Patong

Phuket – The Chabad Patong community has confirmed plans to proceed with its Rosh Hashana (Jewish New Year) celebration on September 11, despite mounting opposition from local activist groups. Organizers agreed to scale back the event’s scope and duration following tense negotiations with provincial authorities. Our previous stories: A local activist group, Protect Phuket Land, has formally […]

Phuket — Authorities in Phuket have launched a comprehensive inspection of shooting ranges in Kathu and Patong, aiming to strengthen safety standards and reduce risks for both residents and tourists. Deputy Governor Pol. Lt. Col. Khetarat Chansilp, who also serves as security advisor to the Interior Ministry led the inspection on Tuesday (September 8th). The operation […]

Phuket – A local activist group, Protect Phuket Land, has formally petitioned provincial authorities to reconsider the upcoming Jewish New Year festival, Rosh Hashana, scheduled for September 11, 2026. Our previous story: The Chabad Patong community has formally requested police assistance to ensure safety during its upcoming Jewish New Year festival, Rosh Hashana, scheduled for […]

Patong — Authorities in Phuket have intensified efforts to regulate entertainment venues across the province, applying equal enforcement standards in all areas, including the popular nightlife hubs of Patong and Bangla Road. The initiative aims to balance strict law enforcement with the preservation of the island’s tourism atmosphere. At 11:30 p.m. on September 7, Deputy Governor […]

Patong-  The Chabad Patong community has formally requested police assistance to ensure safety during its upcoming Jewish New Year festival, Rosh Hashana, scheduled for September 11, 2026. The annual celebration, which has been held peacefully in past years, will take place at two venues: the Chabad Patong center and the Novotel Patong Hotel. Organizers expect […]

Patong – Police in Patong have tracked down a Kuwaiti national accused of spraying a pharmacist with a substance that caused severe physical reactions, including slurred speech, loss of balance, rapid heartbeat, and near collapse. Our previous story: A pharmacist working at a drugstore in Patong has issued a public warning after claiming he was […]

Patong – A pharmacist working at a drugstore in Patong has issued a public warning after claiming he was attacked by a foreign man who sprayed an unknown substance on him, causing sudden heart palpitations and near collapse. According to the pharmacist’s social media post, the incident occurred around 12:22 a.m. while he was on […]

Phuket –  The Embassy of Israel in Thailand has issued a formal clarification regarding reports that tourists from Israel failed to pay a restaurant bill in Patong, Phuket. The embassy stressed that the individuals involved were not Israeli nationals, countering widespread claims circulating online. The incident, which gained traction on social media on August 19, […]

Patong – Phuket authorities announced the swift arrest of seven teenagers involved in a violent shooting incident in Patong, underscoring their commitment to public safety and crime prevention in the province’s key tourist areas. Our previous story : Phuket police are investigating a violent clash in Patong after a group of more than 20 teenagers […]