UPDATE:

 

‘Divers to check sunken boat for Chinese tourists,’ says Phuket Governor

 

The boat, which had left Koh Racha to return to Phuket, was carrying 105 passengers, the majority Chinese tourists. Photo: Kritsada Muenhawong / AFP

 

PHUKET: The search for dozens of missing Chinese tourists whose boat capsized off Phuket yesterday afternoon resumed early today, with divers poised to scour the sunken hull, the local governor told reporters.

 

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Injured trooper rushed to hospital, bodies retrieved in Army plane crash

By The Nation

 

Photo from Facebook page c-mee.

 

Rescuers rushed an injured Army trooper to hospital and retrieved three bodies after an Army Cessna 182 light aeroplane crashed in Mae Hong Son province near the Myanmar border on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046502-army-cessna-on-routine-patrol-plunges-in-thai-myanmar-border-area/?do=findComment&comment=13144185

 

Phuket boats banned from leaving port

By The Thaiger

 

 

Some Phuket boats have been banned to leaving port today (July 6). Tourist Police have warned tour operators not to leave from Phuket’s piers.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046555-phuket-boats-banned-from-leaving-port/

 

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4-5 metres waves hit my boat, says Captain

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

The Captain of the dive boat ‘Phoenix’ claims that four metres wave hit the boat causing it to sink.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046496-phuket-tour-boats-overturn-in-storm-rescue-mission-launched/?do=findComment&comment=13144231

 

UPDATE:

 

56 still missing as search continues off Phuket

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

Latest update as of 9am Thailand Time, from the Phuket PR Office, states that one Chinese tourist has been found dead and 56 are still missing in two major marine incidents yesterday afternoon (July 5).

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046496-phuket-tour-boats-overturn-in-storm-rescue-mission-launched/?do=findComment&comment=13144263

 

Owner pledges full compensation for tourists on ill-fated boat

By The Nation

 

 

The owner of the ill-fated Phoenix dive boat on Friday pledged full compensation to passengers of the boat.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046559-phuket-owner-pledges-full-compensation-for-tourists-on-ill-fated-boat/

 

Rescue Diver Killed In Luang Cave Complex

By Khaosod English

 

Rescue divers search Tham Luang Nang Non on June 29. Photo: Thai NavySEAL / Facebook

 

By Todd Ruiz and Jintamas Saksornchai

 

CHIANG RAI — Three nights after an unlikely miracle, a massive search-turned rescue effort in northern Thailand took a tragic turn when one of the rescue divers died late Thursday night.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046562-rescue-diver-killed-in-tham-luang-cave-complex/

 

Livestream Tham Luang Cave Rescue operation

 

 

https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046562-rescue-diver-killed-in-tham-luang-cave-complex/?do=findComment&comment=13144402

 

Thailand cave rescue: Diver dies while taking in supplies

 

A former Thai navy diver who joined in search efforts to rescue 12 boys and their coach trapped in a flooded cave in Thailand has died.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046562-rescue-diver-killed-in-tham-luang-cave-complex/?do=findComment&comment=13144448

 

UPDATE:

 

Thai rescue diver dead after falling unconscious in cave

 

Military personnel gather as they prepare to go in to Tham Luang cave complex, as members of an under-16 soccer team and their coach have been found alive according to local media in the northern province of Chiang Rai, Thailand, July 5, 2018. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - A Thai rescuer has died after falling unconscious during part of an operation to rescue 12 boys and their soccer coach trapped inside a cave complex in northern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046562-rescue-diver-killed-in-tham-luang-cave-complex/?do=findComment&comment=13144477

 

Thailand boat accident: One dead, 56 missing after tourist boat sinks

 

Rescued people sit on a fishing boat after a boat they were travelling in capsized off the tourist island of Phuket, Thailand July 5, 20

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - A Chinese man has died and 56 other people are missing after a tourist boat capsized in turbulent waters off the coast of Thailand's popular Phuket tourist island.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046496-phuket-tour-boats-overturn-in-storm-rescue-mission-launched/?do=findComment&comment=13144510

 

UPDATE:

 

Former SEAL diver died during cave operation

 

 

A 38-year-old former SEAL officer died after he collapsed during operation in Tham Luang cave in Chiang Ra’s Mae Sai district last night.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046562-rescue-diver-killed-in-tham-luang-cave-complex/?do=findComment&comment=13144554

 

Storm leaves Phuket in blackouts, flights diverted

The Phuket News

 

Phuket PEA workers tackle the challenge of restoring power supply to the Koh Kaew area last night. Photo: Phuket PEA

 

PHUKET: The storm that hit Phuket late yesterday afternoon left huge swathes of the island without power for up to six hours and forced air traffic controllers to divert several flights from landing at Phuket International Airport for safety.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046564-storm-leaves-phuket-in-blackouts-flights-diverted/

 

UPDATE:

 

Former Navy Seal dies during Tham Luang rescue operation

 

CHIANG RAI, 6th July 2018, (NNT) - A former Navy Seal has died during the Tham Luang rescue operation, while concern rises over the reducing air supply inside the cave. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046562-rescue-diver-killed-in-tham-luang-cave-complex/?do=findComment&comment=13144607

 

Fruit festivals in Central and Isaan regions

 

 

SI SA KET, 6th July 2018 (NNT)-Lopburi and Sisaket provinces have begun their annual fruit festivals to the delight of santol and durian lovers waiting to indulge themselves. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046565-fruit-festivals-in-central-and-isaan-regions/

 

Awards submissions now open for SPIA Asia 2018, Asia's Premier Sports Industry Event

Strategic partnership with the Asian Football Confederation will see two AFC categories presented at SPIA Asia 2018

 

Mr. Eric Gottschalk, CEO

 

BANGKOK, Thailand – Asia's leading sports conference and awards platform, SPIA Asia – Asia’s Sports Industry Awards & Conference, is now open for award submissions. Welcoming submissions from 43 countries, SPIA Asia 2018 recognizes and celebrates Asia’s Top 10 in 21 distinct awards categories with Gold, Silver and Bronze being awarded to the best performers. 

 

Source: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046569-awards-submissions-now-open-for-spia-asia-2018-asias-premier-sports-industry-event/

 

Parking, litter complaints persist at Banglamung Beach

PATTAYA:--Condominium owners near Banglamung Beach are complaining the clam diggers are causing noise and parking problems.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046567-parking-litter-complaints-persist-at-banglamung-beach/

 

Pedestrian bridge for Srisuvit School sought

PATTAYA:--Banglamung officials have asked the Royal Thai Police to pick up the tab for a new pedestrian bridge over Su­khumvit Road near Srisuvit School.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046570-pedestrian-bridge-for-srisuvit-school-sought/

 

Jomtien Beach facelift resumes July 27

PATTAYA:--Phase 2 of the Jomtien Beach facelift begins July 27 with sidewalk building and road reconstruction planned to run through February.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046571-jomtien-beach-facelift-resumes-july-27/

 

Khao Maikaew scrap warehouse raided

Khao Maikaew:--Thailand’s deputy national police chief led police from four Chonburi stations in a raid of a Khao Maikaew warehouse storing illegal electronic waste.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046572-khao-maikaew-scrap-warehouse-raided/

 

Chonburi ratchets up pineapple promotion amid glut

Chonburi :--With pineapple farmers resorting to giving away their crops rather than watching them rot, Chonburi has stepped up efforts to get Thais to buy the excess fruit.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046573-chonburi-ratchets-up-pineapple-promotion-amid-glut/

 

VIDEO: England World Cup footballers send best wishes to Tham Luang 13

 

 

England’s World Cup squad have sent their best wishes to the 12 boys and their 25 year old football coach who are trapped inside the flooded Tham Luang cave in Chiang Rai.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046576-video-england-world-cup-footballers-send-best-wishes-to-tham-luang-13/

 

Pattaya plans 30 ‘proper’ bus stops on Beach, 2nd roads

PATTAYA:--Pattaya plans to build more bus stops on Beach and Second roads in another attempt to bring order to baht bus chaos.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046574-pattaya-plans-30-‘proper’-bus-stops-on-beach-2nd-roads/

 

Phuket tour boat disaster: 7 more dead found, dozens still missing

The Phuket News

 

Phuket Governor and accompanying officials walk along Chalong Pier this morning, ahead of seven bodies reported as being transported back to Phuket. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: A Royal Thai Navy helicopter took to the sky at first light this morning as the search continued in the hope of finding 58 people still missing from the two boat sinkings amid the storm late yesterday afternoon.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046496-phuket-tour-boats-overturn-in-storm-rescue-mission-launched/?page=7&tab=comments#comment-13144806

 

Police investigate attempted ATM burglary

PATTAYA:--Police are pursuing a man who tried to rob an automated teller machine in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046578-police-investigate-attempted-atm-burglary/

 

Baht bus co-op to aid police in songthaew crackdown

PATTAYA:--The new head of the Pattaya Baht Bus Co-operative launched a committee tasked with investigating drivers violating traffic rules.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046580-baht-bus-co-op-to-aid-police-in-songthaew-crackdown/

 

Pattaya bust teen for selling underage girls on Line

PATTAYA:--A 19-year-old man was arrested for trying to pimp out underage girls via a smartphone messaging app.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046584-pattaya-bust-teen-for-selling-underage-girls-on-line/

 

Lions eat 'rhino poachers' on South African game reserve

 

At least two suspected rhino poachers have been mauled to death and eaten by lions on a South African game reserve, officials say.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046586-lions-eat-rhino-poachers-on-south-african-game-reserve/

 

UPDATE:

 

Retired SEAL member dies in Tham Luang rescue operation

By Thai PBS

 

 

A retired member of the Navy SEAL unit died in Tham Luang cave in Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai district early Friday (July 6) while on a mission to rescue the 12 footballers and their coach stranded in the cave since June 23, Wassana Nanuam, a military beat reporter of the Bangkok Post newspaper, posted on the Facebook on Friday morning.

 

Full story:  https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046562-rescue-diver-killed-in-tham-luang-cave-complex/?do=findComment&comment=13144920

 

UPDATE:

 

13 Bodies Found After Phuket Boat Capsized, Officials Say

By Khaosod English

 

Rescue workers respond to the boat accident in Phuket on Thursday night.

 

PHUKET — Thirteen people were confirmed dead in a tourist boat accident off the coast of Phuket island, a state news site reports Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1046496-phuket-tour-boats-overturn-in-storm-rescue-mission-launched/?do=findComment&comment=13144998