Third phase of nominee crackdown in Phuket, Krabi and Phang Nga kicks off
THE THIRD phase of a large-scale crackdown on nominee networks in Phuket, Krabi, and Phang Nga provinces was launched today (June 20) with police helped by multiple agencies in stamping out illegal activities, PPTVHD36 said. Pol. Lt. Gen. Nophasin Phoolsawat, commander attached to the Office of the Commissioner General of Police, presided over the […]
Read MoreSenate panel pushes for turning Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi into single Asean hub
A SENATE committee proposed that the government develop Phuket, Phang Nga, and Krabi into a single Asean economic, tourism and transportation hub rather than letting them move along separately as has been the case so far, Naewna newspaper said today (May 8). Senator Chavapon Watthanavekin, vice chairman of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, said […]
Read MoreRescuers rappel down a slope to help cyclist in Phang Nga
A DRAMATIC rescue operation took place in Phang Nga province this morning (April 26) with skilled rescuers rappelling down a steep slope to pull up a cyclist participating in the “Tour of Andaman 2026” race after he plunged down the hillside, Naewna newspaper and FM91 radio said. At 9 a.m. the provincial Disaster Prevention […]
Read MoreMiddle East conflict hits Phang Nga tourism – hundreds of tour boats sitting idle
THE Middle East conflict has led to tourism in southern Phang Nga province declining with hundreds of tour boats sitting idle at Surakul pier, aka Kasom pier, in Takua Thung district which is a popular departure point for tours of Phang Nga Bay, Naewna newspaper said today (April 16). Ms. Chotimont (surname withheld), manager […]
Read MorePhang Nga villagers launch boat to ward off bad luck and welcome the New Year
PARTICIPATING in a traditional merit-making ceremony performed for hundreds of years were some villagers in Phang Nga who put out a special boat to sea to ward off bad luck and welcome the New Year, Naewna newspaper said last evening (Jan. 1). Presiding over the ceremony at Bang Sak beach, Bang Muang subdistrict, Takua […]
Read MoreChaos as flash floods hit Phang Nga tourist areas
HEAVY flash floods caused by Khao Lak mountain runoffs overflowing canals while running to the sea in Phang Nga province this afternoon (Oct. 22) inundated tourist areas alarming holidaymakers, Amarin TV said The strong mountain runoffs turned red after spreading from the canals at around 2 p.m. then swiftly flowed into Khao Lak […]
Read MoreUS has no plan to build naval base in southern Thailand
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE UNITED STATES has not planned to build a naval base in Thai territory on shore of the Andaman Sea as otherwise widely feared by the Thai public, a navy source said today (July 14). The US navy’s Indo-Pacific-based Seventh Fleet has had no alleged plan to build a naval […]
Read MoreDon’t allow US to set up a base here in exchange for tariff cut: Ex-official
THE government was urged to not try to get the US to reduce the 36 percent tariff on Thai goods which President Donald Trump is imposing on August 1 by allowing the superpower to set up a base in the country, Naewna newspaper said this morning (July 14). Mr. Nantiwat Samart, former secretary to […]
Read MoreAnother suspect held in planting of bomb-like devices in Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi
SECURITY officers arrested another suspect in the planting of bomb-like devices in Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi provinces late last night soon after he boarded a van in Phuket to travel to Far South Yala province, TV Channel 7 said this morning (June 28). The suspect, Mr. Rusman (surname withheld), was closely monitored by […]
Read MoreAnother bomb found next to the fence of Phang Nga Governor’s residence
AFTER a few explosives and bomb-like devices were found in Phang Nga, Krabi and Phuket this week, another bomb was found next to the fence of Phang Nga Governor’s residence this evening (June 26), Naewna newspaper said. Mr. Phairat Petsuwan, governor of the coastal province next to Phuket, has stepped up security mobilising officers […]
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