Motorbikes allowed to pass on damaged Patong Hill Road
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Motorbikes are now allowed to pass on the partially collapsed Patong Hill Road.
The Patong Traffic Police told the Phuket Express yesterday (October 26th), “At 6:00 P.M. the Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has ordered to...
UPDATE: Cars to be allowed on Kathu to Patong lane
Patong –
Cars will be allowed to use the Kathu to Patong lane again effective tomorrow, November 30th.
Our previous story:
Cars are allowed to pass on the partially collapsed Patong Hill Road on both lanes.
Cars are...
Phuket Officials Inspect Homeless People in Patong
Patong –
Relevant Phuket officials inspected homeless people and beggars in the Patong area this past week.
Officials from the Phuket Protection Center for the Destitute told the Phuket Express that they inspected homeless people and...
Law Enforcement Officers Continue to Inspect Entertainment Venues in Patong
Patong –
Law enforcement officers have continued their inspection of entertainment venues in Patong after complaints from concerned citizens of opening after the legal closing times.
A team of officers led by the Kathu District Chief...
UPDATE: Phuket Officials Say Black Water at Patong Beach Is Caused by a ‘Plankton...
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The Phuket Fisheries Office says black water on Patong Beach is caused by plankton bloom which is a normal annual phenomenon in the Summer.
Our previous story:
Photos of Patong beach with black water has gone...
75-Year-Old Man Found Shot to Death at Forest in Kathu, Phuket
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A 75 year old man was found shot to death in a forest near a dam in Kathu.
The Kathu Police were notified by local residents that they had found a dead body in...
Fireworks Seized on Patong Beach
Patong –
Five fireworks were seized on Patong beach.
The Patong Police Deputy Chief Lieutenant Colonel Somphon Surin told the Phuket Express that on Monday night (July 24th) they inspected Patong Beach for tourists’ safety and...
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 on Monday (September 4th) they arrested a man identified only as...
Phuket Governor visits Patong beach to ensure safety measures following drowning deaths and multiple...
Phuket –
The Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew visited lifeguards at Patong Beach to ensure safety measures were being followed due to strong waves, wind, and bad weather.
Governor Narong told The Phuket Express, “I came here...
Phuket paralyzed after heavy rains and flooding – PHOTO TOUR
Phuket –
Heavy rain across Phuket all night and until this morning caused flooding in many areas.
The rain hit since last night and continued until this morning (October 16th). Many areas flooded which are usually...