Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: ฺBlack Water Flows at Kamala Beach, and...
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...
Sri Lanka Man Arrested with Fake Passport and Stamp at Phuket Airport
Phuket –
A Sri Lanka man was arrested at the Phuket International Airport with a fake passport and fake stamp.
The Phuket Immigration at the airport told the Phuket Express that on Saturday (February 8th)...
Thai Man Arrested for Allegedly Illegally Operating Nursey in Pa Klok
Thalang –
A Thai man was arrested for allegedly operating a nursery without legal permission in Pa Klok.
The Phuket Provincial Police told the Phuket Express that earlier this week they inspected a nursery in...
Man Arrested in Wichit with Rifle After Video of Public Display Goes Viral
Wichit –
A man was arrested after a video of him carrying the rifle in public went viral on social media.
A video clip went viral in local social media on Saturday (February 8th). A male...
Myanmar Man Arrested for Buying a Stolen Motorbike from Other Myanmar Nationals in Patong
Patong –
A Myanmar man was arrested after he bought a stolen motorbike from another Myanmar man in Patong.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that back on February 1st an unidentified owner of a...
Phuket Authorities Investigate Wastewater Discharge at Kamala Beach
Kathu, February 8th, 2025 – Jantira Duangsai, Director of Environmental and Pollution Control Office 15, reported on the response to an apparent wastewater discharge into the sea at Kamala Beach, Kathu District.
Following reports on...
Resort Fire in Karon Alarms Foreign Residents
Karon –
Fire engulfed a resort in Karon last evening alarming foreign residents on Friday (February 7th).
Fire fighters at the Karon Municipality were notified of the fire at 6:00 P.M. at a resort on...
Phuket Officials Investigate Viral Video of Foreigner Working in Patong Massage Shop
Patong – Officials conducted an investigation after a video clip of a male foreigner appearing to perform a massage job in Patong went viral on social media on Thursday, February 6th.
Phuket Immigration officials informed...
Russians, Belarusian and Kazakhstani Nationals Arrested at Illegally Operating Nursery in Cherng Talay, Phuket
Thalang –
Two Russians, a Belarusian, and a Kazakhstani national were arrested at an illegal nursery in Cherng Talay.
The Phuket Provincial Police told the Phuket Express that earlier this week they raided ‘THAILIVING KIDS’...
Three Myanmar Nationals Arrested after Stealing a Motorbike in Patong
Patong –
Three Myanmar nationals were arrested in Thalang after they stole a motorbike in Patong.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that last week on February 3rd, a motorbike owner filed a report to...