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  • Phuket News

    Phuket police hunt for missing Russian tourist amid rough seas

    A Russian tourist has reportedly gone missing off Nai Yang Beach in Phuket. The Phuket division of the Tourist Police Bureau is urgently seeking any information that could assist with their ongoing search. The man’s disappearance was reported yesterday evening, with local authorities suspecting a potential drowning due to the rough sea conditions. The man’s identity has not been officially…

  • Thailand Weather Updates

    Phuket Marine Office warns boats of upcoming harsh sea weather

    Phuket’s Marine Office issued a stern warning to all boat operators due to the approaching turbulent weather, especially at sea. This advisory comes as the Thai Meteorological Department predicts strong wind, large waves and heavy rainfall in the upper Andaman Sea from tomorrow through Saturday. The forecast, delivered by Nachapong Pranit, Director of Marine Office 5 Phuket Branch, suggests that…

  • Hot News

    81-year-old Japanese man arrested for murder after pushing wife’s wheelchair into sea

    Police arrested an 81-year-old Japanese man after he allegedly pushed his wheelchair-bound wife into the sea. The man, Hiroshi Fujiwara, was arrested in the Oiso, Kanagawa Prefecture in Japan with police saying he then admitted to killing his 79-year-old wife. Fujiwara said he was worn out from looking after her as she had been in a wheelchair for the past…

  • Travel

    Top 5 hotels in Pattaya in 2022

    Pattaya, located southeast of Bangkok and bordering the Gulf of Thailand, is one of the main tourist destinations. It’s located 150 kilometres southeast of Bangkok and only a two-hour drive away. It’s got everything from amazing beaches, active nightlife and great food. In this article, we have listed the top 5 hotels in Pattaya. 5 Top Hotels in Pattaya Gems…

  • Travel

    Top 5 must-visit cafes in Hua Hin 2022

    What makes Hua Hin such a popular weekend getaway destination for Bangkokians? Well, the beautiful seaside city has everything you need. The beach? Fantastic food? Massage? Shopping? You name it! Of course, the cafe scene in Hua Hin is not to be missed. You can expect innovative and delicious drinks and dishes, an unrivalled atmosphere, and Instagram-able locations. Without further…

  • Travel

    City Guide: Top 5 Hotels to stay with family in Phuket 2022

    Phuket has a lot to offer for a family holiday — amazing beaches, family-friendly activities, fresh seafood and some of the world’s most stunning sunsets. If you’re planning to visit Phuket with your family this year, you’ve come to the right place. Here are our Top 5 hotels to stay with your family in Phuket 2022. Sunwing Kamala Beach Resort…

  • Krabi News

    Thailand’s Maya Bay will reopen on January 1, no swimming and possibly a fee to visit

    After some doubt on if Thailand’s Maya Bay would reopen next month, Thai officials have confirmed that the bay, which was made famous by the Leonardo Dicaprio movie, The Beach, is opening back up on January 1… but no swimming and there might be a fee to visit the site. The New Year’s Day reopening of the popular tourist attraction…

  • World News

    Sea gypsies hope better livelihood ahead upcoming local elections

    Local elections are coming up and it will be the first time many of Thailand’s Moken tribes, or also known as sea gypsies, will be voting in the Tambon Administration Organisation elections. The indigenous Moken tribes are known for their lifestyle of semi-nomadic hunter-gatherers for centuries in the Andaman Sea. They are known to be able to hold their breath…

  • Eastern Thailand News

    Be a private island castaway on Koh Munnork, Thailand | VIDEO

    Stranded on your very own private island in Thailand. Well, not quite stranded. Chris takes us on a tour of the relatively tiny Koh Munnork (Munnork Island), off the coast of Rayong in east Thailand. The prices for a stay on the private island vary and usually start around 10,000 baht a night but there’s always promotions on and, depending…

  • Pattaya News

    Day trip to Bangkok’s closest island – Koh Si Chang | VIDEO

    Ko Si Chang (or Koh Sichang) is a district of Chon Buri Province, Thailand. It consists of the island of Ko Si Chang and its adjoining islands. Ko Si Chang is in the Gulf of Thailand, 12 kilometres off the shore of the Si Racha District coastline. It’s the closest island to Bangkok and a popular weekend away for Bangkokians.…

  • Pattaya News

    Elderly Dutch man’s body found floating near Pattaya Beach

    An elderly Dutch man’s body has been found floating near a Pattaya beach in South Pattaya after telling his wife he was going to go swimming. The 74 year old man’s wife Ms. Sukjai Bungutum, a 41 year old Thai woman, was found by rescue workers crying near his body. “My husband told me he was going to go swimming.…

  • Phuket News

    Truck goes for a swim at Phuket beach – VIDEO

    Visitors to Phuket’s Yanui Beach on the island’s southwest coast were surprised to see a pickup truck roll across the beach and into the sea yesterday. Ironically, the black pickup came to a stop in the “no swimming” zone marked by a red flag, indicating that it’s is dangerous to enter the water at that part of the beach. The…

  • Covid-19 News

    Phuket government officially requests the opening of land, water and air links

    The southern resort island province of Phuket will ask permission from Bangkok to reopen its airport, sea ports and permanent road access to the mainland (Sarasin Bridge) after several days with no new Covid-19 infections detected. The provincial governor says the province will ask the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand for approval to reopen the airport this Saturday. The CAAT ordered…

  • Tourism News

    Minister proposes 300 baht tourist levy

    It’s going to be challenging enough for both the Thai tourism industry and the travellers to get Thailand’s tourist wheels in motion again without a new levy being added as well. But now, the Tourism and Sports Ministry says they’re considering a new 300 baht tax from every foreign arrival. The reasoning is that the new levy would cover “pandemic…

  • Phuket News

    Leatherback turtles return to Phuket and Phang Nga coastlines

    “This is a very good sign for us because many areas for spawning have been destroyed by humans. No such nests had been found for the previous five years.” Despite the economic ravages due to the impacts of the Covid-19 outbreak in Thailand, the break from mass tourism has been a boon to Phuket and Phang Nga wildlife. Leatherback sea turtles,…

  • Phuket News

    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…

  • Environment News

    Old Thai habits die hard: Businesses are trying but shoppers remain stubborn

    GRAPHICS: The Nation Thailand is now abuzz over the issue of plastic pollution. This topic is now being widely discussed among Thai netizens, who have been suggesting many measures, including controlling the use of plastic bags at supermarkets and convenience stores. But so much of daily Thai life still revolves around single-use plastics it is taking radical changes in behaviour and…

  • Pattaya News

    The death of a Canadian found floating off Chonburi remains a mystery

    Mystery still surrounds the death of a 46 year old Canadian found by fishermen floating in the sea off the Chonburi coast early yesterday (Wednesday). https://www.facebook.com/thethaigernews/posts/1873073676103785 Daily News reports that the victim was wearing trousers and shoes when he was found. Laem Chabang police responded to the call with the Sawang Pratheep Sri Racha emergency response team. The man’s body was…