Oil Stains Found on Some Phuket Beaches
Phuket –
Oil stains were found on several beaches in Thalang along with a baby sea turtle that appeared to have been impacted by the oil.
The head of the Sirinat National Park, Mr. Sorasak Rananan,...
Massage Shop Owner in Patong Arrested for Allegedly Being Open Without Permission
Patong –
A man was arrested after he allegedly opened a massage shop without legal permission in Patong.
Patong Police told the Phuket Express that they had received complaints from concerned citizens that a massage shop...
Two Cannabis Shops in Patong Have Their Licenses Paused
Patong –
Two more cannabis shops in Patong have had their licenses paused after they were found to be breaking various rules.
Our previous stories:
The foreigners in the video clip were making content promoting a new...
UPDATE: Tuk Tuk Taxi Driver Surrenders in Patong After Shooting Fellow Taxi Driver
Patong –
A Tuk Tuk taxi driver has surrendered after shooting another Tuk Tuk taxi driver, who sustained serious injuries. The two men worked at the same taxi stand.
Our previous story:
A Tuk Tuk taxi driver...
Suspect Arrested with 3,589 Methamphetamine Pills in Phuket
Chalong –
A suspect was arrested with 3,589 meth pills and crystal methamphetamine in Mueang Phuket.
The Thai Border Patrol Police told the Phuket Express that this past weekend they arrested Mr. Noppadol ‘Leang’ Saepae,...
American Man Rescued From Drowning at Phuket Beach
Phuket –
An American tourist has been rescued from drowning at Karon Beach.
The Phuket Tourist Police told the Phuket Express on Tuesday (September 26th) that they were notified of the incident at Karon Beach. Emergency...
Three People Survive After Car Plunges Into a Large Construction Pit in Rassada, Phuket
Rassada –
Three people have survived after their sedan plunged into a huge road construction pit in Rassada, Mueang Phuket.
Emergency responders were notified of the accident at 10:00 P.M. on Thursday (October 5th) on the...
Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Vegetarian Festival Begins, and More
Hello, Phuket Express Readers and Supporters!
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...
Fire Walking Ritual Held at Phuket Vegetarian Festival – PHOTO TOUR/VIDEO
Phuket –
The famous fire walking ritual was held at the Phuket Vegetarian Festival.
On Sunday (October 22nd) another fire walking ritual was held at the Sam Kong Chinese Shrine on the Yaowarad Road in Rassada,...
Driver Injured after Sedan Crashes with Oil Truck Inside Phuket Underpass
Phuket –
A female driver has sustained minor injuries after she lost control of her vehicle before crashing into an oil trailer truck inside an underpass in Mueang Phuket.
The Phuket City Police were notified...
