Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Thai Prime Minister Visited Phuket, and More
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...
57-Year-Old Thai Man Dies After Motorbike Crash in Chalong
Chalong –
A 57-year-old Thai motorbike rider has been pronounced dead at the scene after a motorbike crash in Chalong.
The Chalong Police were notified of the accident on Sunday (April 21st) on the Chao Fa...
Canadian National Arrested for Cocaine Possession and Illegally Working in Phuket
Patong, Phuket —
A 41-year-old Canadian man was arrested in Patong, Phuket, for possessing ecstasy and cocaine and working without a work permit on April 19th, 2024.
The arrest was announced to the public by Patong...
Multiple-Vehicle Collision on Thepkasattri Road in Phuket Leaves Four People Injured
Phuket—
At 1:10 AM, on April 21st, 2024, Thalang police officers received a multiple-vehicle collision report from locals on Thepkasattri Road, Thalang, Phuket.
Thalang emergency services and police officers were dispatched to the accident scene and...
Teenager Arrested after Stabbing Incident in Patong
Patong, Phuket-A teenage suspect has been taken into custody following a stabbing incident that left one man injured in Patong this past Friday, April 19th, 2024.
According to the Patong Police, they received a distress...
Transgender Woman Dies After Being Hit by a Wave While Taking a Selfie in...
Patong –
A transgender woman has been pronounced dead after being hit by a wave while standing on a rock and taking a selfie at Patong Beach on Friday (April 19th).
The Patong Police told the...
Thai Prime Minister Inspects Phuket Infrastructure Development and Traffic Solutions
PRESS RELEASE:
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin conducted an on-site inspection to monitor the progress of infrastructure construction and address issues in the area of Phuket province.
The Prime Minister arrived at Phuket International Airport to...
Thai Prime Minister Urges Police to Crackdown on Influential Figures
PRESS RELEASE:
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has directed the Provincial Police Region 8 Commander in Phuket Province to intensify efforts in apprehending individuals with bad influence who continuously violate the law.
During a meeting to review...
Couple Arrested in Patong Allegedly Opening Bank Accounts for Scammers
Patong –
A couple was arrested in Patong after they allegedly opened bank accounts for investment scammers which generated more than 10 million baht.
The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) told the Phuket Express on Friday (April...
Russian and Israeli Motorbike Riders Arrested for Drunk Driving in Patong
Patong –
Russian and Israeli Motorbike riders were arrested in Patong for drunk driving.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that earlier this week they had set up a police checkpoint on the Phra Metta...
