Showing 1 - 10 of 11
Five more bodies plucked from the sea, six days after navy corvette sinking
News, Published on 25/12/2022
» Five more bodies were discovered from the sea yesterday, bringing the death toll to 11 as the search for the missing 18 sailors of HTMS Sukhothai entered its sixth day.
Body of French swimmer found
News, Published on 12/07/2022
» koh chang: The body of a French holidaymaker swept out to sea off Koh Chang during a swim on Sunday has been recovered by local authorities.
Loved to death
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 22/10/2018
» In March, Thai authorities ordered the temporary closure of Maya Bay on Phi Phi Leh Island for the first time since 1999 to halt the environmental damage caused by too many tourists. A month later the Philippine island of Boracay, one of the world's most famous beach destinations, was closed for the same reason.
Defence to appeal Koh Tao verdicts
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 21/08/2017
» The defence in a case where two Myanmar nationals were convicted of the brutal murders of two British backpackers in Koh Tao in September 2014 will file their final appeal with the Supreme Court Monday.
You had one job
News, Alan Dawson, Published on 09/07/2017
» Today's media control tip is when the Royal Thai Navy can't get the job done, send in the army and the Ministry of Interior. (More on the navy in a moment.)
'Murder Island' combed for German cult leader
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 02/07/2017
» The police are looking for a self-proclaimed guru as they search for possible leads to resolve the question of whether Elise Dallemange, a 30-year-old Belgian tourist, took her own life or was murdered. She was found dead on April 27.
Migrants accused of Ranong murder 'tortured' by police
News, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 27/12/2015
» RANONG - Four Myanmar migrant workers arrested over the murder of a 17-year-old female student in September claim they were tortured into confessing by Ranong police.
Court to decide Koh Tao evidence retest
Published on 09/07/2015
» KOH SAMUI, SURAT THANI — The Koh Samui Provincial Court is expected to decide on Friday whether to allow a re-examination of the forensic evidence in the trial of the two Myanmar nationals accused of murdering two British tourists on Koh Tao.
Myanmar man 'admits to murders'
News, Published on 03/10/2014
» One of three Myanmar nationals detained for questioning in connection with the murder of two British tourists on Koh Tao in Surat Thani has confessed to committing the murders, deputy national police chief Chakthip Chaichinda says.
Police blame delayed probe on social media
Published on 24/09/2014
» Deputy national police chief Somyot Pumpunmuang on Wednesday criticised social media for derailing investigators who are still searching for the murderers of two Britons on Koh Tao.