Large storms will hit all regions over this weekend, Thai Meteorological Department warns
National —
The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a weather warning today, May 7th, for an approaching large storm that will likely be hitting 53 provinces across the nation. Â
Due to the announcement, the southeasterly winds...
67 guns, 3 bombs, 127,471 methamphetamine pills and 9,433 grams of crystal meth seized...
Phuket, Upper southern provinces –
 In total 67 guns, 3 bombs, 127,471 methamphetamine pills, and 9,433 grams of crystal methamphetamine were seized in seven tourism provinces in an upper southern crackdown including Phuket from...
85 baby sea turtles hatch and head out to the sea in the north...
Phang Nga –
 Eighty-five baby green sea turtles have successfully hatched and headed to their home in the Thai Mueang District, Phang Nga last night (May 5th).
The head of the Khao Lampi–Hat Thai Mueang...
Phuket sees 82 percent increase year over year in new tourism business registration, top...
Phuket –
 Phuket is at the top of the four southern provinces that focus on tourism in terms of new business registration with an 82 percent increase as the tourism economy has improved.
The Deputy...
Suspect arrested after allegedly snatching bag from a British tourist in Ao Nang, Krabi
Krabi –
 A suspect has been arrested after he allegedly snatched a bag that had a mobile phone, 10,000 baht in cash, and credit cards from a female British tourist while she was walking...
UPDATE: Canadian suspect who allegedly killed Canadian/Indian man in Phuket dies in Canada plane...
Canada-
 A wanted Canadian suspect who allegedly killed a Canadian – Indian man in Phuket over alleged organized crime and gang disputes died in an Ontario plane crash last weekend but was first reported...
Five people rescued from a car accident scene by two passing Thai Royal Navy...
Surat Thani —
 Five people who were stuck in their car after getting into an accident in Surat Thani were rescued by two passing Thai Royal Navy sailors who were on their journey home...
Thailand’s latest entry requirements as of Sunday May 1st, 2022
The following is a press release from the Tourism Authority of Thailand:
The following rules will be in effect from 1 May 2022, with specific requirements for vaccinated and unvaccinated / not fully vaccinated travelers...
Pickup overturns in Surat Thani, police investigate and find 220 kilograms of methamphetamine
Surat Thani —
Tha Chana police checked on an overturned pickup in Surat Thani and found 220 kilograms of methamphetamine worth 220 million baht. The driver reportedly fled the scene.Â
Around 6.15 p.m. on Thursday, April...
Tourism and Sports Minister to propose ‘Thailand Pass’ cancellation by June, but will stay...
Bangkok -
Minister of Tourism and Sports, Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, is planning to propose the cancellation of the 'Thailand Pass' registration system by June 1st and the collection of the 300-baht 'land entry' fee at the...
