UPDATE: Rawai armed bank robber gives motive, claiming he was suffering from financial problems...
Rawai, Phuket –
An armed bank robber who robbed a bank in a shopping mall in Rawai before speeding away with 160,000 baht yesterday was arrested and has now revealed his motive. According to him,...
UPDATE: Missing “Marco Polo” Yacht Found in Phuket
Phuket –
A missing yacht named "Marco Polo" was found near Indonesia Territorial Water after going missing since last month.
Our previous story:
A yacht reportedly disappeared from a docking area in the sea in Chalong.
Now for...
American Arrested in Phuket for Alleged Sexual Abuse of 9-Year-Old Girl
Phuket –
A wanted 30-year-old American man was arrested after he allegedly sexually abused a nine-year-old girl before escaping to Phuket.
The Immigration Office told the Phuket Express on Tuesday (July 18th) that on Sunday (July...
Five Russian Gamblers Arrested at Villa in Phuket
Rawai, Phuket –
Police raided a villa where they discovered five Russians who were playing poker and gambling in Rawai, Mueang Phuket.
The Region 8 Police told the Phuket Express that on Monday (January...
78-year-old foreigner seriously injured after paragliding fall in Rawai
Rawai –
A 78-year-old foreigner has sustained serious injuries after a paragliding fall at a viewpoint in Rawai.
Emergency responders were notified of the incident at the Khao Dang View Point, also known as the Windmill...
Seafood Restaurant Owner in Rawai Arrested with Stonefish
Rawai, Phuket –
A seafood restaurant owner in Rawai has been arrested with protected stonefish.
The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources Phuket Office told the Phuket Express that on Thursday (March 16th) they have arrested...
UPDATE: Body of Missing Boat Captain Found in Phuket Sea
Phuket –
The body of a missing boat captain has been found after a boat battled with strong waves in the sea at Rawai, Meuang Phuket.
Our previous story:
One person was found dead, one is still...
Four Foreign Tourists Rescued After Getting Lost at Krating Cape in Rawai
Rawai –
Four foreign tourists were helped after they got lost at the Krating Cape in Rawai on Tuesday (April 9th).
Staff at the Rawai Municipality were notified of the incident by a hotel in Rawai....
