Taiwanese Tourist Dies After Snorkeling in Krabi
Krabi –
A Taiwanese tourist died after snorkeling at an island in Mueang Krabi.
The Mueang Krabi Police told the Phuket Express they were notified of the incident by Krabi Hospital on Tuesday (February 28th). Mr....
Five Foreigners Rescued After Long-tail Boat Breaks Down in Krabi
Krabi –
Five foreign tourists have been rescued after a long-tail boat broke down in Krabi.
Staffers from the Hat-Nopparat Thara Mu-Ko Phi Phi National Park told the Phuket Express that on Wednesday (May 31st) they...
UPDATE: British Man Arrested after Attacking Phuket Tuk Tuk Taxi Driver
Phuket –
A British man was arrested in Krabi after he reportedly attacked a Tuk Tuk taxi driver in Phuket over a fare payment dispute.
Our previous story:
A disagreement over taxi fare payment turned violent when...
Russian DJ Arrested After Hit-and-Run Accident in Surat Thani
Surat Thani -
In Surat Thani, a wanted Russian DJ found himself in police custody after a hit-and-run incident on Pha Ngan Island. The accident resulted in serious injuries to a motorbike rider.
According to the...
Two Bryde’s Whales Spotted near Island in Surat Thani
Surat Thani –
Two Bryde’s whales were spotted near an island in Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park.
Mr. Suthin Prompalad, the head of the national park, told The Phuket Express that two Bryde’s whales were...
Czech couple seriously injured after being hit by pickup truck in Phang Nga while...
Phang Nga-
A Czech couple have sustained serious injuries after being hit by a pickup truck while crossing a road in Khao Lak.
The Khao Lak Police was notified of the accident last night at 7:30...
Ninety-one Sea Turtle Eggs Found on Beach in Phang Nga
Phang Nga -
Ninety-one sea turtle eggs were found on a beach in Similan National Park.
The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) Phang Nga office told the Phuket Express that on Sunday (May...
Sea Turtle Lays 118 Eggs on Beach in Phang Nga
Phang Nga –
A leatherback sea turtle laid 125 eggs on a beach in the Thai Mueang district.
The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) told the Phuket Express that on Monday (December 18th)...
Phang Nga Celebrates Successful 15th Leatherback Turtle Hatchery of the Season
Phang Nga—
On April 20th, 2024, Phuket local media reported a social post from Khao Lampi-Hat Thai Mueang National Park regarding the 15th leatherback turtle natural hatchery of the season in Phang Nga.
Khao Lampi-Hat Thai...
Phuket’s biggest stories from last week: Missing German tourist dominates Phuket media but safely...
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