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‘Biggest’ Israeli drug dealer on Koh Phangan arrested
Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 14/02/2026
» SURAT THANI - A major Israeli drug dealer, who operated out of the restaurant he owned on Koh Phangan, was arrested on Friday with narcotics worth over 50 million baht seized, authorities said.
Israelis arrested partying with drugs on Koh Phangan
Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 12/01/2026
» SURAT THANI - Police arrested three Israelis and seized a variety of illicit drugs at a party on Koh Phangan, and apprehended their alleged supplier.
Hat Yai recovery expected in time for Songkran
Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 15/12/2025
» SONGKHLA – Flood-devastated Hat Yai city will bounce back quickly and should be 60-70% recovered by April next year, in time for Songkran, according to the Songkhla Tourism Association.
Wind beneath PM Anutin's wings
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 08/09/2025
» Thananon Niramit, better known as Khun Jaa, is the wife of the 32nd Prime Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, and a respected businesswoman in her own right.
Four held in betting site crackdown
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 24/05/2025
» The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) arrested four suspects on suspicion of running an illegal online gambling network with alleged ties to a local politician in Songkhla province.
Holiday influx at border
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 01/11/2024
» Thailand's southern border districts have begun welcoming large numbers of visitors from neighbouring Malaysia to spend their long holiday there, celebrating Halloween and Diwali festivals.
Belgian man held after hotel room break-ins
Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 01/08/2024
» HAT YAI - A 26-year-old Belgian man has been arrested on charges of stealing cash and valuables from the hotel rooms of three Malaysian tourists in the main city of Songkhla province. He is also suspected of burglaries in two other southern tourist provinces.
Joy train ride for Malaysians to get wet in Hat Yai
Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 12/04/2024
» SONGKHLA: A special train from Malaysia has brought some 400 holidaymakers to join locals in celebrating the Thai New Year in Hat Yai district.
Two killed, 13 hurt as truck crashes into scout checkpoint
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 23/02/2024
» SONGKHLA: The son of a former politician has been charged with reckless driving, causing death, and illicit drug use after he hit a group of students in tambon Samnak Kham in the Sadao district on Wednesday, killing two students and injuring 13 others.
Korn swims 2km across Songkhla Lake
Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 12/03/2023
» SONGKHLA: Korn Chatikavanij, leader of the Chartpattanakla Party, took part in the Singora Lake Swim 2023 and swam 2 kilometres across Songkhla Lake to promote community-based tourism – and his party – on Sunday.