44 Foreign Drivers Arrested in Patong with No Driving Licenses
Patong –
Forty-four foreign drivers have been arrested in Patong for not having driving licenses.
The crackdown was launched last night (February 9th) after twenty French motorbike racers had been arrested after causing a public nuisance...
Thailand currently presenting to BIE committee for Phuket as a candidate for hosting Specialized...
Phuket –
Yesterday (July 25th) was the first day that the Thailand team presented to the BIE committee for Phuket as a candidate to be the host of the Specialized Expo 2028.
Our previous story:
The...
Russian Man Drowns at Phuket Beach
Phuket –
A Russian tourist drowned at a beach in Thalang after reportedly ignoring red flags that declare no swimming is allowed.
The Phuket Tourist Police was notified at 4:00 P.M. on Saturday (June 3rd) that...
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...
UPDATE: Five Senior Police Including Chief Transferred After Bangla Bar Raid Uncovers Evidence of...
Patong –
Five Patong senior police have been transferred after an illegal bar on Bangla Road in Patong was raided uncovering six victims of child sexual exploitation who were rescued, being minors under the age...
Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Multiple Foreigners Arrested for Various Crimes, And...
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 differ from...
Suspect Arrested with 3,589 Methamphetamine Pills in Phuket
Chalong –
A suspect was arrested with 3,589 meth pills and crystal methamphetamine in Mueang Phuket.
The Thai Border Patrol Police told the Phuket Express that this past weekend they arrested Mr. Noppadol ‘Leang’ Saepae,...
Two Indian Men Drown At Phuket Beach After Allegedly Ignoring No Swimming Warnings
Phuket –
Two Indian tourists drowned at Karon Beach, Mueang Phuket, after allegedly ignoring red flags and no swimming warnings.
Emergency responders were notified of the incident at 6:45 P.M. at Karon Beach on Tuesday...
UPDATE: Student Pronounced Dead After Motorbike Collision With Bus in Koh Kaew, Phuket
Koh Kaew –
A rider who is a student who sustained serious injuries after their motorbike collided with a bus in Koh Kaew, Mueang Phuket, has later been pronounced dead at a local hospital.
Our...
Soi Dog carries out annual vaccination drive at Phuket Stray Dog Shelter
Soi Dog Foundation recently carried out its annual vaccination drive at the Phuket Stray Dog Shelter in Thalang – also known as the government dog pound.
A team of Soi Dog veterinarians, community outreach staff,...