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Indonesian Earthquake Tremors Damage Krabi Homes
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake centered near Sumatra on August 15 sent tremors across southern Thailand, with inspectors later discovering cracks in several Krabi homes that may have been earthquake-related.
Longtail Boat Capsizes Off Krabi; All 12 Rescued
KRABI: Ten tourists, a guide and a boat skipper were all safely rescued after a longtail boat capsized off Laem Hang Nak in Krabi province yesterday (Aug 15).
Phuket Tests Monsoon Disaster Response in Patong
PHUKET: Phuket authorities staged a major disaster response exercise in Patong on Friday (Aug 14) to test the province’s ability to coordinate emergency operations in the event of floods, storms and landslides during the monsoon season.
Prince of Songkhla University Opens Southern Agriculture Fair
Prince of Songkhla University opened the 32nd Southern Region Agriculture Fair on August 10, showcasing research and innovations in smart farming, aquaculture, and livestock to help Thai farmers adapt to climate change and food security cha
Singapore Coach: We're Only Down Two Goals in Cup Loss
Singapore's coach says defensive lapses on counter-attacks cost them in a 3-1 loss to Thailand in the AFC Cup semi-final, but remains upbeat ahead of the return leg with just a two-goal deficit to overcome.
Jack Saraburi Claims Thailand Snooker Title Over Iran Rival
Jack Saraburi, Thailand's fourth-ranked snooker player, defeated Iran's Siyavosh Mozayani 4-0 to win the Thailand Ranking Circuit 2026 Event 6 championship in Buriram, claiming 200,000 baht in prize money.
Minister Deploys Helicopter to Battle Peat Swamp Fires
A helicopter has been deployed to combat persistent peat swamp fires in Nakhon Si Thammarat's Khuan Khreng area that began in mid-August, with aerial water-dropping operations supporting ground crews in the hard-to-reach low-water forest zo
Niko Carrillo Knocks Out Chinese Debut in Second Round
Scottish featherweight champion Niko Carrillo made a dominant kickboxing debut at ONE Fight Night 46, knocking out Chinese rival Zhou Jieqiang in the second round at Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium on August 15.
Israeli Ambassador Seeks Safety Assurances for Visitors in Surat Thani
Israel's ambassador to Thailand requested safety assurances for Israeli tourists and residents in Surat Thani during a meeting with provincial officials on August 13. The governor pledged equal treatment for all visitors and expressed inter
Massive Catch of Black-Chin Tilapia Alarms Fishing Community
A fisherman's unusually massive catch of 200 kilograms of black-chin tilapia near Ban Roong Po in Chachoengsao has alarmed the local fishing community, which fears ecological imbalance and calls for urgent investigation into the fish's sudd
Officials Crack Down on Foreign Nominees Holding Phangan Land
Thai authorities raided Koh Phangan and identified 104 foreign-controlled companies illegally holding 124 land parcels through nominee arrangements, vowing to enforce laws against foreign land ownership that violates Thai regulations.
Labour Ministry Inspects Foreign Workers in Phuket
PHUKET: A Ministry of Labour spokesman visited Phuket on Friday (Aug 14) to review the province’s foreign-worker situation and reinforce government policy on preventing foreigners from taking jobs reserved for Thai nationals.