shark hunt after boy’s foot was bitten

    People are searching for a shark after it bit a boy’s foot at the Chebilang pier in the southern province of Satun. The Chebilang mayor Mahmadneesum Bilungload even said he’ll give a cash reward of 1,000 baht to whoever catches the shark. He took a long tail boat out on Saturday afternoon to scope out the scene and try and…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesSouthern provinces face heavy rains from Cyclone Amphan

    Southern provinces face heavy rains from Cyclone Amphan

    The Thai Meteorological Department said in its bulletin today that Thailand’s 6 southern provinces on the west coast, are expected to experience heavy rains, from tomorrow until Wednesday, due to the influence of developing Cyclone Amphan. While the storm won’t make landfall in Thailand, it is currently battering India as it barrels northward through the Bay of Bengal. “The cyclone…

  • Covid-19 NewsStranded Thai fisherman decides to swim back from Malaysia

    Stranded Thai fisherman decides to swim back from Malaysia

    By March 23, Satun province had closed it’s border checkpoints with Malaysia to try to lessen the Covid-19 infections. But police have reported yesterday that a Thai fisherman was stranded in Malaysia after trying to swim across the border trying to return to his home. Police have reported finding a fisherman ,45 year old Ratanapol Pan-un, a Satun province native…

  • Covid-19 NewsViral video urges Indonesian Muslims to march on virus hotspots – VIDEO

    Viral video urges Indonesian Muslims to march on virus hotspots – VIDEO

    A video clip, showing Indonesian Muslim pilgrims being urged to gather at Covid-19 hotspots is getting lots of attention. Some are concerned that the best intentions of the muslim leaders could lead to uncontrolled local outbreaks of Covid-19. In the clip, Muslim worshippers on a “Dawah” (missionary) pilgrimage are encouraged not to be afraid of the virus and to march…