Cars now allowed to go up damaged Patong hill
Patong –
Small cars are now allowed to go up the damaged Patong hill.
The Kathu District Chief Siwat Rawangkun told the Phuket Express the following “Since afternoon today (November 30th) small cars (sedans, pickup trucks,...
More than 3,000 runners join in the Kathu Half Marathon 25th Anniversary Edition
Kathu –
More than 3,000 runners joined in the Kathu Half Marathon 25th Anniversary Edition yesterday (December 11th).
The marathon was led by Phuket Vice Governor Amnuay Pinsuwan and the Kathu District Chief Mr. Chaianan...
Ferry services in Koh Samui reopen every half hour
Samui —
Ferries have resumed normal operations after a 2-day suspension due to strong winds and waves in the Gulf of Thailand, according to Surat Thani's governor.
At 5:30 AM today, December 20th, local media reported...
Man rescued from drowning at Kamala Beach
Kamala –
A Thai man has been rescued from drowning at Kamala Beach.
Kamala emergency responders told the Phuket Express that they were notified of the incident today (December 30th) at 10:52 A.M. at Kamala Beach.
They...
Intoxicated Phuket Minivan Driver Arrested with Drugs After Reckless Driving Caught on Video
Phuket –
An intoxicated minivan driver was found with 11 methamphetamine pills in his possession after driving with a flat tire, causing sparks to come from a front wheel in Thalang.
The Tha Chatchai Police told...
Phuket to Hold Annual Heroines’ Festival
Phuket –
The annual Heroines’ Festival will be held in March this year in Thalang.
The Phuket Vice Governor Amnuay Pinsuwan told the Phuket Express that this year the festival will be held from March 13th...
Legal Action Taken Against Four Illegal Taxi Drivers in Phuket
Phuket -
Legal actions are being taken against four illegal taxi drivers in Phuket.
The Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) reported yesterday (February 2nd) that from 10:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. relevant officials set up a...
UPDATE: French Consul in Phuket Meets with Patong Police after French Motorbike Racers Arrested
Patong –
The Head of the Consulate of the French Office in Phuket met with the Patong Police after 20 French motorbike racers were arrested.
Our previous story:
Twenty French motorbike racers have been arrested after causing...
Suspect Arrested with 13,000 Methamphetamine Pills at Phuket Checkpoint
Phuket –
A suspect has been arrested with 13,000 methamphetamine pills at Phuket Checkpoint.
The Tha Chatchai Police told the Phuket Express yesterday (February 19th) that on Friday, (February 17th), a suspicious sedan was stopped at...
Ukrainian Fined in Phuket for No Driving License after Being Suspected of Being an...
Phuket –
A Ukrainian driver was fined 1,000 baht in Phuket for having no valid driving license. He was traveling from Chonburi with friends to Phuket. A Thai taxi driver was concerned he was an...
