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Three stray dogs rescued after falling into wastewater retention pond in Thalang

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Phuket –   Three stray dogs were safely rescued after falling into a wastewater retention pond in the Thalang district over this past weekend. Rescue workers were notified by local residents at 2:40 P.M. in Baan...

Man Arrested in Patong for Selling Alcohol on Major Buddhist Day

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Patong – A man was arrested in Patong after he was found selling alcohol on a major Buddhist religious holiday. The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that on Wednesday night (August 2nd) they arrested Mr....

Suspect Arrested at Phuket Airport For Allegedly Opening Bank Accounts for Scammers

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Phuket – A suspect wanted in Bangkok was arrested in the international terminal of Phuket International Airport after allegedly opening bank accounts for online scammers. Phuket Immigration Officers at Phuket International Airport told the Phuket Express...

Legal Action Taken Against Illegal Taxi Drivers in Phuket

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Phuket – Legal action is being taken against two illegal taxi drivers in Phuket. The Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) reported that on Thursday (February 15th) from 4:00 P.M. to 6 P.M. relevant officials set...

UPDATE: No illegal foreign workers found in entertainment venues in Kamala, said Phuket official

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Phuket – Phuket officials said no illegal foreign workers were found in entertainment venues in Kamala after an inspection following complaints. Our previous story: A representative of entertainment workers filed a letter to relevant officials to suppress...

Two Speedboats Battling with High Waves Heading to Phuket Goes Viral on Social Media

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Phuket – Two speedboats with 11 and 47 passengers respectively had to battle with high waves while heading back to Phuket. A video clip of the two speedboats battling with high winds and strong waves...

Russian Man Arrested For Allegedly Working at Money Exchange Booth in Thalang

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Phuket- On Monday, March 5th, the Sakoo Police apprehended a suspect identified only as Mr. Andrei, a 37-year-old Russian national, at a money exchange booth in the Sakoo sub-district. The arrest occurred after he was...

Teenager Arrested with Pen Gun in Rawai

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Rawai – A young teenage motorbike rider was arrested in possession of a pen gun in Rawai. The Chalong Police told the Phuket Express that late last week they were patrolling in Rawai when they...

UPDATE: Phuket Entertainment Venue Staffer Arrested After Customer Was Found Stabbed to Death

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Phuket – A staffer of an entertainment venue was arrested after he allegedly stabbed a customer to death in Phuket Town. Our previous story: A Thai man was found dead with multiple stab wounds in front...

Phuket to hold Moon Festival in Phuket Old Town

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Phuket- The Moon Festival will be held in Phuket Old Town on this upcoming Saturday. The festival will be held on September 10th from 9:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. at Charter Bank Intersection (Phuket Road intersected...
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