A 22yearold Senegalese man, Cheikhonuna Ba, went missing while swimming at Freedom beach in Phuket on Friday. Fortyfive searchers from Karon municipality and other agencies continued the search operation on Saturday. ## Expanded Search Area
The ambitious Koh Samui Special Connection Highway Project aims to improve the infrastructure and connectivity of the island, in collaboration with the Expressway Authority of Thailand, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, and Surat Thani Province. ## A PublicPrivate Partnership
In the picturesque Koh Samui District of Surat Thani Province, people from all walks of life gather to celebrate and honor the birthday anniversary of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua. The festivities are filled with love, loyalty, and gratitude for the King’s benevolent reign.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has ordered the demolition of three illegally built resorts on Phu Thap Boek, a popular hillside tourism destination in Phetchabun province. Environment Minister Varawut Silpaarcha has tasked his adviser Yuthapol Angkinan, along with an environmental inspector and relevant agencies, to take swift action against the resorts.
Phuket International Airport is set to welcome direct flights from Saudi Arabia starting October, as reported by the airport director, Monchai Tanode. This development follows the normalization of bilateral relations between the two countries in the previous year. Phuket International Airport is set to welcome direct flights from Saudi Arabia starting October, as reported by the airport director, Monchai Tanode. This development follows the normalization of bilateral relations between the two countries in the previous year.
As the holidays approach, thousands of eager tourists and their vehicles are boarding ferries to the beautiful islands of Ko Kut and Ko Chang off the eastern province of Trat. On Friday morning, at the Laem Sok boat pier in tambon Ao Yai, Muang district, travelers embarked on five ferries that departed one after another between 10:30 AM and 1:00 PM.
Ko Samui, a popular island resort in the southern province of Surat Thani, has seen a significant increase in tourism during the recent sixday long holiday. The surge began on Friday, the first day of the extended vacation, which was made possible by the cabinet’s decision to declare Monday, July 31, an extra day off. This decision led to a bustling and lively atmosphere at the Ko Samui airport, with numerous Thai and foreign tourists arriving on the island.
Prime Minister Prayut Chanocha of Thailand recently held a meeting with Abdullah Mohammed Ibrahim AlSheikh, the chairman of Saudi Arabia’s Consultative Assembly. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss tourism and investment opportunities, particularly in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), which spans the provinces of Chon Buri, Rayong, and Chachoengsao. The deputy government spokeswoman, Tipanan Sirichana, elaborated that the meeting aimed to strengthen legislative cooperation between the two countries.
Experience the captivating allure of Thai culture and craftsmanship at EMPORIUM EMQUARTIER SENSE OF THAI – a celebration of royalty, creativity, and tradition. ## Event Overview
Fugitive former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra could be treated as an elderly prisoner if he returns to Thailand to face his jail term, according to the Department of Corrections. Thaksin’s daughter, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, announced that her father is set to arrive at Don Mueang airport on August 10. This would mark Thaksin’s first return to Thailand in 17 years.