BANGKOK – A Chinese and a Turkish tourist died in separate early morning traffic accidents in popular Thai destinations on Wednesday. Dubai Tourist’s Scooter Plunges into Pattaya Temple Pond in Accidental Mishap In Pattaya, 40-year-old Chinese national L. B. was fatally run over by a Mitsubishi Pajero SUV driven by his friend, T. H., 36, […]
PHUKET — A 58-year-old Australian tourist died after a violent assault on Patong beach on Wednesday night, with police arresting a 29-year-old Turkish man with Swedish nationality on Thursday in connection with the deadly confrontation that began as a minor road rage incident. The Turkish man had been convicted of aggravated sexual assault and drug-related […]
PATTAYA — A 76-year-old Turkish engineer wanted in connection with the collapse of an apartment building during a devastating earthquake in Adana, Turkey, in February 2023 has been arrested at a hotel in this beach city, marking the end of a two-year international manhunt, the Bangkok Post reported. Thousands killed in major earthquake on the […]
PHUKET, Thailand — A Swedish national has surrendered to Phuket police following an assault on an Indian man outside a Patong hotel, in an incident captured on surveillance footage that has prompted legal complaints from both parties, according to local authorities. Thai Man Assaulted By Group Of Indian Tourists In Phuket Noel Akdemir, identified as […]
BANGKOK, Thailand — Thai customs officials have arrested a Turkish passenger at Suvarnabhumi Airport after intercepting a massive shipment of cocaine concealed within food packaging. The suspect was caught with more than 12 kilograms of the illicit substance, which authorities estimate holds a street value of approximately 36 million baht. Two Arrested After Cocaine Parcel […]
CHIANG MAI, Thailand – A coordinated search effort is underway in northern Thailand for a 32-year-old German-Turkish tourist who has been missing since late July, prompting appeals from his family and the involvement of local authorities and diplomatic channels. Massive Search Underway For 54-year-old Trekker Missing In Southern Thailand The missing man has been identified […]