Foreign Tourist Reported Missing after Boat Capsized in Surat Thani
Surat Thani -
A French tourist has been reported missing after a long-tailed boat capsized at the Khao Sok National park in Baan Takhun.
The Baan Takhun Police told the Phuket Express that they were...
Phuket Vegetarian Festival Preparations Begin at Local Shrines
Phuket —
Today, October 8th, several shrines in Phuket have begun cleaning and preparing for the Vegetarian Festival, scheduled from October 15th to the 23rd, 2023.
This practice is particularly prominent at certain shrines, including...
Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Foreigners arrested for Theft and More
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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: Cost of Phuket ferry fire damage estimated at ten million baht
Phuket –
The cost of damages is estimated at more than 10 million baht after a ferry fire at Koh Sirey, Rassada.
Our previous story:
A fire has damaged a ferry parked at a pier on Sirey...
Phuket Law Enforcement Cracks Down on International Drug Ring
Phuket-
In a significant crackdown on illegal narcotics in Phuket, authorities have apprehended a Russian national and three Nigerians in possession of drugs valued at over four million baht.
The Phuket Immigration Office disclosed to the...
Wanted Belgian/Moroccan Patong DJ Arrested for Attempted Murder in His Home Country
Patong –
A wanted Belgian / Moroccan National who worked as a DJ in Patong was arrested after he was allegedly involved in an attempted murder in his home country.
The Royal Thai Immigration Bureau revealed...
UPDATE: Marine Search Launched for Two Missing Foreigners with Kayak in Phuket
Phuket –
A marine search was launched for two missing male foreigners with a kayak in Mueang Phuket.
Our previous story:
Two foreigners have been reported missing two days after they rented a kayak on Coconut Island...
Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Foreigner Arrested for Attempted Murder, 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...
Fireworks Factory Explosion in Suphanburi Claims 23 Lives and Leaves 6 Injured; Investigation Underway
Suphanburi—
On January 17th, 2024, Thai national media reported a fireworks factory explosion accident in Mueang, Suphanburi, causing 23 casualties and 6 injuries confirmed as of press time.
Suphanburi rescue teams were dispatched to the...
Over One Hundred Medical Centers in Southern Thailand At Risk For Flooding
Southern Thailand-
More than one hundred medical centers in the southern provinces are at risk for flooding.
Previous story:
In the southern provinces, the center has cautioned residents of heavy rains, flash floods, and landslides between November...
