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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.
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.
Gulf of Thailand canal project push gains new momentum
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 02/03/2025
» The Thai Canal Association for Study and Development wants a national committee to study the feasibility of connecting the Gulf of Thailand with the Andaman Sea via the proposed 9A Canal Route. The project, if approved, could create up to a million new jobs, its advocates say.
Fresh storm alert for southern Thailand
Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 12/12/2024
» Flooding and landslide alerts are in effect for all southern provinces near the Gulf of Thailand, with torrential rain forecast to pound the region until next Monday.
Thunderstorm warning issued for South
Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 21/11/2024
» The Meteorological Department has issued a warning for severe thunderstorms affecting the southern region, anticipating torrential rain, gusty winds and rough sea conditions from Thursday to Saturday.
Phatthalung to push airport plan
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 02/11/2024
» Authorities and the local tourism sector plan to build an airport in Phatthalung to promote the province as a new logistics hub for the southern region.
Phatthalung farmers get welcome shot in the arm
Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 01/08/2024
» Phatthalung has been chosen as the southern hub for an agricultural product development project by the Thailand Chamber of Commerce, the Board of Trade of Thailand and the provincial chamber of commerce.
Cops hunt oil smuggling masterminds
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 19/06/2024
» Police vowed to find the masterminds of the oil-smuggled gang and will arrest another seven crew members who have been missing after the three seized oil-smuggling vessels were recaptured on Monday.
Police recover stolen oil-smugglers' boats
Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 18/06/2024
» SONGKHLA: Police have recovered three confiscated fishing boats modified to smuggle diesel that were stolen from a pier in Chon Buri last week, but the 330,000 litres of contraband fuel they were carrying were missing.
Songkhla operators call for cruise ship terminal
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 03/06/2024
» The Songkhla Tourism Association is urging the government to further promote tourism in the province by building a cruise ship terminal and adding direct flights from cities in China to Hat Yai.