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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.
New cave-dwelling springtail identified
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 07/01/2026
» Researchers at Thaksin University have identified a previously unknown cave-dwelling springtail, marking a significant addition to global biodiversity records.
Phatthalung to tackle waste 'crisis'
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 03/01/2026
» Phatthalung has launched an urgent review of the province's worsening waste management crisis after an inspection revealed severe environmental damage from the overloaded municipal landfill.
'Big Joke' files defamation suit against police chief
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 03/10/2025
» Former deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, also known as "Big Joke", has filed a criminal defamation lawsuit against national police chief Pol Gen Kittharath Punpetch over allegations of links to a Chulalongkorn University law exam scandal.
Songkhla's economic outlook 'bright'
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 08/04/2025
» Songkhla's economy is set to remain on a positive trend this year, driven by increased investment in the province's hospitality sector, according to the chief of Songkhla's Chamber of Commerce, Songphon Changsiriwattanathamrong.
Songkhla vies for big spenders with cruise plan
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 02/04/2025
» Songkhla Chamber of Commerce has proposed a cruise port to draw Western high spenders while continuing to attract traditional visitors like Malaysians and Singaporeans.
Land Bridge roadshow to woo Chinese
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 02/02/2024
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said on Thursday that his ministry will send a Land Bridge megaproject roadshow to China next month.
Border posts reopen in Songkhla
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 01/04/2022
» SONGKHLA: The Sadao immigration checkpoint reopens today, two years after the border checkpoint with Malaysia closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Rubberwood factories revel in revival
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 25/02/2020
» Rubberwood factories have seen their output grow by between 20% to 30% over the past two years, with another 10% to 20% growth expected this year, after about half of the country's rubberwood factories went out of business previously.
Hat Yai hotel security guard nabbed for stealing tourist's car
Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 03/11/2019
» SONGKHLA: A security guard at the Regency Hotel in Hat Yai city was arrested on Sunday for stealing the car of a Malaysian guest, police said.