Man steals ex-girlfriend’s car in Wichit, says it was a practical joke
Wichit –
A man who stole his ex-girlfriend’s car in Wichit claimed he was just playing a practical joke. However, law enforcement didn't find it funny and has charged the man with theft at night.
The...
House fire alarms residents in Wichit
Wichit –
A house caught fire in Wichit alarming residents but no injuries were reported.
Firefighters were notified of the fire at 6:11 P.M. yesterday (October 7th) at a house in a housing estate in the...
UPDATE: Police warn of major traffic delays due to the Darasamut underpass temporarily closed...
Wichit, Phuket-
The Wichit Police has warned of significant traffic delays near the Darasamut Underpass in the Mueang Phuket district as an underpass was temporarily closed for 24-hours a day for ten days.
Our previous story:
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Viral social media clip of 11-year-old girl being attacked by older classmates in Phuket...
Wichit –
A Phuket-area mother has filed a police report to law enforcement after her 11-year-old daughter was attacked at her home in the Wichit sub-district, Mueang Phuket district, by three 15–year-old girls from the...
Explosion at factory in Wichit alarms residents
Wichit –
An explosion at a factory in Wichit, sub-district, Mueang Phuket district alarmed residents.
Residents heard a loud explosion in Baan Ao Makham before black smoke came up to the sky. The Wichit firefighters were...
American Arrested in Wichit for Allegedly Taking Away Minor from Parental Guardian
Wichit –
An American man was arrested in Wichit, Phuket City after he allegedly took away a minor under 18 years of age from their parents.
The Wichit Police told the Phuket Express that earlier this...
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,...
Intoxicated man stopped by Wichit police with taser after hitting cars and damaging homes
Wichit –
An intoxicated man was stopped by police with a taser (electric gun) after he damaged cars and homes in Wichit.
This afternoon (September 7th) the Wichit Police was notified from residents that an intoxicated...
Wichit Municipality fights against mosquito-bourne illnesses, including dengue fever
Wichit –
The Wichit Municipality is fighting back against mosquito carried illnesses.
Yesterday (June 20th) the Public Health and Environmental Division of the Wichit Municipality rolled out its campaign to contain the spread of dengue fever.
Fogging...
Chinese Man Arrested in Phuket for Allegedly Being a Tour Guide
Phuket –
A Chinese man was arrested after he was allegedly working illegally as a tour guide.
The Phuket Tourist Police told the Phuket Express that on Friday (March 1st) they have arrested...
