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Old wiring suspected in Sattahip house fire
An old power cord is believed to be the cause of a fire that destroyed a home in Sattahip. Firefighters needed about 30 minutes...
Navy impounds 3 Thai boats for breaching IUU fishing rules
The navy seized three Thai boats violating new rules aimed at preventing illegal fishing practices. The Thailand Maritime Enforcement Coordinating Center’s patrol boat Tor...
Royal Thai Fleet marks 92nd Founder’s Day
The Royal Thai Fleet celebrated its 92nd Founder’s Day with top navy officials and a merit-making ceremony. Fleet commander-in-chief Admiral Naris Prathumsuwan presided over...
Man nabbed for drug dealing among banana trees
A Sattahip District man who tried to flee police capture was arrested for drug dealing after being caught in a banana plantation. Rattapong Kaewjinda,...
Unregistered pickup pushes the limits of physics on Route 331
Spend enough time on Thai roads and you’ll soon learn there is no load too big to be carried in the back of a...
Suspicious bag proves harmless in Sattahip
A suspicious looking black bag left near an optical shop prompted a bit of panic, but ended up causing no danger in Sattahip. Police...
Two karaoke staffers busted for drug dealing
Two karaoke workers were arrested for allegedly dealing drugs in Sattahip. Sattahip police and District Chief Noraset Sritapatso apprehended Fon Srisongkarm, 35, with 50...
Navy releases 989 turtles for Father’s Day
The Royal Thai Navy replenished the seas to honor HM the King for his 88th birthday by releasing 989 turtles into the wild. Navy...
Sattahip lines up to salute HM the King
A naval regiment got an early jump on Father’s Day, enlisting 1,300 sailors and Sattahip residents to stand in a formation spelling out a...
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