Belgian Kite Surfer Dies in Storm-Driven Tragedy in Prachuap Khiri Khan
Prachuap Khiri Khan —
On January 14th, 2024, a 56-year-old Belgian tourist lost his life while kite surfing at Khao Kalok Beach in Pranburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan. Strong winds reportedly swept him into nearby rocks...
Gulf of Thailand Faces Severe Weather from Strong Cold Front
South —
On January 12th, 2025, a powerful cold front from China spread over Thailand and the South China Sea, intensifying northeast monsoon winds and causing severe impacts across the Gulf of Thailand. Coastal provinces...
Pattani Authorities Tighten Security After Bomb Blast Injures Police and Civilians
Pattani —
On January 3rd, 2025, security checkpoints were established across Pattani to intercept suspects and vehicles potentially fleeing after violent incidents.
This followed a bombing in Saiburi district targeting traffic police officers at a...
Pattani Bombing Near School Injures Six Traffic Police Officers
Pattani —
On the morning of January 3rd, 2025, a bombing near Ban Kalapho School in Sai Buri District, Pattani, left six traffic police officers injured and disrupted the safety of the school community.
The...
Chartered Tour Bus Crash in Surat Thani: 5 Dead, Dozens Injured
Surat Thani —
At 7:30 PM on January 1st, 2025, a Betong-Bangkok chartered tour bus crashed into a tree along Highway 41 in Chaiya District, Surat Thani, leaving five dead and dozens injured.
Surat Thani Governor...
Pattani Prison Brawl: 1 Dead, 12 Injured in Football Dispute
Pattani —
On January 1st, 2025, the Department of Corrections reported an inmate brawl at Pattani Central Prison, resulting in 12 injuries, including two in critical condition, and one death caused by a sharp metal...
At least Five People Die in Surat Thani Bus Crash
Surat Thani, January 1st, 2025 – A devastating incident unfolded in Chai Ya on New Year's Day when a tour bus driver lost control and crashed into a tree on the main No. 41...
High-Risk Security Suspect Escapes in Pattani, Officer Killed in Custody Incident
Pattani —
At 7:00 PM on December 25th, 2024, a high-profile suspect in security-related cases escaped custody during a transfer to Yala Province. The incident resulted in one officer killed and three others injured.
The suspect,...
Thailand to Remember the 20th Year after Losses from Tsunami
PRESS RELEASE:
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, in collaboration with other private and public partners, will host a commemorative event on the 20th anniversary of the Indian Ocean Tsunami from 26 to 27...
Thai Suspect Caught Smuggling 200 Protected Wild Animals from Indonesia to Bangkok
Chumphon —
On December 21st, 2024, highway police in Chumphon arrested a man suspected of smuggling over 200 protected wild animals from Indonesia to Bangkok.
Thai authorities, in collaboration with natural resource crime units, acted...
