44 Foreign Drivers Arrested in Patong with No Driving Licenses
Patong –
Forty-four foreign drivers have been arrested in Patong for not having driving licenses.
The crackdown was launched last night (February 9th) after twenty French motorbike racers had been arrested after causing a public nuisance...
TAT leads ‘Amazing New Chapters’ roadshow to key Chinese cities
PRESS RELEASE:
Involving 61 Thai tourism suppliers, the roadshow is visiting Shanghai, Chengdu and Guangzhou, and will see the launch of a campaign created specifically for the Chinese market.
Bangkok, 21 February, 2023 – The Tourism Authority...
More than 15,000 Tourists Join in Full Moon Party on Phangan Island
Phangan Island, Surat Thani –
More than 15,000 tourists joined in the Full Moon Party on Phangan Island in Surat Thani.
The Sumui Public Relations Department told the Phuket Express that the Full Moon Party this...
Four ports in Andaman Plan to Connect Phuket to Phang Nga and Krabi
Andaman –
Four ports development and construction projects in the 'Andaman Ring' are being planned to connect Phuket, Phang Nga, and Krabi.
The Acting Director General of the Marine Department revealed the project to the Phuket...
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...
Foreign Tourist Allegedly Steals Clothes from a Shop in Ao Nang
Ao Nang –
A foreign tourist allegedly stole clothes from a local shop in Ao Nang, Krabi and the incident was caught on CCTV.
The owner of a clothes shop in Ao Nang reported the incident...
TAT Pushes for Increased Visa Quota for Chinese Tourists
PRESS RELEASE:
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pushing for an increase in the visa quota for Chinese tourists as demand from China is rising and the sector is recovering. Currently, the Thai embassy...
Thousands of Runners Join the 113th Thai Mueang Run in Phang Nga
Phang Nga –
About 2,000 runners joined in the 113th Thai Mueang Run in Phang Nga.
The running on Sunday (June 4th) started at 6:00 A.M. and was led by Phang Nga Vice Governor Ms. Niracha...
‘Regional OTOP Festival’ is Currently Underway in Phuket Town
Phuket –
The annual ‘Regional OTOP Festival’ which is being held until July 2nd at Saphan Hin in Phuket Town is expected to generate at least 30 million baht.
The festival was officially launched on Monday...
Injured Baby Monkey Rescued in Phuket
Phuket –
An injured monkey has been rescued on a hill in Phuket.
The head of the Khao Phra Thaeo Nature and Wildlife Study Center, Mr. Pongchart Chueahom, told the Phuket Express that earlier this week...
