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Red flags raised at almost every beach in Phuket – VIDEO

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Phuket –   Red flags have been raised on almost every beach in Phuket to warn beachgoers and swimmers of strong wind and waves. This followed an announcement from the Thai Meteorological Department, reporting that strong...

UPDATE: Phuket Court Sentences Five Russians to Two Years for Crypto Extortion

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PHUKET – In a notable case of extortion involving cryptocurrency, the Phuket Provincial Court has sentenced five Russian nationals to two years of imprisonment. The individuals were convicted of threatening a fellow Russian couple...

UPDATE: Swiss Expat in Phuket Involved in Viral Alleged Kicking Incident Has His Visa...

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Phuket – The Phuket Immigration Office stated that they have officially revoked the visa of a Swiss Expat in Phuket at the center of a viral alleged kicking incident. Our previous stories: A doctor was allegedly kicked...

Dozens of Foreign Tourists Escape Injuries after Bus Crash on Patong Hill

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Patong – Dozen of foreign tourists have escaped injuries after a tour bus crashed into the back of a truck on Patong Hill. The Patong Police were notified of the accident on Friday afternoon (December 8th)...

Phuket Authorities to Revoke Elephant Foundation License After Swiss Expat Allegedly Assaults Thai Woman

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PRESS RELEASE: Phuket officials are moving to cancel the license of an elephant foundation owned by Urs Fehr, a Swiss national after he reportedly assaulted a Thai woman on a beach. The action, confirmed by...

Phuket’s biggest stories from the last week: German and New Zealander arrested with gun,...

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Hello, Phuket Express Readers and Supporters! The following is our weekly feature in which we highlight the top local stories in our area of Phuket, from the past week. The number of stories differs from...

Officials inspect entertainment venues in Patong to ensure fire safety

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Patong, Phuket –   Last night (August 5th) officials inspected entertainment venues on Bangla Road in Patong to ensure fire safety. A team of Kathu officials inspected entertainment venues on Bangla Road. They checked fire safety...

No Foreign Mafia in Phuket, says Phuket Governor

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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...

Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Seven Foreigners Rescued From Sea, and...

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Hello, Phuket Express Readers and Supporters! The following is our weekly feature in which we highlight the top local stories in our area of Phuket from the past week. The number of stories differs from...

No Deaths on the First Day of Phuket Seven Days of Danger Songkran Road...

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Phuket - Phuket has announced a total of seven road accidents and eight injuries on the first day of the seven days (April 11th, 2023 to April 17th, 2023) of the ‘Songkran’s Seven Days of...
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