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Son arrested after reportedly murdering his own father in Thalang over buying cigarettes

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Thalang – An adult son has been arrested after reportedly slashing his father's neck with a sharp instrument, murdering him, in Thalang. The Thalang Police told the Phuket Express that they were notified of the incident...

Bryde’s Whale spotted in Phang Nga – VIDEO

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Phang Nga – A Bryde’s Whale was spotted near Ta Chai Island in Phang Nga. The Head of the Similan National Park Mr. Sarayut Paso told the Phuket Express that he was notified of the whale...

Mother Arrested after Assaulting Two Year Old Daughter in Wichit

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Phuket- In a distressing incident that has captured public attention, a 38-year-old mother identified only as Mrs. Mam from Wichit, Phuket, was arrested following a severe assault on her two-year-old daughter. The incident, which occurred...

UPDATE: Chinese Tourist in Patong Who Lied About a Taxi Driver Stealing His Money...

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Patong – A Chinese tourist was charged with reporting false information to law enforcement officers after lying about an alleged 20,000 Baht snatch-theft by a taxi motorcycle taxi rider in Patong. Our previous story: A Chinese tourist...

Two People Arrested after Fishing Illegally at Panwa Cape in Wichit

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Wichit – A Thai man and a Myanmar man were arrested after fishing in a no-fishing area in the Panwa Cape in Wichit. The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) told the Phuket Express that...

Man Arrested for Illegally Catching Cuttlefish in Phuket

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Phuket – A man was arrested with a cuttlefish at Panwa Cape in Wichit and charged for catching marine animals in a protected zone. Mr. Wissanu Jangjai from the Phuket Marine Resources Conservation Center told the...

Thai Tourism and Hospitality Leaders Urge Government to Extend Visa Waiver Program to Indian...

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Thailand – Thai hospitality and tourism leaders are urging the Thai Government to extend a current visa waiver exemption program for Chinese and Kazakhstani nationals to Indian tourists to boost tourism. Our Previous Reference Articles: Mr. Sittiwat...

Phuket Airport holds major fire drill

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Phuket- The Phuket International Airport today (May 31st) held a fire practice which included a significant amount of smoke as part of the drill. Our previous story: The Phuket International Airport on May 19th has announced that...

Two French men arrested for allegedly attacking Thai man on Samui Island

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Samui Island, Surat Thani – Two French foreigners were arrested after allegedly attacking a Thai man who sustained severe injuries on Samui Island. Ms. Lakkana Salao, 47, told local press about the incident along with a...

Suspect slashes tires of another vehicle that parked too close to him in Patong,...

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Patong – One thousand baht was fined to responsible parties after a conflict over parking in Patong this week. The Patong Police reported on June 21st that a victim filed a police report after parking a...
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