Isle man uses detours to get out of Thailand Dec 4, 2008
Supplied with sweet-bread rolls and water bottles he bought from 7-Eleven, Truong boarded the first bus to Surat Thani, an 11-hour ride ... Supplied with sweet-bread rolls and water bottles he bought from 7-Eleven, Truong boarded the first bus to Surat Thani, an 11-hour ride. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
* Government House party over for Thai protesters Dec 3, 2008
The Canadian men X one aged 63 and a 48-year-old man who also held Hong Kong citizenship X were killed in southern Surat Thani Province, as they headed to Phuket international airport. A British woman was also injured in the collision. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Thai Airport Closures Tourists Tr... Nov 30, 2008
The State Railway of Thailand has a daily train which runs from Bangkok to Butterworth on the Malaysian Border, and passes through Hua Hin and Surat Thani. At Butterworth it is possible to leap on the ferry to Penang or travel by road down to Kuala Lumpur. (Suite101.com)
Thailand's People Power Party (PPP), the core of the six-party coalition government, will renominate Samak Sundaravej as prime minister.• Thai PM convicted by constitution court, losing premiership Sep 10, 2008
On Tuesday afternoon, PAD supporters blocked entrances of airport in southern province Surat Thani to oppose the premier's imposing state of emergency in Bangkok. BANGKOK, Sept. 2 (Xinhua) -- Thai army seemed reluctant to use any tough measures to disperse anti-government protesters after Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej on Tuesday morning declared a state of emergency in Bangkok following violent clashes between the pro and anti-government protesters in early morning. (Xinhuanet, China)
Thailand's political impasse clings on Sep 3, 2008
In southern provinces Songkhla, Phuket and Surat Thani, airports and government institutions were stormed by PAD supporters in response to the emergency decree. The Hat Yai international airport in Songkhla province was forced to shut down again after blocked by PAD protesters. (Xinhuanet, China)
Coke, Pepsi slug it out at Thai boxer's home Aug 17, 2008
PepsiCo's local distributor made the first move, erecting promotional tents at the police sergeant's home in the southern province of Surat Thani, where hundreds of people are expected to gather for his bout against Italy's Vittorio Parrinello. Coca-Cola's Thai agents quickly countered, offering the boxer's father, Thaweep, a deal -- on condition the Pepsi tents were removed. (Yahoo News)
Australian recovering in Thai hospital Apr 12, 2008
John Paul Jones, 51, will be charged with drug trafficking when his condition improves, said police Lieutenant Colonel Weerasak Pokarat in Surat Thani township ... Friends took Jones to a hospital in Surat Thani saying he had been complaining of severe stomach pain for five days, Weerasak said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Asias tigers eye nuclear future Feb 15, 2008
Possible coastal sites are still being identified in the southern provinces of Ranong, Chumpon and Surat Thani. The country was visited in September 2007 by IAEA officials to advise a preparatory committee on the feasibility of nuclear power. (Asia Times Online)
Briton in Thai tragedy due home Oct 16, 2007
A senior Thai government official was due to travel to the Surat Thani province on Sunday to begin an investigation into the incident, the Bangkok Post reported. Chalermsak Wanichsombat, director-general of National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department told the paper officials at the park had warned tourists not to travel because of heavy downpours in the area. (BBC News -- UK)
Thai guides 'ignored official warning not to go into the caves' Oct 16, 2007
Meanwhile, Banyat Jansena, the Thai deputy Interior Minister, ordered the closure of Khao Sok and five other national parks in Surat Thani, saying they were at risk from flash floods. The parks were: Kaeng Krung, Tairomyen, Klong Panom, Angthong Marine Park and Pangan Marine Park. (Times Online)
Thailand blocks cave where tourists drowned Oct 16, 2007
Trekkers from Switzerland, Germany and Britain were trapped when heavy rain caused a stream to rise swiftly, engulfing the cave in Kao Sok National Park, Surat Thani province, some 645 kilometres (400 miles) south of Bangkok ... Six national parks in Surat Thani have been temporarily shut so safety officials can asses them, he said, while the cave where the tragedy happened would be closed to tourists indefinitely. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Survivor Tells of Thai Cave Flood Horror Oct 15, 2007
The group was exploring the Khao Sok national park in the southern province of Surat Thani on Saturday. The park is filled with lush rain forest, limestone cliffs as well as numerous caves. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Briton among eight dead in Thai cave hit by flash flood Oct 15, 2007
I was alone in the dark," she added. The couple, both from Solihull, were one month into a year-long trip around the world. They had saved money for a deposit on a house but decided to spend it in a "dream holiday". The group had been trekking through the Khao Sok National Park in Surat Thani province when the cave flooded on Saturday. Police Lieut-Col Pichan Kanayasiri, said: "The tourists were trapped inside the cave and didn't know what was happening outside. " Thai police named the dead as... (Independent)
Metso to Supply Fiberboard Production Line to Thailand Oct 15, 2007
HELSINKI, Finland, Oct. 15, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Metso Panelboard will deliver, in cooperation with Siempelkamp, a complete continuous MDF production line to Vanachai Group Public Company Ltd's Surat Thani site in Thailand. The start-up for the new line is scheduled for the first quarter of 2009. (Primezone Releases)
Tourists die in Thai cave floods Oct 14, 2007
The group were trekking through the Khao Sok national park, in Surat Thani province, when heavy rainfall caused the water level in the cave to rise. The authorities have not identified the nationalities of those drowned and a seventh group member is still missing. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Briton hailed as 'silent hero' of Thailand Sep 19, 2007
Yesterday s crash was the country s deadliest aviation accident since December 11, 1998, when 101 people were killed as a Thai Airways plane crashed while trying to land in heavy rain at Surat Thani, 330 miles (530km) south of Bangkok. In a recorded statement, the airline said: "One-Two-Go Airlines is deeply sorry for this accident and we will accept all responsibility for the passengers in this situation. We will do our best for your convenience.". (Times Online)
* Thai rescuers struggle to retrieve bodies from plane Sep 18, 2007
It was Thailand's deadliest aviation accident since Dec. 11, 1998, when 101 people were killed when a Thai Airways plane crashed while trying to land in heavy rain at Surat Thani, 530km south of Bangkok. Forty-five people survived. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Canadian woman from BC killed in Thai plane crash Sep 18, 2007
Larisa Fayad is seen in this undated handout photo. (Courtesy Firehall Arts Theatre). (CTV.ca)
Disaster probe begins Sep 18, 2007
We're going to try to get to other airports in Surat Thani or Hat Yai and fly back from there. " Underneath signs flashing "Delayed" for every flight, honeymooners Pavlos and Sarah Christoforou from Cyprus said they were trying to make the most of their time stuck on Phuket. "We have to catch a connecting flight in Bangkok to Dubai, and then to Nicosia, but now we don't know when we will be leaving," Sarah Christoforou said, sitting on their luggage. Post this story to : more news from around... (7DAYS)
Grim scenes at Phuket crash site| Sep 17, 2007
"We're going to try to get to other airports in Surat Thani or Hat Yai and fly back from there.". Underneath signs flashing "Delayed" for every flight, honeymooners Pavlos and Sarah Christoforou from Cyprus said they were trying to make the most of their time stuck on Phuket. (iAfrica.com)
Plane Crash In Thailand Kills 88 Sep 17, 2007
Sunday's plane crash was Thailand's deadliest since December 1998, when 101 people were killed in a Thai Airways crash at Surat Thani, 330 miles south of Bangkok. Forty-five people survived. (CBS News -- World)
Rubber Falls to Lowest in Seven Months in Tokyo Trade as Yen Strengthens Aug 16, 2007
Volumes of the raw material traded on three major markets in Thailand -- Hatyai, Surat Thani and Nikon S Thammarat -- totaled 2,082 tons in the first two weeks of August, according to the Web site of Southland Rubber Co. Ltd., a Thai shipper. Volume was 1,516 tons in the last two weeks of July. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Militant attacks kill 1, wound 11 in Thai south May 21, 2007
REFILE - CORRECTING NAME OF PROVINCE Policemen, holding batons, stand guard after arresting hundreds of landless locals for occupying a palm-oil plantation in Thailand's Surat Thani province May 12, 2007. Police broke up a 3,000-strong demonstration by landless people who had occupied a palm-oil plantation for more than two weeks, arresting 1,000 and injuring a dozen, local media reported. (AlertNet)
Confidante of Thai queen escapes death in ambush by southern insurgents Feb 21, 2007
Vibhavadi had been a helicopter mission to boost the morale of troops and villagers on Feb. 16, 1977, in the southern province of Surat Thani, which was then facing a communist insurgency. When two Border Patrol police were wounded, the helicopter went into the combat zone to pick them up, and came under insurgent gunfire that killed her. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Update: Snow strands motorists as storm moves east Jan 2, 2007
High waves were reported on beaches in the provinces of Surat Thani and Chumphon, popular with both Thai and foreign tourists. $@(AP). (International Herald Tribune)
* World News Quick Take Jan 1, 2007
High waves were reported on beaches in Surat Thani and Chumphon. Rescue workers are patrolling both land and sea areas, officials said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
