Minor Customer Found at Unlicensed Bar in Patong
Patong –
A woman was arrested after she allegedly opened an unlicensed bar without permission and allowed a minor customer.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that on Tuesday night (September 26th) they arrested a...
American Man Rescued From Drowning at Phuket Beach
Phuket –
An American tourist has been rescued from drowning at Karon Beach.
The Phuket Tourist Police told the Phuket Express on Tuesday (September 26th) that they were notified of the incident at Karon Beach. Emergency...
Retired Belgian Couple Found Dead in Phuket Home
Phuket –
An elderly retired Belgian couple were found dead inside a house in Thalang, Phuket on the morning of September 26th, 2023 around 8:20 A.M.
The Phuket Tourist Police told the Phuket Express that...
Phuket Welcomes Chinese Tourists on Visa Exemption Scheme
Phuket –
Phuket welcomes tourists from China into the Thailand visa exemption program.
Our previous story:
The Thai government’s free-visa policy for Chinese and Kazakhstani tourists has been endorsed in the Royal Gazette and published on Tuesday,...
Teenager Detained for Playing With Fireworks on Patong Beach
Phuket –
A teenager was taken to the Patong police station after he played with fireworks on Patong Beach.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that they were notified of the incident by a...
Vendor Arrested for Selling Alcohol in Patong
Phuket –
A female vendor was arrested in Patong after she was found selling alcohol from a box.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that before midnight on Monday (September 25th) they arrested a woman...
Driver Arrested After ‘Drifting’ Sedan at Thalang Gas Station – VIDEO
Thalang –
A driver was arrested after a video clip of a brand-new sedan 'drifting' in a gas station in Cherng Talay went viral on social media.
The Cherng Talay Police told the Phuket Express that...
Phuket Welcomes Kazakhstani Tourists on Visa Exemption Scheme
Phuket –
Phuket welcomes tourists from Kazakhstan into the Thailand visa exemption program.
Our previous story:
The Thai government’s free-visa policy for Chinese and Kazakhstani tourists has been endorsed in the Royal Gazette and published on Tuesday,...
Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Phuket Vegetarian Festival Dates Set, 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...
Phuket Man Arrested for Stealing Over 227,000 Baht in Cannabis and Cash
Chalong -
A Thai man was arrested in Phuket after he stole cannabis, cannabis edibles, and cash worth in total 227,000 baht.
The Chalong Police told the Phuket Express that on Sunday (September 24th) they arrested...