Local News Archives - Page 46 of 56 - Ko Samui & Ko Phangan

Annual Inter-School Sports Competition: Fostering Sportsmanship and Skills in Thai Youth

richard1 year ago4 mins

The importance of sports in shaping young minds and promoting a healthy lifestyle cannot be overstated. It is with this spirit that the Thai Government, through the Department of Physical Education, organized an annual interschool sports competition for students under the Koh Samui Municipality in 2013. The event, held at the prestigious Suphachalasai National Stadium, aimed to encourage students to participate in sports, learn the values of sportsmanship, and acquire essential skills in their chosen disciplines.

Investigation Underway for Phuket Oil Slicks

richard1 year ago3 mins

In recent news, Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpaarcha has ordered the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) and the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) to locate the culprits responsible for the oil slicks and tar balls discovered on various beaches in Phuket last Friday.

Kayak Found: Key Evidence in Koh Phangan Murder Case

richard1 year ago4 mins

A shocking murder on the popular Thai island of Koh Phangan has made headlines as police find the kayak believed to have been used by the alleged killer, Spanish chef Daniel Sancho Bronchalo. The 29yearold is accused of murdering his Colombian lover, Edwin Arrieta Arteaga, 44, and dismembering his body.

Investigation of Spaniard in Connection to Body Parts Found on Koh Phangan

richard1 year ago3 mins

On the popular southern island of Koh Phangan, known for its Full Moon parties, a Spanish man has been taken in for questioning in connection with the discovery of human body parts at a landfill site. Police, forensic officers, and medical staff from Koh Phangan Hospital responded to the scene on Friday after finding more body parts inside a black plastic bag at the dump site in Moo 4, Surat Thani province.

Phuket Authorities Increase Safety Measures Following Recent Drownings

richard1 year ago3 mins

Phuket officials are on high alert following five tragic drownings, including four foreign tourists, in the past week. The drownings occurred at Freedom beach, Karon beach, and Surin beach. With a total of 12 drownings since the beginning of the year, authorities are taking action to ensure visitor safety.

Phuket Rids Beaches of Oil Slicks

richard1 year ago3 mins

Local authorities and residents have been working tirelessly to remove oil slicks and tar balls from four beaches in Sirinat National Park in Thalang district. The park’s chief, Sorasak Rananan, was alerted about the issue on Friday, and the cleanup process has continued since then.

Firework Warehouse Explosion: Owners Arrested

richard1 year ago2 mins

The owners of a fireworks warehouse in Narathiwat that exploded last weekend, killing 12 people and injuring 121, turned themselves in to police, according to a local source. The couple, identified as Sompong Napol, 42, and Piyanuch Puengwirawat, 42, crossed the border from Malaysia via the Sadao checkpoint after police issued warrants for their arrest in connection with the July 29 explosion in Tambon Muno, Sungai Kolok district.

Rising Dangers at Phuket Beaches: Two More Tourists Drown

richard1 year ago4 mins

Two Indian tourists tragically drowned at Karon beach in Phuket on August 2nd, 2023, while a third survived the ordeal after being rescued. This heartbreaking incident now brings the total number of tourists who have drowned in Phuket’s waters to four in just five days.

Spanish Man Denies Involvement in Koh Phangan Murder

richard1 year ago3 mins

On the island of Koh Phangan, known for its Full Moon parties, a chilling discovery was made. Human body parts, including a sawedoff pelvis and intestines, were found inside a fertilizer sack at a garbage dump. More remains were later discovered in a black plastic bag, containing two legs and clothing items.

Phuket Overstayer Arrested with Cocaine

richard1 year ago2 mins

Phuket authorities have arrested a Nigerian man on Thursday for overstaying his visa and possessing cocaine. The arrest is part of an ongoing crackdown by immigration police on foreigners residing in the country illegally. Phuket authorities have arrested a Nigerian man on Thursday for overstaying his visa and possessing cocaine. The arrest is part of an ongoing crackdown by immigration police on foreigners residing in the country illegally.