Mueang Phuket

Phuket – Police in Phuket have launched a major crackdown on foreign nationals illegally operating businesses through Thai nominees, in line with national directives to enforce the Foreign Business Act of 1999. Under the leadership of Pol. Maj. Gen. Sinlert Sukhum, Commander of Phuket Provincial Police, and Pol. Col. Surasak Jaidee, Superintendent of Chalong Police Station, […]

Phuket — Provincial authorities in Phuket have launched a major operation to regulate social order, targeting establishments suspected of operating as entertainment venues and illegally offering baraku (hookah) services. The raid followed public complaints about clandestine sales and services. Undercover officers entered a venue in Rawai, ordering baraku to obtain a receipt as evidence. Once confirmed, […]

Phuket – A fire broke out early this morning (August 3rd) at a three‑story restaurant building in Kata, but was quickly brought under control by local emergency crews. Authorities confirmed that no injuries or fatalities occurred. Firefighters told the Phuket Express. The blaze erupted around 7:00 a.m. at a restaurant located beside a hotel. Firefighters […]

Phuket — Police in Chalong have arrested a Myanmar woman accused of working illegally at a local grocery store, in violation of her work permit. The Chalong Police told the Phuket Express. The arrest followed a tip-off from residents who reported that a foreign worker was handling sales and payments at the shop. Investigators organized an […]

Phuket – A chlorine tank explosion at the Phuket Municipal Waterworks on Damrong Road, Talad Yai. The incident occurred at approximately 1:15 p.m., prompting an immediate response from provincial and municipal leaders. Governor Chotnarin Kerdsom, accompanied by Worath Surawadee, head of the Phuket Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office, Muang District Chief Siwatch Rawangkul, and […]

Phuket— Provincial authorities in Phuket have revoked the operating licenses of five cannabis shops in the island’s Old Town district after uncovering multiple violations of legal conditions. The sweep targeted cannabis retailers in the popular Phuket Old Town area on Monday (July 26th), a hub for both locals and tourists. Authorities said the crackdown was […]

Chalong – The Chalong Police have successfully apprehended a suspect wanted for breaking into coin-operated washing machines, following weeks of evading capture under a court-issued warrant. The Chalong Police told the Phuket Express. They tracked down the suspect, identified as Mr. Dick (surname withheld), who had previously fled an attempted arrest. Officers seized the motorcycle […]

Phuket – Residents in parts of Phuket reported feeling tremors late Wednesday morning after a moderate earthquake struck off the northern coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. The quake, recorded at 11:18 AM local time, registered a magnitude of 5.1 at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers. The epicenter was located about 381 kilometers southwest of Satun […]

Phuket – Aburglary at a fruit shop in Karon turned violent when a thief armed with a knife attacked the shop owner before fleeing with 15 prized durians worth approximately 4,000 baht. The incident occurred eaelier this week at a fruit shop located near the Karon traffic light intersection. CCTV footage released by shows the suspect […]