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PHUKET – A major emergency operation is currently underway in Phuket after a fire broke out on a commercial speedboat in the waters of Makham Bay. The incident, which began late Sunday afternoon, has triggered a rapid response from local disaster prevention teams and marine rescue units. At approximately 5:20 PM on May 10, 2026, […]

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MAY

Tragedy in Phuket: Indian Tourist Dies, Three Hospitalized After Collapsing at Local Café

PHUKET – A weekend getaway turned into a nightmare for a group of friends after a 26-year-old Indian tourist died following a mysterious medical emergency at a popular café in Phuket. Local authorities and medical experts are now racing to find out exactly what caused four young travelers to lose consciousness simultaneously in the early […]

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MAY

Illegal Childcare Center on Koh Phangan Raided Authorities Find 89 Israeli Children

KOH PHANGAN - A joint task force has officially shut down an illegal childcare facility operating on the famous resort island of Koh Phangan in Surat Thani province.

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Wedding Nightmare: Two Arrested After Deadly Shootout Leaves Six Injured

BANGKOK - Two wedding guests are now in police custody after a violent shootout left six people injured early Tuesday morning. The terrifying event happened around 3:00 a.m.

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Parasailing Accident in Phuket Sparks Investigation After Australian Falls 16 Feet

PHUKET - Police are investigating a serious parasailing accident that occurred on Wednesday afternoon at Kata Beach, leaving a foreign tourist with significant injuries.

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Brutal Attack By Foreigners Leaves Phuket Man in Critical Condition

PHUKET - A family’s holiday season has turned into a living nightmare after a violent encounter in Phuket left a local man fighting for his life in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

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Speedboat Explodes at Phuket Pier Injuring 5 People, 1 Person Still Missing

PHUKET - Residents and tourists saw a frightening start to the holiday weekend after a speedboat exploded and burst into flames at the deep-water pier in Ao Makham Phuket. Early reports confirm 5 injuries and 1 person still missing .

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Couple on Holiday in Krabi Thailand Woken By Cobra in Their Hotel Room

KRABI, Thailand - A couple vacationing at a hotel in Krabi, Thailand, faced a scary surprise. A big black cobra slithered into their room while they slept. The woman was woken up as she felt something cold slide across her neck.

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MAR

Canadian Tourist Dies Climbing Tiger Cave Temple Stairs in Krabi, Thailand