Man Arrested after Stabbing Bartender to Death in Phuket
Phuket – In a tragic incident near Phuket Old Town, a man has been arrested after fatally stabbing a bartender in front of a bar. The Phuket City Police received notification of the incident...
Slovak Motorbike Rider Arrested for Drunk Driving in Patong
Patong –
A Slovak motorbike rider was arrested in Patong for drunk driving.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that earlier this week they had set up a police checkpoint on the Taweewong Road....
Thai government says Emergency Decree must stay, stresses not connected to protesters
Bangkok-
According to the secretary-general of the Thai National Security Council General Supot Malaniyom, the Emergency Decree must stay for now.
The Decree, in place since early 2020, gives the Thai government extraordinary powers which General...
Alcohol sales ban for end of Buddhist Lent Day on Monday, October 10th
Thailand –
The end of Buddhist Lent this year will be on Monday, October 10th when alcohol sales will be banned.
Our previous story:
Buddhist Lent begins marks the beginning of the three–month period where all monks...
90 Illegal Taxi Drivers in Phuket Fined in Four Months
Phuket –
In total 90 illegal taxi drivers in Phuket were fined in the past three months and 33 of them have had their driving licenses suspended for 90 days.
The Phuket Land Transport Officer (PLTO)...
Umbrella Operator Arrested for Encroaching on Beach on Racha Island, Phuket
Racha Island, Chalong –
An umbrella operator was arrested for encroaching on a beach on the Racha Yai Island, south of Phuket.
The Royal Thai Navy told the Phuket Express that on Tuesday (March 7th) they...
Man Arrested in Patong for Allegedly Illegally Selling Cannabis Buds
Patong –
A man was arrested in Patong for allegedly illegally selling cannabis buds and being unable to present a legal license for selling cannabis.
On Thursday night (April 13th) a team from the Phuket...
Phuket Taxi Drivers File Formal Complaints to Officials Over Mobile Application Taxis
Phuket –
Phuket taxi meter drivers have filed formal complaints to relevant officials asking for assistance over what they call illegal mobile application taxis.
Mr. Kornpitak Arsanasuwan from the Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) received a...
Jordanian Arrested in Patong for Working Illegally as a Barber
Patong –
A Jordanian man was arrested in Patong after he was found to be providing a barber service to foreign customers which is a protected occupation only for Thai people.
The Patong Police told the...
UPDATE: Another Suspect Surrenders in Patong Shooting
Patong –
Another suspect has surrendered after two young men were injured in a firearms-related shooting incident in Patong.
Our previous stories:
Two parties were talking about an undisclosed personal dispute before one of the parties, who...
