Kata Karon Carnival is Underway
Karon –
The Kata Karon Carnival is being held from Tuesday (December 12th) to Thursday (December 14th) in Karon.
The Karon Municipality is inviting people to join the annual Kata Karon Carnival 2023 from 5:00 P.M....
Laotian and Iranian National Arrested in Phuket for Illegally Staying in Thailand
Phuket –
A Laotian and an Iranian national were arrested in Phuket after they were found being illegally staying foreigners in Thailand.
The Phuket Tourist Police told the Phuket Express that on Tuesday (December 20th)...
Fourteen Foreign Tourists Rescued after Water Leaks into Boat in Phang Nga
Phang Nga-
Fourteen foreign tourists and two Thais have been rescued after water leaked into a boat in the Khura Buri district.
The Similan National Park told the Phuket Express that earlier this week they were...
Army Commander Refutes Claims of Legal Action Over Traditional Attire
PRESS RELEASE:
BANGKOK (NNT) - Fourth Army Region Commander Lt Gen Santi Sakuntanak has dismissed allegations that legal action is being taken against southern youths for wearing traditional Malay attire at a cultural fair, clarifying...
Danish Woman Injured by Waves in Phang Nga
Phang Nga –
A Danish tourist has sustained injuries after she was hit by waves at a beach in Phang Nga.
The Khao Lampi Hat Thai Mueang National Park staff told the Phuket Express earlier this...
Eight Teenagers Attack Two Other Teens in Wichit
Wichit –
Eight teenagers attacked another two teens in Wichit while recording a video clip before posting it on social media earlier this week.
The Wichit Police told the Phuket Express that the incident started...
Two People Arrested with 110 E-Cigarettes and 14,000 Illegal Cigarettes in Phuket Town
Phuket –
Two suspects were arrested at a shop in Phuket Town with 110 E-cigarettes and 4,000 boxes of illegal cigarettes.
A team from the Phuket City District Office inspected a small shop in the Talad...
UPDATE: Freedom Beach Cleared of Beach Bed Umbrellas
Patong –
The famous Freedom Beach is now cleared of beach bed umbrellas in preparation for being declared a ‘Recreation Forest’.
Our previous story:
Beach Bed Umbrellas were found all over the Freedom Beach in Patong...
No Foreign Mafia in Phuket, says Phuket Governor
Phuket –
The Phuket governor has confirmed, according to him, that there is no foreign mafia in Phuket.
The issue came to light after local politicians expressed concern on Thai social media about foreigners who...
British National Detained at Phuket Airport for Alleged Reckless Driving in Phang Nga
Phuket-
A British man, who was wanted by authorities, has been apprehended at the Phuket International Airport. He is suspected of being involved in a reckless driving accident that resulted in severe injuries in Phang...
