Phuket Tourist Police Announce Crime Crackdown Results
Phuket –
The Phuket Tourist Police have announced the results of a recent tourism crime crackdown.
A press conference was held at the Phuket Tourist Police Station on Friday (April 28th). The results of the recent...
Police Involved After Thief Steals from Tourist at Beach in Thalang
Thalang –
Police were working on tracking down a thief after they stole from a tourist who was swimming at a beach in Sakoo.
The Sakoo Police told the Phuket Express that on Monday afternoon (December...
Phuket Governor Addresses Rumors in Swiss Expat Alleged Assault Case; Affirms Judicial Transparency
PHUKET-In a recent development concerning the high-profile assault case involving a local doctor and a Swiss Expat, Phuket Governor Mr. Sophon Suwannarat has issued a clarifying statement. The update comes amid circulating rumors that...
UPDATE: Canadian Suspect Extradited to Thailand for Allegedly Murdering Indian Man in PhuketÂ
Phuket –
An important Canadian suspect was sent back to Thailand after he allegedly murdered a Canadian – Indian man in Phuket.
Our previous stories:
A Canadian man was shot to death with about 10 bullet wounds...
Hundreds of Guns Seized in Phuket Destroyed
Phuket –
In total 136 guns which had been seized in Phuket from four police stations have been destroyed.
The Phuket Provincial Police told the Phuket Express on Friday (April 28th) that a firearms destruction project...
711 in Thailand Reports Record Income of 399 Billion Baht in 2023, Announces Expansion...
National
On February 23rd, 2024, CP All Plc., publicly revealed business profit results for 2023 for Seven-Eleven in which the convenience stores had an overall income of 399 billion baht, having a gross profit of...
Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Vegetarian Festival Begins, and More
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...
Thai Expert Explains High Electricity Bills in Thailand
National —
Mr. Praiphon Koomsub, former Dean of the Faculty of Economics at Thammasat University, explained an increase in the Thai power bills recently.
He said the increase actually started at the end of 2022, but...
Phatthalung Suffers Worst Flooding in 43 Years
Phatthalung, Southern Thailand–
Phatthalung has suffered its worst flooding in 43 years, said local residents.
After heavy rain for many hours on Thursday (January 25th), flash floods from the Banthat mountain range hit Phatthalung. Seven villages...
Thai Government Debates Alcohol Advertising, Sales Hours
National—
On January 10th, 2024, Mr. Thaophiphob Limchitrakorn, Bangkok MP from the Move Forward Party, proposed reconsideration of a stricter Alcohol Control bill regarding advertising alcoholic products during a recent parliamentary meeting.
There were three drafts...
