HISTORICAL FACTS: Narathiwat - The Untold Story

In 2010, Thailand sank 25 retired army tanks off Narathiwat to create artificial reefs; later research found 53 fish species thriving there

In a progressive move, Thailand has submerged retired tanks and train cars to create artificial reefs, serving to bolster fishing communities grappling with dwindling fish populations. A recent study revealed the new reefs host an intriguing diversity of 53 fish species across 21 families, with tanks proving particularly effective at…

The Times of India · Sep 7

Southern border rail track reopens after bombing

NARATHIWAT - Train services have resumed on the main southern line in Rangae district, following repairs, after it was damaged by a bomb on Saturday night, the State Railway of Thailand said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 25

South policies need rethink

A series of violent attacks in Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat provinces over the weekend was a calculated attempt to humiliate the security apparatus and the Anutin Charnvirakul government.

Bangkok Post · Aug 24

Bomb blasts, arson attacks rock Narathiwat, two injured

A string of unrest occurred at multiple locations in southern border provinces on Saturday night, with explosions and arson attacks damaging vehicles, communication infrastructure and other property. Two people were injured in Narathiwat.

Bangkok Post · Aug 22

Accomplice gets 5 years over MP car shooting

The Narathiwat provincial court sentenced a man to five years in prison for his role in an attempted murder case involving Prachachat Party MP Kamolsak Leewamoh.

Bangkok Post · Aug 16

Garage owner linked to MP’s shooting sentenced

NARATHIWAT - A court in this southern province has sentenced a garage owner to five years in prison for dismantling an Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) pickup truck used in the shooting of a Prachachat Party MP.

Bangkok Post · Aug 14

Thai footballer killed by lightning during Golok FA Cup

A Thai footballer was killed after being struck by lightning during a match in Narathiwat on Tuesday, while nine others were injured.

Bangkok Post · Aug 6

Two suspects in Tak Bai police killings shot dead

NARATHIWAT - Two suspects linked to the fatal shooting of two Tak Bai police officers were killed in a gunfight with security forces in this southern province on Wednesday, while authorities later apprehended another suspect believed to have helped the duo evade arrest earlier.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Thai footballer killed by lightning during Golok FA Cup

NARATHIWAT - A Thai footballer was killed after being struck by lightning during a match in this southern province on Tuesday, while nine others were injured.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Manhunt for cop killers widens

A manhunt for six suspects accused of killing two police officers in Narathiwat has intensified after investigators found evidence suggesting they may have fled across the border.

Bangkok Post · Aug 4