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Govt sees visa policy lifting flights to 1.3m next year
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/11/2023
» Thailand expects to see over 1.3 million flights next year, following the government's recent announcement of a visa-free policy for Chinese, Kazakh, Indian and Taiwanese tourists, said Deputy Minister of Transport Surapong Piyachote.
Firm donates B100m land to Koh Lipe islanders after dispute
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/06/2023
» A private company has donated one rai of land worth around 100 million baht to the local Chao Lay community on Koh Lipe in Satun.
Firm backs down in island land row
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/02/2023
» SATUN: A company at the centre of an encroachment row has agreed to remove a fence blocking access to a school on Koh Lipe by Feb 7, marking headway in settling several such disputes on the popular island.
Govt to 'ensure justice' over land spat
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/01/2023
» The government has vowed to ensure justice over land disputes faced by sea gypsy residents living on Koh Lipe in Satun province, PM's Office Minister Anucha Nakhasai said.
Koh Lipe tensions soar amid land fight
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/12/2022
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is stepping up calls for the government to implement its recommendations on land disputes faced by sea gypsy residents living on Koh Lipe in Satun province.
Envoy had heart attack
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/06/2021
» A forensic examination at Police General Hospital in Bangkok confirmed that Ukraine ambassador Andrii Beshta died of a heart attack, it was announced yesterday.
Ukrainian envoy dies on Koh Lipe trip
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/05/2021
» The Ukrainian ambassador died of suspected acute heart failure while holidaying at a resort on Koh Lipe in Satun yesterday.
Navy adds Peta award to kitty after ocean rescue mission
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/03/2021
» The navy has received an award from a leading animal rights group for rescuing cats from a sinking ship in the Andaman sea in Satun province on Tuesday.
Ministry hears sea gypsy plight
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/11/2020
» Various problems, from alleged land encroachment by authorities to dwindling livelihoods, have beset the sea gypsies on Koh Lipe, the Ministry of Natural Resource and Environment has been told.
Satun gets new ring as 'geopark'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/04/2018
» A large area in Satun province has been approved by Unesco as the first Global Geopark in Thailand in recognition of its 550-million-year-old geological structure and cultural diversity.