Canadian Man Being Questioned after Thai Girlfriend was Found Hanged in Patong
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A Canadian man who was about to leave the Kingdom of Thailand is being questioned after his Thai girlfriend was found hanged in Patong.
Mr. Kreangsak Riwklang, who is a brother of Ms. Wanwisa Riwklang,...
UPDATE: Five Senior Police Including Chief Transferred After Bangla Bar Raid Uncovers Evidence of...
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Five Patong senior police have been transferred after an illegal bar on Bangla Road in Patong was raided uncovering six victims of child sexual exploitation who were rescued, being minors under the age...
Shirtless Man Arrested for Walking Around With Machete in Patong
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A shirtless man was caught in Patong after he was walking around while swaying back and forth a machete, scaring tourists and local residents.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that they...
Patong Beach Road to temporarily close for traffic for ‘Pride’ event today
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Patong Beach Road will be closed for traffic from midday to 8:00 P.M. today (June 25th) for the ‘Surf X Beat Series’ event which will be held under the theme of ‘Pride...
Tourism and Sports Minister visits Bangla Road in Patong
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Last night (September 8th) the Tourism and Sports Minister visited Bangla Road in Patong where staffers and operators are asking for 4:00 A.M. entertainment venue closing times.
Our previous stories:
Patong and tourism cities including...
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
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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
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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
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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...