Songkhla

  • Thailand NewsSongkhla flood relief scare debunked amid robbery claims

    Songkhla flood relief scare debunked amid robbery claims

    The chief of Songkhla’s Thepha district has swiftly denied shocking allegations that villagers from the Tha Muang district robbed a team of volunteers delivering flood relief on Sunday, December 1. The accusations, made in a now-deleted social media post, caused widespread panic but officials insisted it was a misunderstanding. Traisulee Taisaranakul, the spokesperson for the Interior Ministry, revealed today that…

  • South Thailand NewsSongkhla floods wash away bookings in Hat Fai wipeout (video)

    Songkhla floods wash away bookings in Hat Fai wipeout (video)

    Flood chaos in Songkhla and the wider Deep South has left the Malaysian market in tatters, forcing a total wipeout of hotel and tour bookings in Hat Yai for the next two weekends. The relentless downpours have thrown travel plans into disarray, causing a domino effect on local tourism, just as things were heating up. Songchai Mungprasithichai, the head chief…

  • Thailand NewsRTN to the rescue: Fishing boat capsizes in Songkhla

    RTN to the rescue: Fishing boat capsizes in Songkhla

    The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) leapt into action on Sunday after a fishing boat capsized in the treacherous Gulf of Thailand, leaving its five crew members stranded. The alarm was raised by the Pattani Port Control Centre, alerting the Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Centre Region 2 (MECC) to the disaster, which occurred roughly 128 kilometres east of the Songkhla Channel.…

  • Thailand NewsTorrential rain causes severe flooding in Songkhla, roads closed

    Torrential rain causes severe flooding in Songkhla, roads closed

    Torrential rain in Songkhla has wreaked havoc as roads have been inundated with water, leading to significant disruptions. The incessant downpour has caused flooding in several key areas, with water levels reaching up to 70 centimetres. Local officials have been forced to close certain routes, including the critical Kanjanavanich Road, which connects the Hat Yai district to the Mueang Songkhla…

  • Thailand NewsCaterpillar outbreak devastates Songkhla’s coconut plantations

    Caterpillar outbreak devastates Songkhla’s coconut plantations

    A significant outbreak of black-headed caterpillars has severely impacted coconut plantations across four districts in Songkhla, causing extensive damage to the crops. Local agricultural officials are responding by deploying parasitic wasps and chemical agents to combat the infestation. Agricultural experts have reported that the black-headed caterpillar infestation is affecting coconut trees in the Sathing Phra Peninsula and other areas of…

  • Thailand NewsCyber police arrest Thai woman for illegal lending in Songkhla

    Cyber police arrest Thai woman for illegal lending in Songkhla

    Cyber police executed a raid on a residence in Songkhla to apprehend a woman involved in illegal money lending with a staggering interest rate of 15%. The operation uncovered weapons, land deeds, and multiple vehicles used as collateral. The investigation revealed a turnover exceeding 1 million baht. A team led by Jirawat Phayungtham, acting commander of the Cyber Crime Investigation…

  • Crime NewsVillage rocked by shooting of admin member’s son in Songkhla

    Village rocked by shooting of admin member’s son in Songkhla

    A serious shooting incident involving a local administrative organisation member’s son raised alarm in a village in Songkhla. The police are currently investigating potential family disputes and village conflicts as motives behind the attack, which left the victim severely injured. A coordinated effort by local police, including Sirikoson Prabgree, head of Khuan Niang Police Station, and Dusit Promsin, head of…

  • Thailand NewsFatal shooting in Songkhla after heated altercation

    Fatal shooting in Songkhla after heated altercation

    A heated altercation led to a fatal shooting in Songkhla when an ice delivery man was shot dead by a rival. The confrontation occurred yesterday, October 27, in Singhanakhon district, Songkhla province, at around 7.30pm. CCTV footage revealed the confrontation between the victim, 23 year old Thanakorn and his assailant, 33 year old Kritnai. Thanakorn, riding a sidecar motorcycle, encountered Kritnai,…

  • Thailand NewsPhatthalung unveils 71 billion baht airport plan to boost tourism

    Phatthalung unveils 71 billion baht airport plan to boost tourism

    A plot of land spanning 1,496 rai near Songkhla Lake in Phatthalung has been earmarked for constructing a new airport, aimed at boosting tourism and transport in the southern province and its neighbours. Anticipated to become a central hub for Phatthalung, Songkhla, and Nakhon Si Thammarat, the land in Khuan Maphrao subdistrict, Mueang district is owned by the Department of…

  • Thailand NewsCat found abandoned at temple in Songkhla

    Cat found abandoned at temple in Songkhla

    A CCTV camera captured a man and a woman on a motorcycle with a sidecar abandoning a cat in a sack at a temple in Songkhla. The Hope Songkhla urges the owner to help find it, as abandoning animals is illegal. A report from Songkhla detailed footage from a surveillance camera showing two individuals on a three-wheeled motorcycle, likely scrap…

  • Thailand NewsGoing bananas: Songkhla’s top fritter vendor in a slippery situation

    Going bananas: Songkhla’s top fritter vendor in a slippery situation

    A well-known banana fritter vendor in Songkhla is facing difficulties due to a sharp increase in the price of bananas and a shortage of supply. Sales have dropped, and profits have dwindled, forcing some vendors to raise their prices. However, one vendor decided to keep her prices the same out of concern for her customers. At the entrance to the…

  • Thailand NewsRubber plantation worker shot dead near home in Songkhla

    Rubber plantation worker shot dead near home in Songkhla

    A rubber plantation caretaker was fatally shot in Songkhla’s Sadao district while riding his motorcycle home, just 20 metres from his house. Police are actively investigating to apprehend the perpetrator. The Deputy Inspector at Sadao Police Station, Phongsakon Paochanarong, today, August 13, revealed the incident. The shooting occurred at about 8pm yesterday at the entrance of Ban Rai Tok Dan…

  • Thailand NewsSongkhla raid uncovers smuggled goods worth 8 million baht

    Songkhla raid uncovers smuggled goods worth 8 million baht

    Songkhla police raided a warehouse used to store smuggled goods, including e-cigarettes and foreign alcohol, with an estimated loss of 8 million baht. Investigations are underway to apprehend all involved parties. Chamleng Buasong, a Songkhla excise officer, led a coordinated operation with officers from the Excise Department, Region 9 Excise Office, Hat Yai Police Station, and Hat Yai District Administrative…

  • Thailand NewsSongkhla police seize over 30 million baht in meth and ice

    Songkhla police seize over 30 million baht in meth and ice

    Police in Songkhla seized more than 1 million methamphetamine (meth) pills and 400 grammes of crystal meth (Ice), valued at over 30 million baht. The suspects, previously involved in multiple serious crimes, are linked to a significant drug distribution network. Police in Songkhla province announced the major drug bust, which took place at the provincial police headquarters yesterday. The press…

  • Thailand NewsThai man arrested for special needs girl sexual abuse

    Thai man arrested for special needs girl sexual abuse

    A 25 year old Thai man was arrested for allegedly luring an 18 year old special needs girl onto his motorcycle and taking her to a secluded area where he committed indecent acts. The police caught him at his grandfather’s house following a warrant issued earlier. The Songkhla Provincial Police, together with Hat Yai Police and the Anti-Human Trafficking Division,…

  • Thailand NewsNine arrested in Songkhla drug raid, crystal meth seized

    Nine arrested in Songkhla drug raid, crystal meth seized

    A police raid on a house in Songkhla’s Mueang district led to the arrest of nine people for alleged drug use, along with the seizure of crystal methamphetamine (Ice). Border Patrol Police executed the raid in Thung Wang subdistrict yesterday, July 10, discovering six men and three women partaking in a drug-fuelled party. The suspects attempted to escape upon seeing…

  • Thailand NewsVietnamese trawler detained for illegal fishing in Thai waters

    Vietnamese trawler detained for illegal fishing in Thai waters

    A Vietnamese trawler with four crewmen was detained yesterday for illegally fishing in Thai territorial waters, according to the Thai navy. The incident took place south of Koh Kra, yesterday, July 4, where the Second Naval Area Command, led by deputy commander Phichit Srirungruang, ordered the HTMS Sattahip to conduct a patrol following intelligence reports of unauthorised fishing activities. The…

  • Thailand NewsSongkhla police arrest illegal workers in Koh Pha Ngan crackdown

    Songkhla police arrest illegal workers in Koh Pha Ngan crackdown

    Police in Songkhla launched an operation targeting illegal foreign workers, arresting six Myanmar nationals and one Thai employer for working outside their permitted rights in Koh Pha Ngan. This action follows complaints from local leaders and residents. The operation was ordered by Sak Sira, the Commissioner of Tourist Police, and executed by Winich Boonchit, a senior officer in the Tourist…

  • Thailand NewsTeen dies, two injured in Songkhla knife attack leading to crash

    Teen dies, two injured in Songkhla knife attack leading to crash

    A 15 year old boy riding with two friends was attacked by three 14 year olds armed with knives, resulting in a crash that left one dead and two seriously injured. Police are coordinating with the guardians for the suspects to surrender. Investigators at Hat Yai Police Station, Songkhla province, led by Phum Balthip and Dusit Phromsin detained three 14…

  • Thailand NewsBlackchin tilapia fish threatens Songkhla Lake

    Blackchin tilapia fish threatens Songkhla Lake

    The Songkhla provincial fisheries office is urging the public to report any sightings of the invasive blackchin tilapia in local waterways. This predatory fish, originally from Africa, poses a severe threat to the delicate balance of Songkhla’s aquatic ecosystems. Sightings of the blackchin tilapia have been confirmed in several canals within the Ranot district, which are directly connected to Songkhla…

  • Thailand NewsFake police officer causes uproar in Songkhla snooker hall

    Fake police officer causes uproar in Songkhla snooker hall

    A man claiming to be a police officer caused a scene after parking his car in the middle of the road in Songkhla Province, boasting about his rank and causing a disturbance in a snooker hall. The incident led to a formal complaint against him. The incident occurred yesterday when a Facebook user posted about a troubling encounter in the…

  • Thailand NewsTired thief caught red-handed: Motorcycle stolen in Songkhla

    Tired thief caught red-handed: Motorcycle stolen in Songkhla

    A thief was apprehended in Songkhla after stealing a sidecar motorcycle, claiming he was too exhausted from walking and saw the vehicle with the key left in the ignition. Police issued a warning to owners about leaving keys in vehicles to prevent such incidents. Today, captured CCTV footage reveals the theft of a Honda sidecar motorcycle in Songkhla on the…

  • Thailand NewsChiang Mai University tops regional state rankings

    Chiang Mai University tops regional state rankings

    Chiang Mai University has been named the most popular regional state university in Thailand this year, according to the latest uniRank rankings. The rankings, which evaluate universities based on website popularity, were released today. UniRank evaluates university popularity based on three main criteria: website popularity, accuracy and completeness of information, and the frequency of updated news. These comprehensive criteria ensure…

  • Thailand NewsSongkhla pushes for cruise terminal to boost tourism

    Songkhla pushes for cruise terminal to boost tourism

    The Songkhla Tourism Association is calling for government intervention to boost tourism by constructing a cruise ship terminal and introducing direct flights from Chinese cities to Hat Yai. President of the Songkhla Tourism Promotion Association Songchai Mungprasithichai announced plans to seek government support for direct flights to Hat Yai, proposing routes such as Kunming-Hat Yai to attract more Chinese tourists…

  • Thailand NewsDerailed heist: Thieves steal railway crossings equipment in Songkhla

    Derailed heist: Thieves steal railway crossings equipment in Songkhla

    Thieves have stolen signal poles, barrier arms, and other equipment from 17 railway crossings in Songkhla, putting passengers, pedestrians, and motorists at risk. The thefts occurred in the Khuan Niang, Hat Yai, and Sadao districts, focusing primarily on the Hat Yai-Padang Besar route in the Sadao district. Equipment was stolen from nine out of the 10 crossings in this area.…

  • Business NewsBetting on Songkhla: Legal casino spin to boost border tourism

    Betting on Songkhla: Legal casino spin to boost border tourism

    Tourism operators in Songkhla urge the government to consider developing an entertainment complex with a legal casino to revitalise tourism in border areas and reduce dependence on Malaysian visitors. As the government reviews a project for an integrated entertainment complex, Songchai Mungprasithichai, President of the Songkhla Tourism Promotion Association, highlighted the potential of Ban Dan Nok and the area around…

  • Thailand NewsPakistani and Thai wife arrested for murder of Indian in Songkhla

    Pakistani and Thai wife arrested for murder of Indian in Songkhla

    Police arrested a Pakistani man and his Thai wife for the murder of an Indian man in the southern province of Songkhla. The motive is suspected to be a business conflict. The dead body of a foreign man was found on the roadside in Songkhla on May 15 with two stab wounds and a gunshot wound. Police later identified the…

  • Environment NewsSummer storm wreaks havoc in Hat Yai, southern Thailand

    Summer storm wreaks havoc in Hat Yai, southern Thailand

    The city of Hat Yai in Songkhla was hit by a severe summer storm yesterday, resulting in significant damage to public infrastructure. Billboards and electricity poles were toppled by the powerful gale. The incident occurred at 3pm, yesterday, May 5, and was covered by local media. Remarkably, despite the storm’s intensity, no injuries or fatalities were reported. The destructive storm…

  • Thailand NewsThai Cabinet approves UNESCO Heritage Status for Songkhla

    Thai Cabinet approves UNESCO Heritage Status for Songkhla

    Thailand has set its sights on securing UNESCO World Heritage status for four ancient towns nestled within the southern province of Songkhla. The Cabinet’s resounding approval on April 9, marks a pivotal step towards immortalising the rich cultural tapestry of this southern gem. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has been tasked with crafting a proposal that was scheduled…

  • Thailand NewsSongkhla man arrested for multiple sexual offenses against teen

    Songkhla man arrested for multiple sexual offenses against teen

    The arrest of a 43 year old man, Sativat, on charges of multiple sexual offenses in Songkhla province has triggered a meticulous police operation led by the Commander of the Anti-Human Trafficking Division. The suspect, identified as the father of the victim’s friends, is accused of committing heinous acts against a 17 year old girl, including rape and molestation. Yesterday,…