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UPDATE: Two New Zealand Suspects in Alleged Assault of Thai Cop to Have Visas...

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Phuket – General Surachet Hakparn, the Thai Deputy National Police Chief has ordered to revoke the visas of two New Zealander men involved in a viral alleged assault on a Thai police officer and blacklist...

UPDATE: Arrest Warrant Issued for Tajikistani Man for Intent to Murder after a Russian...

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Phuket – An arrest warrant has been issued for a Tajikistani man who has already left Thailand for intent to murder after a Russian man was found dead at a cannabis farm in Chalong. Our previous...

Grab Rider Shot to Death in Cherng Talay

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Thalang – A grab rider has been pronounced dead after he was shot in Cherng Talay, Thalang on Friday night (March 15th). The Cherng Talay Police told the Phuket Express that they were notified of...

Teenager Arrested with Pen Gun in Rawai

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Rawai – A young teenage motorbike rider was arrested in possession of a pen gun in Rawai. The Chalong Police told the Phuket Express that late last week they were patrolling in Rawai when they...

Two New Zealand Men Arrested in Phuket for Alleged Brutal Assault on Traffic Cop

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Phuket—At 3:50 PM, on March 16th, 2024, Chalong police officers captured two New Zealand nationals who allegedly refused to pull over for a traffic offense, evaded police arrest, and were later accused of assaulting...

Korean Sensation Bang Shinsil Seizes the Spotlight with Back-to-Back 68s at Blue Canyon Ladies

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Press Release — Bang Shinsil of South Korea continued her impressive form by carding her second consecutive 68, seizing a one-stroke lead as she heads into the final round of the US$650,000 Blue Canyon Ladies...

Kim Heeji Sets the Pace at Blue Canyon Country Club Phuket

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PRESS RELEASE: South Korean golfer Kim Heeji capitalized on her formidable form to seize an early lead at the US$650,000 Blue Canyon Ladies Championship, held at the par 72, 6,511-yard Blue Canyon Country Club Phuket,...

Israeli Arrested on Pha Ngan Island for Allegedly Operating a Nursery Without Permission

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Surat Thani – An Israeli woman was arrested on Thursday (March 14th) after she allegedly operated a nursery without legal permission on Koh Pha Ngan in Surat Thani. The Koh Pha Ngan Police Chief Colonel Panya...

Man Arrested Selling E-cigarettes in Chalong

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Chalong – A Thai man was arrested after he was found selling e-cigarettes in Chalong. The Chalong Police told the Phuket Express that earlier this week they arrested a suspect identified only as Mr. Rachen...

Fire From Garbage Pile Damages House in Wichit

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Wichit – A fire started from piles of old garbage damaged a house and alarmed residents in Wichit, Mueang Phuket, on Friday (March 15th). Firefighters at the Wichit Municipality were notified of the fire at 11:40...
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