Warning for deadly jellyfish along the coast at Songkhla
Travel warnings are currently in effect at Chala That Beach in Songkhla province due to recent reports of the deadly Portuguese man-of-war. These sea creatures, which resemble jellyfish, have been sighted from Singha Nakhon district to the capital district, where they have stung several tourists.
In search of history in Songkhla and Satun
I wanted to taste some history in Songkhla and Satun and made a three-day trip to these southern Thai provinces. So I took the plane to Hat Yai and then the bus, which delivered me to Songkhla Old Town after a pleasant 40-minute ride. The first thing that struck me there were the many murals by modern painters, depicting everyday life.
Sculpture of a cat and a rat in Songkhla
If you walk along the beach of Samila Beach in Songkhla, you can just see a statue of an immensely large cat and a rat, which you would not like to see around your house in that size. A cat and a rat, what does that mean and why was it made into a sculpture?
Thailand's southernmost border at Songkhla reopens
The Sadao immigration checkpoint on the border with Malaysia reopened to travelers today. More than a hundred Malaysians registered through the Thailand Pass system to re-enter Thailand.
At present, there are daily protests in Bangkok against the plans to set up a 25 km² industrial complex in Chana (จะนะ, tjà-ná), located in the southern province of Songkhla. How do the inhabitants experience this struggle? Greenpeace last year interviewed 18-year-old activist Khairiyah about her struggle.
Recently I read an article on TB, which was already a few years old, about the beaches at Khanom. Last year we cycled from Phetchaburi to Chumphon and found the route beautiful. What struck us, however, was that the beaches south of Hua Hin were so empty. While there were quite a few tourists walking around in the villages. We soon found out that there are a lot of sand fleas.
The most ideal place in Thailand
What is the most ideal vacation spot to go to in Thailand? To fall into the house with the well-known door; that place is very personal for everyone.
Already 23 injured by 'Portuguese warship'
In Songkhla (southern Thailand), 20 people have already been injured by the tail jellyfish with the name 'Portuguese man-of-war'. Formally, the animal is not a jellyfish but a collection of very poisonous polyps.
Thailand places concrete frames in the sea to protect fish stocks
Thousands of concrete structures were loaded into the sea off Sathing Phra in Songkhla last week to form an artificial reef in the long term. Its function is twofold: formation of a reef and protection against commercial fishing boats that harm fish stocks through trawl nets.
Thailand's Deep South
It's been about 15 years since I last visited Hat Yai and Songhkla in Thailand's deep south; a journey that I look back on with great pleasure. Reason to go there again after so many years. With AirAsia you are there in less than 1 ½ hours which I personally prefer to a very long train journey from Bangkok.
Klong Hae Floating Market, the Pearl of Songkhla Province (Video)
About four kilometers from Hat Yai, you can visit a special floating market on weekends. In the water you will find boats with some of the finest products the region has to offer. Delicious homemade food, tropical fruits and other snacks, all for incredibly low prices.
The water misery in the southern provinces of Thailand is not over yet. Heavy rain started again yesterday and will continue until Wednesday, the Meteorological Department warned.
Songkhla wants XNUMX billion baht against floods
Prayut visited the flooded southern province of Songkhla yesterday to inspect the situation and distribute emergency kits. The Prime Minister visited Klong Takrea and the Sathing Phra Peninsula by boat.
News from Thailand – Monday, May 11, 2015
A selection of today's most important Thai news, including:
– Thousands of Thai wave to royal couple on their way to Hua Hin
– Many more illegal camps with refugees in the south
– Leader of the gang of people smugglers probably abroad
– Pupils and students temporarily receive a 50% discount on the metro
After the discovery of the first death camp with 26 bodies, a second and third camp was discovered today just a kilometer from the camp found last Friday. Victims of smugglers were also held here. That has been announced by the police.
Thai police find dozens of bodies in jungle
Thai police have found 32 bodies in the jungle, believed to be Rohingya Muslims from Burma. A man was also found who was still alive, but he is in a bad condition.
Army puts a stop to energy march
A day after leaving Songkhla for a 950 km march to Bangkok, the XNUMX environmental activists were detained by the army yesterday afternoon. The march is in violation of martial law, which prohibits gatherings of more than five people.
The story of football player Ding from Songkhla
Every day the South of Thailand is ravaged by violence. Bangkok Post highlights one incident today, on April 28, 2004. Nineteen football players were shot dead by the police and army. The father of one of them tells.
Flooding in southern provinces of Thailand
Much flooding and flooding in the southernmost provinces of Thailand. In the municipality of Nakhon Si Thammarat, the water is 1 meter high in the streets. A crocodile has escaped from the flood in Yala province.
Campaigning for the environment is not without risk in Thailand
Peera Tantiserane, the mayor of Songkhla, was known for his commitment to the environment. He was shot last year. Peera is not the first politician who has had to pay for his battle with local godfathers with death. And he won't be the last either.
Southern Provinces of Thailand: Violence and Bombings
Train traffic was disrupted in Narathiwat province today after two bombs destroyed the tracks. There were no injuries. It is not yet known who planted the bombs, but it is believed to be Islamic insurgents. The three southernmost provinces of Thailand are experiencing a lot of violence. It was also announced on Wednesday that two police officers were killed by Muslim extremists in the southern province of Pattani. Insurgents in Thailand rarely release statements, but are believed to be battling…
Photos floods Songkhla province – Thailand
After prolonged rain in recent days, the province of Songkhla (Southern Thailand) has been hit by floods. The problems are greatest in Hat Yai. Hospitals have been evacuated, schools closed and public life disrupted. These photos show the seriousness of the situation.