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Koh Panyi woman killed, crushed by Phuket–Takua Pa delivery truck
Koh Panyi woman killed, crushed by Phuket–Takua Pa delivery truck
Monday 8 December 2025 03:12 PM
PHANG NGA: A 38-year-old woman from Koh Panyi died after her motorcycle was struck by a refrigerated delivery truck on the bypass road in Kok Kloi, Takua Thung District, Phang Nga, police have confirmed.
Man killed in Patong head-on motorbike collision
Man killed in Patong head-on motorbike collision
Monday 8 December 2025 11:50 AM
PHUKET: A 25-year-old man was killed and a woman seriously injured in a head-on motorbike collision in Patong last night (Dec 7).
Austrian man collapses, dies in Kata
Austrian man collapses, dies in Kata
Wednesday 3 December 2025 09:04 AM
PHUKET: An Austrian man collapsed in his hotel room in Kata and later died early yesterday morning (Dec 2), with police confirming there were no signs of foul play.
Hong Kong arrests suspects as fire death toll tops 150
Hong Kong arrests suspects as fire death toll tops 150
Tuesday 2 December 2025 10:15 AM
HONG KONG: Police in Hong Kong have arrested 14 suspects in a probe into the city’s deadliest fire in decades, finding “substandard” netting on building exteriors that failed to halt flames from spreading, authorities said yesterday (Dec 1).
Death toll claims stoke concerns over true scale of disaster
Death toll claims stoke concerns over true scale of disaster
Tuesday 2 December 2025 09:06 AM
HAT YAI: Growing discrepancies between the official flood death toll and claims from rescue volunteers have intensified public concern over the true scale of the Hat Yai disaster.
Russian man, 69, dies after rescue at Kalim Beach
Russian man, 69, dies after rescue at Kalim Beach
Monday 1 December 2025 11:11 AM
PHUKET: A 69-year-old Russian man has died after apparently drowning while swimming off Kalim Beach yesterday (Nov 30).
British tourist drowns at Freedom Beach
British tourist drowns at Freedom Beach
Sunday 30 November 2025 12:13 PM
PHUKET: A 37-year-old British tourist drowned while swimming at Freedom Beach late yesterday morning (Nov 29), Patong Police have confirmed.
PM outlines relief and loans for flood victims
PM outlines relief and loans for flood victims
Saturday 29 November 2025 11:00 AM
HAT YAI: The government is preparing a series of relief and rehabilitation measures to help flood-affected residents return to normality as quickly as possible, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said yesterday (Nov 28).
Songkhla flood death toll rises to 55
Songkhla flood death toll rises to 55
Friday 28 November 2025 09:42 AM
BANGKOK: The death toll from the catastrophic floods in Songkhla has risen to 55, government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat said amid criticism over earlier reports in the day that cited only 25 fatalities in nine provinces.
Prince Chulcherm passes away aged 78
Prince Chulcherm passes away aged 78
Thursday 27 November 2025 12:26 PM
BANGKOK: Maj Gen MC Chulcherm Yugala, widely known as “Than Chai Mai”, a former Royal Household military officer, passed away peacefully at his residence in Mae Rim district of Chiang Mai this morning (Nov 27). He was 78.
Hong Kong high-rise fire kills at least 44, still burning
Hong Kong high-rise fire kills at least 44, still burning
Thursday 27 November 2025 11:50 AM
HONG KONG: Firefighters were still dousing a devastating fire today (Nov 27) which ripped through a Hong Kong high-rise complex, killing at least 44 people and leaving hundreds missing according to authorities.
Communications war room set up in the South
Communications war room set up in the South
Thursday 27 November 2025 10:41 AM
HAT YAI: Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob has ordered a 24-hour war room be set up to monitor flooding in the South - particularly in the Hat Yai district of Songkhla - and ensure uninterrupted telecommunications services for people seeking assistance.
Myanmar man killed in early-morning motorcycle crash in Patong
Myanmar man killed in early-morning motorcycle crash in Patong
Monday 24 November 2025 10:23 AM
PHUKET: A 22-year-old Myanmar man was killed in a motorcycle accident on Phrabarami Rd in the early hours of yesterday morning (Nov 23), Patong Police have confirmed.
Cambodia accused of dishonouring its fallen soldiers
Cambodia accused of dishonouring its fallen soldiers
Wednesday 19 November 2025 02:32 PM
BANGKOK: The Thai army has accused Phnom Penh of dishonouring the Cambodian soldiers who died in recent border clashes, and of disseminating false information to tarnish Thailand’s reputation.
Two bodies recovered from pickup that plunged off Sarasin Bridge
Two bodies recovered from pickup that plunged off Sarasin Bridge
Wednesday 19 November 2025 09:19 AM
PHUKET: Two bodies – a man and a woman – were recovered yesterday (Nov 18) from a pickup truck that crashed through a barrier on Sarasin Bridge before plunging into deep water below.
Honda hands over 1,160 helmets to Phuket officials
Honda hands over 1,160 helmets to Phuket officials
Tuesday 18 November 2025 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket officials have received more than 1,100 new safety helmets as part of a nationwide road-safety campaign marking the 60th anniversary of Thai Honda.
Canadian woman drowns on Phi Phi day trip
Canadian woman drowns on Phi Phi day trip
Monday 17 November 2025 11:00 AM
PHUKET: A 69-year-old Canadian tourist died yesterday (Nov 16) after losing consciousness while swimming at a popular dive site off Koh Phi Phi, local police have confirmed.
Senior Karon police officer commits gun suicide
Senior Karon police officer commits gun suicide
Monday 17 November 2025 08:30 AM
PHUKET: A senior police officer was found dead late on Friday night (Nov 14) after reportedly shooting himself during a domestic argument at an official police apartment building in Phuket Town.
Phang Nga woman reports sister’s suspected death in Cambodian scam gang
Phang Nga woman reports sister’s suspected death in Cambodian scam gang
Thursday 13 November 2025 11:50 AM
PHANG NGA: Police in Takua Thung District are investigating a report filed by a local woman who claimed her sister had been killed by members of a scam gang in Poipet, Cambodia ‒ though investigators have so far found no evidence to confirm the alleged death.
France marks decade since harrowing Paris attacks
France marks decade since harrowing Paris attacks
Thursday 13 November 2025 10:52 AM
PARIS: France today (Nov 13) marks a decade since suffering its worst attack, with the only surviving assailant jailed for life and plans for a long-term memorial.

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