UPDATE: Phuket Officials Say Black Water at Patong Beach Is Caused by a ‘Plankton...
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The Phuket Fisheries Office says black water on Patong Beach is caused by plankton bloom which is a normal annual phenomenon in the Summer.
Our previous story:
Photos of Patong beach with black water has gone...
Two French Tourists Injured after Minivan Overturns in Kamala
Kamala –
Two French tourists have sustained injuries after a minivan overturned in Kamala.
The Kamala Police were notified of the accident at 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday (March 29th) near Laem Song in Kamala.
Emergency responders and...
Dutch Man Arrested at Phuket Airport for Entering and Staying in Thailand Without Proper...
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A Dutch man was arrested at Phuket International Airport for entering and staying in the Kingdom of Thailand without a proper permit or visa.
The Immigration Office at Phuket International Airport told the Phuket...
UPDATE: Australian Man Involved in Patong Bar/Restaurant Fight Arrested
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An Australian customer has been arrested after being involved in fighting with the foreign staff of a bar/restaurant in Patong.
Our previous story:
A wild brawl involving both foreign staff of a bar/restaurant and foreign...
UPDATE: Freedom Beach in Phuket Returned for Public Use
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Freedom Beach in Karon is now cleared of beach beds and umbrellas and structures after a full crackdown.
Our previous story:
The Army Region 4 Commander inspected and followed up on beach management in...
Chinese and Russian Property Buyers Increasing in Phuket
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More Chinese and Russian investors are interested in buying properties in Phuket, said the President of the Phuket Real Estate Association
The President of the Phuket Real Estate Association Mr. Pattanan Pisutwimon told Thai media...
Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Yellow and Red Cards, and more
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...
Wanted Mongolian woman Arrested at Phuket Airport for Theft Charges
Phuket –
A 27-year-old Mongolian woman was arrested at the Phuket International Airport for a theft charge in the airport.
The Immigration Office at the Phuket International Airport told the Phuket Express that on Monday (March...
Black Water Found on Patong Beach
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Photos of Patong beach with black water has gone viral in social media this week.
‘Drone Boat Patong’ posted multiple photos with the message "Black seaweed at Patong Beach has affected confidence in tourism.”
Sea...
Army Commander Follows up on Beach Management in Phuket
Phuket –
The Army Region 4 Commander inspected and followed up on beach management in Phuket for the confidence of both tourists and locals.
Yesterday (March 27th) the Army Region 4 commander Lieutenant General Santi Sakuntanak...
