richard, Author at Ko Samui & Ko Phangan

Koh Samui Teqball Tour 2023: A Thrilling Sports Event in Paradise

richard1 year ago4 mins

Koh Samui, a picturesque island in Thailand, will host the exciting **Teqball Tour 2023** from August 10th to 13th. This event is organized by Koh Samui Municipality, in partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Koh Samui Office, TAT Koh Samui x Koh Phangan x Koh Tao, Tourism Association of Koh Samui, and the International Teqball Federation FITEQ. The tour aims to promote Teqball as a sport and Koh Samui as a prominent sports tourism destination.

Investigation of a Mysterious Find on Koh Phangan Island

richard1 year ago3 mins

A shocking discovery was made on Koh Phangan, a southern island in Thailand known for its full moon parties. The local authorities were informed by waste collectors that human remains, specifically a pelvis and intestines, were discovered at a dump in Moo 4 village of Koh Phangan municipality. The incident occurred around 12:30 pm on August 3, 2023.

Pattaya Tourist Hostage Video Revealed as Hoax

richard1 year ago3 mins

A video that recently surfaced, showing a group of MiddleEastern tourists held at gunpoint in Pattaya, has been confirmed as a hoax by local police. Two Myanmar workers involved in the prank now face potential imprisonment. ## Arrests and Confiscation

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No Demolition for Ashton Asoke Condo: BMA

richard1 year ago5 mins

The Ashton Asoke condominium project in Bangkok has received some relief as the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) announced that the luxury condo will not be demolished. Instead, the developer must obtain a new construction permit within 30 days. The Ashton Asoke condominium project in Bangkok has received some relief as the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) announced that the luxury condo will not be demolished. Instead, the developer must obtain a new construction permit within 30 days.

Tragic Drownings at Karon Beach

richard1 year ago3 mins

On a fateful Tuesday evening at Karon beach in Phuket, two Indian tourists tragically drowned, while another was rescued after being swept out to sea by powerful waves. This incident brings the total number of drowning victims in the area to four in just five days.

Transforming the Lives of Captive Elephants

richard1 year ago4 mins

The push to end commercial exploitation and restore Thailand’s national treasures to their natural habitat ## The Historical Role of Elephants in Thailand

SCB and OR Collaborate to Support SMEs with Solar Rooftop Loans

richard1 year ago5 mins

Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) continues to promote sustainability among SME entrepreneurs with its SCB SME Green Finance solutions. In partnership with PTT Oil and Retail Business PCL (OR), the bank has initiated a solar rooftop loan project custommade for PTT gas station dealers.

Fireworks Warehouse Explosion Leads to Police Hunt

richard1 year ago3 mins

On Wednesday, police issued arrest warrants for the owners of a fireworks warehouse in Narathiwat that exploded on Saturday. The blast in tambon Muno of Sungai Kolok district resulted in 12 fatalities, 121 injuries, and damage to 292 houses. The owners, Sompong Nakul and his wife Piyanuch Peungwirawat, failed to report for questioning on Tuesday.

Tourists Threatened by Gunman in Pattaya

richard1 year ago2 mins

Police in Pattaya are searching for a man caught on video holding a group of foreign tourists at gunpoint at the Sor Thor Ro 5 hill viewpoint. The 99second video shows the gunman, who appears to be of foreign descent, aged 2030 years, and about 170 centimeters tall, threatening around 20 men of MiddleEastern appearance. He ordered them to sit down next to each other while wielding a pistol.

Koh Lanta Portuguese Man O’ War Alert

richard1 year ago2 mins

Tourists visiting Koh Lanta island in Krabi province are being warned to avoid swimming in the sea following reported sightings of the deadly siphonophore known as the Portuguese man o’ war. ## Recent Sting Incident