French Woman Dies, Another Foreign Man Injured in Karon Motorcycle Crash
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An accident occurred at a curve near a hotel in Karon, leaving a French woman dead and another foreign national seriously injured.
A motorcycle...
Slow Loris Seized in Phuket Crackdown on Illegal Wildlife Trade
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Authorities in Phuket have arrested a man in Karon for illegally possessing a protected slow loris, a nocturnal primate often exploited for tourist photo...
UPDATE: Phuket Residents Petition Against Reopening Big Buddha Site After Landslide Tragedy
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Local residents affected by the recent landslide at Khao Phra Yai have submitted a formal petition opposing the reopening of the Big Buddha...
Phuket’s “Big Buddha” Officially Reopens on Makha Bucha Day
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After years of anticipation, the revered Phra Phuttha Mingmongkol Eknakakiri, widely known as the “Big Buddha,” will officially welcome worshippers and visitors...
Sea Turtle Lays 125 Eggs on Karon Beach
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A rare and uplifting event unfolded on Phuket’s Karon Beach when a green sea turtle came ashore to lay 125 eggs on Karon...
Kazakh Man Arrested in Phuket with Cocaine and Drug QR Stickers
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Police in Phuket arrested a Kazakh national during a New Year’s Eve checkpoint in Karon after discovering cocaine hidden in his underwear and...
Swedish Tourist Rescued from Drowning at Kata Beach
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A 68-year-old Swedish tourist was rescued from drowning at Kata Beach’s Pak Bang area, a stretch notorious for its powerful rip currents and...
Cambodian Caught Selling Illegal Vapes on Kata Beach
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A Cambodian national was arrested on Kata Beach in Phuket for allegedly selling illegal electronic cigarettes to tourists.
The Karon Police told the Phuket...
Bus Loses Power on Kata Hill Before Crashing – VIDEO
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A public electric bus operating on the Phuket Airport–Rawai route lost engine power while ascending a steep incline near the Tom Yum Kung...
Parasailing Guide Saves Tourist During Sudden Storm off Kata Beach – VIDEO
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A dramatic rescue unfolded off Kata Beach on October 16 when a parasailing boat capsized during a sudden storm, prompting a teenage...
