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UPDATE: Phuket Speedboat crash: 2 tourists dead, 36 injured
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/06/2016
» Two speed boats collided in the sea off of Phuket. Two dead & 36 injured among mostly Korean & Chinese passengers.
Tigers cleared, temple faces legal action (SUNDAY UPDATE)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/06/2016
» With all 137 tigers removed, police and wildlife authorities will begin the task of gathering evidence that they believe could link Wat Pa Luang Ta Maha Bua to the worldwide illegal animal trade.
Dead baby tigers found in Tiger Temple freezer
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/06/2016
» After tip off to look in temple's kitchen, 40 dead baby tigers & animal parts confirm wildlife trafficking suspicions.
Koh Samui speedboat tragedy: 3 dead, 1 missing
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/05/2016
» 45 passengers in speedboat not wearing life jackets when speedboat overturned in wind-whipped seas off of Koh Samui.
Tiny Phuket islands tourism ban after coral damage
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/05/2016
» Tiny islands off Phuket (Koh Khai Nai, Khai Nok, Khai Nui) shut down to protect endangered coral reefs.
Driving in Thailand: Foreign tourists face strict controls
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/03/2016
» Many Chinese tourists like to drive their cars into Thailand. Now limited to province they enter, 30 days per trip & request 10 days before entering Thailand.
Chinese drivers causing alarm
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/02/2016
» Large number of Chinese tourists are taking advantage of easy vehicle entry regulations and their driving behaviour is causing great concern among locals.
Erawan bombers first targeted pier for Chinese tourists
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/02/2016
» Bangkok bombers initially targeted Chao Phraya river pier for dinner cruises for high Chinese casualties, chief of Thailand's police bomb squad told Reuters.
Bangkok bombing investigation not really finished
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/10/2015
» Bangkok bombing case almost officially closed, but enormous gaps & unknowns remain, 13 suspects at large, motive still unknown & entire diplomatic community disagrees with police about terrorism connection.
China's uncivilised tourist list: Don Meuang troublemakers added
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/09/2015
» Four troublemaker Chinese tourists led other tourists in shouting, hooting & singing in chaotic protest in Don Meuang departure lounge over delayed flight, added to govt uncivilized tourist blacklist.