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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.
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.
Temple servant charged with murder, says averted robbery
Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 15/08/2022
» SONGKHLA: A temple servant surrendered to police on Sunday and confessed he had killed a man he overheard telling people by phone that everyone was asleep and it was safe to come and rob the temple
Name the baby seal at Songkhla Zoo
Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 11/05/2022
» SONGKHLA: Songkhla Zoo will run a competition to find a name for its new seal pup, the first there in 24 years, with a prize of 10,000 baht.
Govt asked to seek Saudi investors
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 05/05/2022
» Chambers of commerce in three southern border provinces have told the government to propose joint ventures to Saudi Arabia as a way to stimulate trade.
Gamblers caught in Hat Yai
Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 21/12/2021
» SONGKHLA: Sixteen people were arrested on charges of gambling and crowding in violation of the emergency Covid-19 decree at a townhouse in Hat Yai district on Monday night.
Songkhla beauty contest ends in chaos
Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 02/09/2020
» SONGKHLA: And the winners are...all of you.
Phatthalung's 'zero-waste' market sets example
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 30/06/2019
» Phatthalung province, one of the southernmost in the country, is famous for its natural beauty and cultural sites.
Phatthalung polishes its tourism sheen
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 29/06/2019
» Phatthalung used to be a far-flung, overlooked destination which visitors once travelled past almost without noticing.