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.
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.
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 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.
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.
The push to end commercial exploitation and restore Thailand’s national treasures to their natural habitat ## The Historical Role of Elephants in Thailand
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
On August 2, 2023, Thai police arrested a 28yearold Chinese man, Luo Zhipeng, in connection with a massive cache of smuggled, pirated goods found in a warehouse in Muang district, tambon Phraekasa, Samut Prakan province. The discovery included approximately 100,000 counterfeit items ranging from gas stoves and skateboards to hair clippers, camera bags, and table fans.
Maya Bay, a beautiful location in Krabi made famous by the Hollywood film “The Beach” starring Leonardo DiCaprio, will be closed to the public and tourists for two months during the monsoon season. This closure, lasting from August until September 30th, is aimed at the natural rehabilitation of the area while also prioritizing tourist safety, as strong waves make it difficult for boats to dock at Loh Sama Bay near Koh Phi Phi Le.
Koh Tao, a scenic island in the Gulf of Thailand northwest of Koh Samui, recently celebrated a new milestone. On July 28, the island saw a recordbreaking number of tourist arrivals, with 3,106 visitors arriving by boat. This surge in arrivals marked the beginning of a sixday government holiday that lasted until August 2.