Patong Lifeguards now patrolling on Patong Beach 24-hours a day
Patong –
Patong Lifeguards are now patrolling on Patong Beach 24-hours a day.
Mr. Somprasong Sangchart, a representative of Patong lifeguards, told TPN media, “There are many Thai and foreign tourists on Patong Beach since after...
Russian Man Drowns at Phuket Beach After Allegedly Ignoring No Swimming Warnings
Phuket –
A Russian tourist drowned at a beach in Thalang, allegedly ignoring red flags and no swimming warnings.
The Phuket Tourist Police told the Phuket Express that they were notified of the incident on Thursday...
Man in Narathiwat Lost Four Family Members in Fireworks Warehouse Explosion
Narathiwat –
A man has lost four family members after a fireworks warehouse exploded in Narathiwat.
Our previous story:
At least ten people have died, 118 people have been injured, and more than 200 families have...
Phuket Light Rail officially paused for project budget review
Phuket –
The long proposed and discussed Phuket Light Rail from the north to the south of the island has been oficially paused for what relevant agencies call a project budget review.
The Mass Rapid Transport...
British tourist on honeymoon and Thai man drown after tourist goes swimming despite red...
Kata, Phuket –
Two people have been pronounced dead after a male British tourist who was on his honeymoon drowned as well as a Thai man who was trying to help save the British tourist's...
Patong to hold Countdown 2023
Patong –
The Patong Municipality is inviting people to join the countdown event at Patong Beach.
The event will start from 6:00 P.M. onward on December 31st, 2022 New Year's Eve with folk songs, live music,...
Truck Crashes into Krabi Pharmacy, Brake Failure Blamed
Krabi –
A driver blamed brake failure after a track crashed into a pharmacy in Mueang Krabi.
The Mueang Krabi Police were notified of the accident on Tuesday afternoon (May 2nd) on Sri Trang Road at...
Young German tourist rescued after being stuck between large rocks while hiking in Thalang...
Thalang –
A 21-year-old German tourist has been rescued after being stuck between several large rocks while hiking in a forest in the Thalang district yesterday (May 2nd).
The Phuket Tourist Police was notified by...
Thalang Highest for Dengue Fever Cases in Phuket
Thalang –
The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office reports that the highest number of dengue cases are found in Thalang.
Our previous stories:
Thailand saw a continuous rise in dengue fever cases in 18 provinces including...
Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Multiple Drownings, Oil Found on Beaches, and...
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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 differs from...