Tag: Koh Phangan
Phangan tourist island declared drought zone
SURAT THANI, July 3 - Surat Thani governor Chartpong Chartphuti has declared Koh Phangan district a drought-stricken zone after a two-month shortage of rainfall...
Tourist-magnet Koh Phangan concerned by looming water crisis
SURAT THANI, July 1 - The water situation in Koh Phangan, one of Thailand's top tourist destinations, is worrisome for the island is risking...
Surat Thani Songkran celebration expected to draw Bt250 million in circulation
SURAT THANI, April 6 – The spirit of Songkran in this southern province is lively as tourists from Thailand itself as well as...
Navy ships rescue 825 tourists from flood ravaged south
Two Sattahip-based Royal Thai Navy ships rescued more than 800 tourists from flood-ravaged resorts in Koh Tao and Koh Phangan. ...
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Pattaya moves to fix potholes behind Naklua New Market despite land rights hurdle
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City is moving to repair badly damaged roads behind Naklua New Market, where potholes and deteriorating surfaces have been causing...
Pattaya motorcycle thieves return stolen parts, plead with shop to delete CCTV
PATTAYA, Thailand – Two thieves who stole motorcycle parts from a repair shop in Pattaya have apparently had a change of heart, quietly returning...
Tree crushes Spanish family at Ayutthaya temple, leaving tourist seriously injured
AYUTTHAYA, Thailand – Four Spanish tourists were injured after a large flame tree (royal poinciana) suddenly collapsed onto them while they were visiting the...
Pattaya approves 266 million baht from reserves to keep 590 tons of daily waste...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City Council has approved the use of 266.68 million baht from the city’s accumulated funds to help pay private contractors...
Pattaya Soi Yen Sabai residents doubt police can stop Kuwaiti motorcycle stunts
PATTAYA, Thailand – Residents in Soi Yen Sabai, South Pattaya, have again raised concerns over groups of young Kuwaiti visitors riding motorcycles dangerously, including...