UPDATE: Kazakhstani man allegedly involved in extorting Russian for crypto currency on Samui Island...
Surat Thani –
A Kazakhstani citizen who was allegedly involved in extorting a Russian man for crypto currency on Samui Island was arrested in Chonburi.
Our previous story:
A group of alleged foreign “gangsters” was wanted by...
Thailand’s latest entry requirements as of Sunday May 1st, 2022
The following is a press release from the Tourism Authority of Thailand:
The following rules will be in effect from 1 May 2022, with specific requirements for vaccinated and unvaccinated / not fully vaccinated travelers...
Intoxicated Foreign Tourist Caught After Trying to Steal Jet-ski From Patong Beach
Patong –
An intoxicated foreign tourist was caught after he was trying to steal a jet-ski from Patong Beach, attacked a jet-ski caretaker, and tried to escape.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that they...
Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Seven Foreigners Rescued From Sea, and...
Hello, Phuket Express Readers and Supporters!
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...
Update: Fatal Thailand Bus Crash Killing 25 People, Mostly Young Students, Under Investigation, Tire...
PRESS RELEASE:
Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Social Development and Human Security Minister Varawut Silpa-archa have addressed the aftermath of a tragic school bus fire involving students from Wat Khao Phraya Sangkharam School from...
Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Thai Police Crack Down on Foreigners Illegally...
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: Cars not allowed to pass from Kathu to Patong lane
Patong, Phuket -
Cars are not allowed to pass on the collapsed Patong hill in the Kathu to Patong lane.
Our previous stories:
Cars allowed to pass on the partially collapsed Patong Hill Road on both...
Majority of Public Feedback So Far on Draft Law Opposes Proposal to Make Cannabis...
National —
On June 13th, 2024, Thai Minister of Public Health Somsak Thepsuthin provided an update on the public consultation held from June 11-25 regarding a draft aimed at reclassifying cannabis as a type 5...
Patong Police Investigate Viral Fight Between a Foreigner and a Group of Transgender Women
Patong, Phuket-
The Patong Police have initiated an inquiry following the emergence of a social media video this past week, the first week of May of 2024, appearing to depict an altercation involving a group...
Phuket Tourist Police warns about rental of motor vehicles without proper licenses
Phuket -
The Phuket Tourist Police has issued a warning about rental vehicles without a proper driving license.
The warning states, "The owner or driver of a motor vehicle who lets anyone without a proper driving...
