90 Illegal Taxi Drivers in Phuket Fined in Four Months
Phuket –
In total 90 illegal taxi drivers in Phuket were fined in the past three months and 33 of them have had their driving licenses suspended for 90 days.
The Phuket Land Transport Officer (PLTO)...
UPDATE: Gunman Who Injured Two People on Phuket Bus Found Dead
Phuket –
A gunman who opened fire on a traveling bus in Phuket that injured two people has been found dead in the bus interior.
Our previous story:
Two people on a bus in Phuket have sustained...
UPDATE: Two Foreigners and Three Thais Arrested in Patong, Phuket After Fighting Following Motorbike...
Patong –
Two foreigners and three Thais were arrested after fighting over motorbike racing in Patong.
Our previous story:
A group of foreign motorbike racers were reportedly warned of being a public nuisance before a fight with...
Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Mongolians arrested, Russian and Thai arrested at...
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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...
Phuket to Host New Offshore Water Jet Championships
PRESS RELEASE:
Phuket –
The WPG#1 New Offshore Water Jet Championship is the first Phuket Island Coastline Water Jet Ski Tournament to showcase Phuket as a world-class sports destination.
The offshore competition will take place two kilometers...
Rassada plans for ‘Green in the City’ 300 Million Baht Project
Rassada –
The Rassada Municipality is planning for the ‘Green in the City’ project at Koh Sirey, Rassada. The 300-million-baht project will be suggested to the Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha who will visit Phuket on...
Black Water Found on Patong Beach
Patong –
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...
Phuket Close to a Drought, Phuket Officials Urge Residents to Save Water
Phuket –
Officials are urging Phuket residents to save water as water resources are limited and Phuket could be close to a drought.
The Phuket Provincial Administrative Chief officer Somprat Prabsongkram told the Phuket Express that...
Legal Action Taken Against Ten Illegal Taxi Drivers in Phuket
Phuket -
Legal action is being taken against five illegal taxi drivers and five taxi meter drivers in Phuket.
The Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) told the Phuket Express that relevant officials recently set up a...
No Foreigners Received Red Cards Last Month in Phuket From Immigration
Phuket -
No foreigners received red cards last month, according to the Phuket Immigration Office.
From April 1st to April 30th, 29 foreigners were arrested for offenses against Thai Immigration laws. However, Phuket Immigration did not...