Thai PM Pushes Infrastructure Upgrades to Boost Phuket as Premium Tourist Destination
Phuket —
On January 9th, 2025, Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra chaired a meeting with key agencies to address Phuket's infrastructure challenges and elevate it as a premium tourism destination capable of hosting large-scale events.
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Kazakhstani Businessman Seeks Help from Phuket Governor Over Alleged Fraud in 300 Million Baht...
Phuket – A Kazakhstani businessman has approached the Phuket Governor for assistance after allegedly being defrauded by a Ukrainian agency in a 300 million baht property investment in Phuket.
On Tuesday, January 7th, the businessman...
UPDATE: Alleged Russian Mastermind Arrested after Being Accused of Concocting Plan to Rob a...
Karon –
A so-called Russian mastermind was arrested after he was being accused of being the planner behind robbing and detaining a Russian victim at a hotel in Karon, along with a second man.
Our previous...
UPDATE: Belarusian Man Officially Apologizes after Injuring Karon Police in Viral Video Seen by...
Karon –
A Belarusian man on holiday in Thailand officially apologized on Monday (January 7th) after he injured some members of the Karon Police when he was intoxicated last month.
Our previous story:
An intoxicated Belarusian man...
Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Saudi Arabian Tourists and Taxi Driver Fined after...
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...
Update: Boat Driver Charged with Negligence and Drug Use Following Koh Phangan Tragedy
Koh Phangan —
Police in Koh Phangan have charged a 46-year-old boat driver, Mr. Phatthapong, with negligence causing death, and illegal use of methamphetamine following a passenger boat capsizing on December 23rd, 2024.Â
The incident occurred...
Phuket Reports Total of 64 Accidents in Eight Days of Ten Dangerous Days New...
Phuket –
Phuket has announced in total 64 road accidents with 65 injuries and one death in eight days (December 27th, 2024– January 3rd, 2025) of the Ten Dangerous Days New Year Road Campaign.
The Phuket...
Phuket Reports Total of 58 Accidents in Seven Days of Ten Dangerous Days New...
Phuket –
Phuket has announced in total 58 road accidents with 59 injuries and one death in seven days (December 27th, 2024– January 2nd, 2025) of the Ten Dangerous Days New Year Road Campaign.
The Phuket...
Update: Drivers Charged in Fatal Surat Thani Bus Crash, Drive Blames Not Knowing the...
Surat Thani –
Two drivers have been charged with reckless driving causing deaths after five elderly people died and 30 people were injured in a fatal Chai Ya bus crash.
Our previous story:
A devastating incident unfolded...
Seven People Die in Surat Thani Pickup Truck Crash, Four Kilometers from Fatal Tour...
Surat Thani –
All people in a pickup truck died in a crash after New Year's Day which was only four kilometers from a fatal tour bus crash on New Year night.
According to the Department...
