AOT Speeds Up Andaman Airport Build
PRESS RELEASE:
Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT) is expediting the construction of the new Andaman International Airport, envisioned as a direct long-haul flight hub in Thailand's southern region.
Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit recently...
Missing Chinese Tourist From Nakhon Si Thammarat Found on Pha Ngan Island
Surat Thani –
A missing female Chinese tourist in Nakhon Si Thammarat was found safe on Pha Ngan Island in Surat Thani.
The Nakhon Si Thammarat City Police were notified of the incident earlier this week....
Phatthalung Suffers Worst Flooding in 43 Years
Phatthalung, Southern Thailand–
Phatthalung has suffered its worst flooding in 43 years, said local residents.
After heavy rain for many hours on Thursday (January 25th), flash floods from the Banthat mountain range hit Phatthalung. Seven villages...
Prime Minister Optimistic About Southern Land Bridge Project
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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has expressed confidence in the potential benefits of the 1-trillion-baht Land Bridge megaproject for Thailand's southern region. The project, which seeks to connect Ranong with Chumphon, includes the development...
Committee Plans Projects for Andaman Coast Development
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The Economic Development Joint Committee has convened to discuss the submission of 20 key projects focused on the development of Andaman coastal provinces. These projects, with a total budget of over 700 million...
Chinese Tourist Fatally Falls from Speed Boat at the Similan Islands in Phang Nga
Phang Nga—
At 1:45 PM, on January 20th, 2024, the Phang Nga Maritime Enforcement Command Center received a report of a Chinese tourist falling from a speed boat heading to the Similan Islands National Park...
Dolphin Rescued From Fishing Net in Trang – Video
Trang-
A dolphin has been rescued after getting stuck in a fishing net in the Kan Tang district.
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation reports that they were notified by the head of...
Children’s Day Disaster: 44 Kids Injured as Natural Disaster Rescue Vehicle Show Goes Awry...
Satun—
On January 13th, 2024, Satun local media reported an accident on Children’s Day in the Kuan Don Subdistrict in which officials were performing a show using a natural disaster rescue vehicle. A malfunction on...
Suspect Robs Shop at Gunpoint and Escapes with Gold Worth Half a Million Baht...
Nakhon Si Thammarat –
A suspect robbed a gold shop at gunpoint and then sped away with three gold items worth about more than half a million baht in the Tha Sala District, say police.
The...
Army Commander Refutes Claims of Legal Action Over Traditional Attire
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BANGKOK (NNT) - Fourth Army Region Commander Lt Gen Santi Sakuntanak has dismissed allegations that legal action is being taken against southern youths for wearing traditional Malay attire at a cultural fair, clarifying...
