TAT highlights anti-smoking laws in Thailand
PRESS RELEASE:
Travellers coming to Thailand should be aware that electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes or ‘vaping’) as well as shisha smoking and electronic shishas, are all illegal in the Kingdom.
Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)...
Koh Samui to Push for Medical Tourism with New Hospital
Surat Thani —
Thailand’s tropical holiday island of Koh Samui is promoting medical tourism with its new fifth hospital. The new healthcare center is expected to enhance tourists' confidence and benefit Samui's neighboring islands of...
UPDATE: Marine Search Launched for Two Missing Foreigners with Kayak in Phuket
Phuket –
A marine search was launched for two missing male foreigners with a kayak in Mueang Phuket.
Our previous story:
Two foreigners have been reported missing two days after they rented a kayak on Coconut Island...
UPDATE: More Than 22 Million Baht Seized in Relation to Patong Child Sexual Exploitation...
Patong –
More than 22-million-baht in property was seized from suspects in relation to a major Patong child sexual exploitation case.
Our previous story:
An illegal bar on Bangla Road in Patong was raided uncovering underage prostitutes...
UPDATE: Oil Cleaning Continues After Samui Ferry was Partially Submerged
Donsak, Surat Thani –
Oil cleaning has continued after oil stains were found in other areas in Donsak after a Samui Ferry was partially submerged.
Our previous stories:
A ferry was partially submerged and damaged after being...
Cruise Liner Arrives in Phuket with 2,000 Tourists
Phuket –
A cruise liner from Malaysia with 2,000 tourists arrived at a pier in Wichit.
On Monday (May 15th) the Phuket Marine Office Chief, Mr. Chayapong Pranit, welcomed more than 2,000 tourists who arrived on...
Driver Injured and Eight Vehicles Damaged after Minivan Crashes into Patong Shop
Patong –
A driver sustained injuries after his minivan crashed into a power pole and a shop in Patong. In total eight vehicles were damaged in the incident.
Emergency responders were notified of the accident at...
36-Year-Old Spanish Man with Interpol Red Notice Arrested at Phuket Airport
Phuket –
A 36-year-old Spanish man with an Interpol Red Notice flagged against his name was arrested at Phuket International Airport after arriving from Singapore.
Phuket Immigration told the Phuket Express that on Thursday (June 22nd)...
Man Dies After Being Hit by Falling Glass in Thalang
Thalang –
A trailer truck driver died after glass sheets carried by a crane fell down on him.
Captain Warawut Sensoap of the Cherng Talay Police was notified by a local at the construction site of...
Oil Stains Found on Some Phuket Beaches
Phuket –
Oil stains were found on several beaches in Thalang along with a baby sea turtle that appeared to have been impacted by the oil.
The head of the Sirinat National Park, Mr. Sorasak Rananan,...
