Gunman Arrested after Injuring Man in Rawai
Phuket – A gunman was arrested after opening fire on a man in Rawai on Friday, November 1st. The Chalong Police reported the incident to the Phuket Express.
The police were notified of the shooting...
Cold Front from China to Bring Storms, Cooler Weather to Northern Thailand November 2nd...
National —
On October 31st, 2024, the Thai Meteorological Department issued a weather warning, anticipating severe rainfall and colder temperatures across the country from November 2nd to the 5th.
A high-pressure system from China is...
Prime Minister Assures Swift DSI Probe into ‘The iCon Group’ Case
PRESS RELEASE:
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has assured the public that the investigation into “The iCon Group” case will proceed without delay now that it has been transferred to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI)....
Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket Among Proposed Sites for Thailands Legal Casino Complexes
National —
On October 29th, 2024, Deputy Finance Minister Chulaphan Amornvivat shared the government’s timeline to propose the Integrated Entertainment Complex Bill to the Cabinet by year-end, potentially paving the way for legal casinos.
The...
Fight Breaks Out Between Thais and Arabians After Volleyball Game at Patong Beach
Patong, Phuket – A brawl erupted between Thai locals and Arabian tourists at Patong Beach following a beach volleyball game. The incident, which was captured on video and has since gone viral on social...
Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: South Korean Man Arrested with Six Kilograms of...
The following is our weekly feature in which we highlight the top local stories in our area of Phuket from the past week. The number of stories differs from week to week.
These are chosen...
Thailand’s Cool Season Begins Tomorrow
PRESS RELEASE:
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has confirmed that Thailand's cool season will officially begin on Tuesday (Oct 29), about two weeks later than usual, lasting through late February.
In Bangkok, temperatures are forecast to...
Phuket Prepares for Possible Floods after Tropical Storm ‘Trami’ Warning
Phuket –
Phuket is preparing for possible flash floods after the Thai Meteiroligical Department (TMD) has warned of Tropical Storm Trami, especially for Karon.
A meeting was held at the Phuket Provincial Hall on...
Third Dugong Found Dead in Phuket
Phuket –
A third dugong was found dead in Karon on Saturday (October 26th).
The Thai Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) told the Phuket Express that they were notified of the dugong from a...
Phuket Fortifies Flood Defenses with Satellite Data and Real-Time Alert Systems
Phuket —
At 5:00 PM on October 25th, 2024, Dr. Surasri Kidtimonton, the secretary-general of the Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR), visited flood-prone areas in Phuket to assess water levels and emergency readiness....