New local road from Kathu to Patong to open on Father’s Day
Patong –
A new local road from Kathu to Patong will be officially opened on Father's Day, December 5th, 2022.
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Motorbikes are now allowed to pass on the partially collapsed Patong Hill Road from...
Passenger Dies and Rider Seriously Injured after Motorbike Crash in Patong
Patong –
A motorbike passenger was pronounced dead at the scene while the rider sustained severe injuries after a motorbike crash in Patong.
Emergency responders were notified of the accident on Tuesday night (March 21st) on...
Chinese Man Rescued After Jet-Ski Accident Near Patong Beach
Patong –
A Chinese man has been rescued by local fishermen after a jet-ski accident near Patong Beach.
Mr. Jaruan Yooyen, a local Patong fisherman, told the Phuket Express that on Wednesday (July 12th) at...
Patong Hill road expected to be completed before New Year, Thai Transport Minister visits
Patong –
 The Patong Hill road repair work is expected to be completed before New Year's and the Thai Transport Minister visited Phuket.
Yesterday (December 2nd) the Thai Transport Minister Mr. Saksayam Chidchob visited Phuket...
Chinese Tourist Caught Lying About Alleged 20,000 Baht Motorcycle Taxi Driver Theft in Patong
Patong –
A Chinese tourist was caught lying about an alleged 20,000 Baht snatch-theft by a taxi motorcycle taxi rider in Patong before later confessing the lie to police.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express...
Russian Man Arrested at Kathu Restaurant for Allegedly Working Without Legal Permission
Kathu –
A Russian man was arrested at a restaurant in Kathu on Monday (March 18th) after he was found allegedly cooking in a kitchen against the terms of his work permit.
The Kathu Police told...
Patong Car Rental Operator Arrested for Parking Vehicles in Public Spaces
Patong –
A car rental operator in Patong has been arrested after allegedly parking cars for rent in a public area near Patong Beach.
The news came after a personal Facebook user first posted the issue...
Another Alcohol Vendor Arrested in Patong
Patong –
A man was arrested in Patong after he was found selling alcohol from a box.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that earlier this week they arrested Mr. Benz (Age and last name...
Heavy Rain Causes Major Flooding in Patong – VIDEOS/PHOTOS TOUR
Patong –
Heavy rain in Patong has caused major flooding.
The heavy rain hit on Friday afternoon (September 22nd) for about three hours and caused flooding on many roads in Patong City such as in Soi...
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...
