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Phang-nga tour operators boycott visits to Similan-Surin islands to protest against new restrictions

27 Sept 09:11 Key points summarised by AI

Phang-nga tour operators initiated a two-day boycott of Similan-Surin islands, protesting new visitor restrictions imposed by the Department of National Parks.
The new rules limit daily visitors to 3,850 (including 525 divers) and prohibit overnight stays, effective upon the islands' reopening.
Operators contend these restrictions severely impact their businesses, especially due to existing advance bookings made before the new regulations were announced.
Prime Minister’s Office Minister Kobsak Putrakul received the operators' complaint and committed to escalating their concerns to the department chief.

Yesterday 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

Two suspected drug couriers were killed in a shootout with narcotics officers in Phetchaburi province.
Authorities seized approximately half a tonne of crystal methamphetamine, also known as Ice, during the operation.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night after officers tracked a network suspected of transporting large quantities of drugs to southern Thailand.
The suspects, identified as Chattharin and Rungarun, both 27, opened fire when confronted by officers, who returned fire, resulting in their deaths.