Swiss Expat Arrested in Trang for Alleged Assault on Elderly Woman at Supermarket
Trang, Thailand-
On Tuesday, March 5th, the Trang City Police apprehended a man identified only as Mr. Straumann, a 60-year-old Swiss national, following an alleged attack on Mrs. Natchanan Khickkham, a 58-year-old Thai woman, at...
Koh Samui Experiences Tourism Surge: Fully Booked Flights and Hotels Amid Summer Season
Surat Thani—
On March 27th, 2024, Koh Samui local media reported a large number of foreign tourists flocking to Koh Samui, Surat Thani. It was reported that Bangkok Airways was fully booked for 43 flights...
Thai Hotels Association Reports Strong Booking Rates for Songkran, Anticipates Tourism Challenges Amid Middle...
National—
On April 20th, 2024, Mr. Tienprasit Chaiyapatanan, the President of the Thai Hotels Association (THA), publicly revealed satisfying accommodation booking rates for large Songkran events from April 13th to 15th with 90% of hotels...
Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Phuket Voted World’s Best Tourist Destination, and...
The following is our weekly feature in which we highlight the top local stories in our area of Phuket from the past week. The number of stories differs from week to week.
These are chosen...
Thailand to Toughen Penalties for Drunk DrivingÂ
PRESS RELEASE:
The government has initiated efforts to enhance penalties for drunk drivers who cause injuries and road accidents. The Don't Drive Drunk Foundation (DDD) recently submitted a petition to the House committee studying the...
Phuket Warned of Possible Flash Floods
Phuket-
The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) has issued a warning regarding heavy rain and potential flash floods in Phuket.
According to Mr. Surasri Kittimonton, Secretary of the ONWR, the period from July 3rd...
Pakistani Serial Thieves Arrested in Phuket for Short Change Artist Scams in Pattaya and...
Phuket, Thailand – Two Pakistani nationals were apprehended in Kamala after a series of thefts involving a clever 1,000 baht banknote trick. The suspects targeted businesses across Phuket, Pattaya, and other provinces.
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Paetongtarn Shinawatra Officially Appointed as Thailands 31st Prime Minister
National —
At 9:29 AM on August 18th, 2024, Thai national media reported that the Secretary-General of the House of Representatives Pol. SubLt. Apat Sukhanan presented a royal command at the Pheu Thai Party headquarters...
UPDATE: Thai Doctor to Fight after Phuket Kwaeng Court Dismisses Controversial Case Involving Swiss...
Phuket –
A young Thai Doctor will continue to fight and file an appeal after the Phuket Kwaeng Court has dismissed a case involving a Swiss Expat allegedly assaulting a Thai doctor in front of...
Phuket hotel workers gather to support hotel owner after hotel gets shut down for...
Patong –
Over a hundred Phuket hotel workers gathered at the Patong Bay Hill Resort Hotel in Patong, Phuket, to support hotel owner Preechawut (Prab) Keesin after the hotel was reported violating legal closing times...
