Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Russian Tourist Drowns, Russian Rider Fined For...
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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 differ...
Tourists Rescued After Nearly Drowning at Patong Beach in Phuket
Patong –
Two foreign tourists have been rescued after they were found struggling in the water at Patong Beach.
The Patong Lifeguards told the Phuket Express that on Monday morning (May 29th) two tourists went into...
Two People Arrested in Crackdown on Illegal Online Gun Sales in Phuket
Phuket –
Two people have been arrested in a crackdown on illegal online gun sales in Phuket.
The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau told the Phuket Express on May 29th, 2023, that over the past weekend the...
UPDATE: Canadian Suspect Extradited to Thailand for Allegedly Murdering Indian Man in Phuket
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...
Tuk Tuk Taxi Destroyed From Fire in Chalong, Phuket
Chalong –
A Tuk Tuk taxi has been destroyed by a fire in Chalong, Phuket.
The Chalong Municipality told the Phuket Express that firefighters were notified of the fire at 9:35 A.M. on Saturday morning (May...
Another Cruise Liner Arrives in Phuket with 4,000 Tourists
Phuket –
Another cruise liner in a series of recent arrivals, this one with more than 4,000 tourists, arrived in Phuket today.
On Saturday morning (May 27th) the ‘SPECTRUM OF THE SEA’ cruise liner arrived at...
Russian Motorbike Rider Fined 5,000 Baht After Being Caught Doing Wheelies in Phuket
Rawai –
A Russian motorbike rider was fined 5,000 baht after he was caught on camera while doing wheelies on a road in Rawai, Phuket.
The Phuket Provincial Police told the Phuket Express about the incident...
Russian Tourist Drowns On Patong Beach
Patong –
A Russian tourist drowned at Patong Beach on Saturday (May 27th) in the early morning.
Emergency responders told the Phuket Express that they were notified of the incident at 7:30 A.M. today by family...
Phuket Boat Crew Rescued After Getting Stuck on Rock in Krabi
Krabi –
A fishing boat from Phuket was found stuck at a rock in the middle of the sea after being hit by a wave in Krabi.
The head of the Hat Nopparat Thara Mu-Ko Phi...
Four People Rescued After Falling Into Well in Thalang, Phuket
Thalang –
Two men fell into a well before two other men who were trying to help them fell into the well also in Cherng Talay, Phuket.
Emergency responders were notified from local residents that four...