Russian Suspected of Being Illegal Tour Guide at Temple in Chalong
Chalong –
A Russian is suspected of acting as an illegal tour guide at a temple in Chalong.
Officers from the Tourism and Guide Office and the Phuket Tourist Police inspected the Phra Yai Temple (Big...
Man arrested in Chalong after allegedly beating ex-girlfriend unconscious and detaining her against her...
Phuket –
The Crime Suppression Division police have arrested a 26-year-old man in Phuket for allegedly beating his ex-girlfriend until she was unconscious and then abducting her and keeping her locked in his home.
The Crime...
Many Foreign Tourists Injured After Boat Crashes into Pillar in Chalong, Phuket
Phuket –
It has been reported by the local media that many foreign tourists, most Russians, were injured after a tour boat crashed into a pillar in Chalong, Phuket.
More than 30 people were...
Phuket Smart Pier to be Launched at Chalong
Chalong –
The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) will launch a Phuket Smart Pier in Chalong
The PPAO Chief Mr. Rewat Areerob told the Phuket Express that marine tourism is famous among tourists and many passengers...
UPDATE: Portuguese Woman Arrested after Threatening Phuket Taxi Driver with a Knife
Rawai-
A Portuguese woman was arrested after she was caught on a viral video carrying a knife and allegedly threatening to assault a female taxi driver at a hotel in Rawai.
Our previous story:
The taxi driver,...
Foreign man rescued after struggling while diving off Phuket
Phuket –
An unidentified foreign man has been rescued after suffering from decompression sickness while he was diving near an island in Chalong.
Emergency responders were notified of the incident yesterday (October 26th). The foreign man...
Foreign Man Climbs Famous Chalong Temple and Jumps
Chalong –
An unidentified foreign man climbed Phuket's most famous temple this evening. He was threatening to jump from a pagoda for several hours and finally jumped after trying to fight rescuers atop the temple.
The...
Two Motorbike Thieves Arrested in Rawai
Rawai –
Police arrested two suspects who stole a motorbike in Rawai.
The Chalong Police told the Phuket Express on Thursday (December 7th) that on December 4th, they found the stolen motorbike parked in Soi Sai...
Wildlife officials clarify and address tourists concerns about allegedly hungry crocodiles at a Phuket...
Phuket –
The Phuket Fisheries Office has addressed concerns after tourists posted videos and posts online about allegedly hungry crocodiles at a farm in Phuket.
The story came to light after tourists and local residents posted...
Chalong Underpass in Phuket to temporarily close
Chalong –
The Chalong Underpass will be temporarily closed to traffic to fix a damaged water pump for two days.
The Phuket Highway Office told the Phuket Express that the Chalong Underpass in Chalong will...
