Truck Crashes into Traffic Light and Car Wash Shop in Rassada
Phuket –
A driver escaped injuries after a truck slammed into a traffic light and a car wash shop in Rassada.
The Phuket City Police was notified of the accident on Wednesday (April 24th) at a...
Israeli and Russian Motorbike Riders Arrested for Drunk Driving in Patong
Patong –
Israeli and Russian motorbike riders were arrested in Patong for drunk driving on Thursday (April 25th).
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that they had set up a police checkpoint at an intersection...
Illegal Cigarettes and Whisky Worth 500 Million Baht Seized in Phuket
Phuket –
Officials from Bangkok raided six places in Phuket where they have seized illegal cigarettes and whisky which is estimated to have a total value of more than 500 million Baht.
On Wednesday (April...
British Tourist Fined After Rental SUV Becomes Stuck in the Sand on Kamala Beach
Phuket-
A British tourist in Phuket encountered an unexpected detour in his travel plans when his rental SUV became ensnared in the sands of Kamala Beach. The 26-year-old, whose identity has been withheld by the...
Syrian Man Arrested at Phuket Airport for Using a Fake Passport
Phuket –
A Syrian man was arrested at Phuket International Airport on Sunday (April 22nd) after he was found to be using a fake UAE passport.
Phuket Immigration Officers told the Phuket Express that at...
French Motorbike Rider Arrested for Drunk Driving in Patong
Patong –
A French motorbike rider was arrested in Patong for drunk driving on Tuesday (April 23rd).
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that earlier this week they had set up a police checkpoint on...
Policeman Injured after Being Hit by Intoxicated Motorbike Rider in Patong
Patong, Phuket-
In Patong, a police officer was injured following a collision with a motorbike ridden by an intoxicated woman who ignored a red traffic signal on Tuesday, April 23rd.
The incident was reported to the...
Phuket Aims for Enhanced Safety and Security: Thai Prime Minister Holds Crucial Discussions
Phuket, Thailand–
In a bid to bolster safety and security for both residents and tourists, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin recently convened discussions with Phuket officials, consuls, and honorary consuls. As one of the world's...
Taxi Motorbike Rider Surrenders after Stabbing Another Rider in Phuket Town
Phuket, Thailand –
In a recent incident that unfolded in Phuket Town, a taxi motorbike rider has turned himself in to the local authorities after allegedly injuring another taxi rider during a dispute over...
Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Thai Prime Minister Visited Phuket, and More
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 week to week.
These are chosen...
