UPDATE: Boat Captain Charged After 35 Tourists, Mostly Foreign, Injured in Boat Crash in...
Chalong –
A boat captain has been charged with reckless behavior causing injuries after 35 people including foreign tourists were injured after a tour boat crashed into a pillar in Chalong, Phuket.
Our previous story:
Emergency responders...
Tragic Moving Walkway Incident at Don Mueang Airport Still Under Review
Airports of Thailand (AOT) has established a committee to investigate a recent incident involving a moving walkway at one of its airports, which resulted in a severe injury to a passenger’s leg.
The committee, made...
Yet Another Man Arrested for Selling Fireworks on Patong Beach
Patong –
A man was arrested for selling fireworks on Patong Beach, part of an ongoing campaign to try to rid the beach of fireworks.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express over this long...
Thailand’s Strict Alcohol Laws Return to the Forefront After Political Controversy
National —
Thailand has some of the strictest alcohol laws in the world, and one of them is a prohibition on advertising any alcoholic beverage. This law carries a fine of up to 500,000 baht...
Thai Military Outlines Plans to Reduce Conscription Quotas
PRESS RELEASE:
BANGKOK (NNT) - Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang has confirmed that the military has outlined plans for an immediate reduction in military conscription quotas, in line with the new government’s policies.
Minister Sutin, along with Prime...
Thai Prime Minister Says Crackdown Coming on Corrupt Influential Figures
Authorities are stepping up efforts to combat the influence of powerful individuals in Thailand.
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin pledged decisive action against any influential figures who abuse their authority. The announcement came after a recent...
Man Arrested With 90 Methamphetamine Pills in Thalang
Thalang –
A man was arrested with 90 methamphetamine pills in Thalang.
The Thalang District Chief Mr. Bancha Tanuin told the Phuket Express that late last week they arrested a suspect identified only as Mr. Manot,...
Young Man Arrested with 246,000 Methamphetamine Pills in Thalang
Thalang –
A 25-year-old man was arrested with 246,000 methamphetamine pills in a room in Thalang, Phuket.
The Thai Narcotics Suppression Bureau told the Phuket Express that earlier this week they and the Phuket Provincial...
Myanmar Motorbike Rider Arrested with Bearing Scraper and Methamphetamine Pills in Patong
Patong –
An undocumented Myanmar motorbike rider was arrested in possession of a bearing scraper and methamphetamine pills in Patong.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that this past weekend they arrested a 30-year-old Myanmar...
Teens Open Fire at Phuket Town Home, Injure Young Man with a Sharp Weapon
Phuket –
A group of teenagers opened fire at a residential home before injuring a young man with a sharp weapon in Phuket Town. Police have stated a previous dispute between the two parties is...
