Russian Man Causing a Public Nuisance Briefly Detained at Phuket International Airport
Phuket –
A Russian man who was shirtless and shoeless was found walking around the Phuket International Airport in a daze, climbing onto shops, causing a public nuisance, and appearing to have mental issues. He...
Foreigners Rescue Sea Turtles from Fishing Net in Thalang
Thalang –
Two sea turtles were rescued by foreigners after being stuck with a fishing net on a beach in Mai Khao.
The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) told the Phuket Express that they...
Phuket man wearing Spiderman costume brings delight selling ice-cream
Phuket –
A Phuket man wearing a Spiderman costume selling ice cream around the town has been bringing delight to tourists and local residents alike!
The Phuket Express met with Mr. Witoon, 35. He has been...
Tourists Mistakenly Believed They Had Been Robbed after Smoking Cannabis with Beach Vendors in...
Phuket –
Two Thai tourists who visited a famous beach in Phuket later admitted to police that they agreed to smoke cannabis given to them by beach vendors and then when they were intoxicated they...
Proposal to Put Graphic Warning Labels on Alcohol in Thailand Leads to Strong Opposition
National—
On February 28th, 2024, Mr. Taopiphop Limjittrakorn, a Move Forward Party MP, and relevant agencies received a letter from Mr. Charoen Charoenchai and representatives from the alcoholic beverage industry protesting against a draft announcement...
Taxi Motorbike Rider Forces Foreign Passengers Out of Application Taxi in Patong
Patong – A video clip showing a taxi motorbike rider forcing foreign passengers out of an application taxi car in Patong has gone viral on social media this week.
According to an unidentified female taxi...
Royal Thai Police orders officers to stop revealing nationality information of foreigners arrested to...
Thailand-
According to Royal Thai Police spokesman Pol General Roi Ingkhapairoj, Thai police are being ordered to no longer give nationality information of foreigners arrested for alleged crimes in Thailand to the media.
The order was...
Weed Boxing Championship on Samui Island Banned
Surat Thani –
The Weed Boxing Championship on Samui Island was not held because it was banned by police and local officials, although the actual reason is unclear.
The Muay Ded 789 reported on their official...
Foreign Tourist Allegedly Assaults Taxi Driver in Phuket Over Smoking Dispute
Phuket, April 3, 2024— A male foreign tourist is facing charges after reportedly attacking a taxi driver in Phuket. The incident unfolded when the taxi driver requested that the tourist refrain from smoking inside...
Saudi Arabian Tourists and Taxi Driver Fined after Brawl in Thalang – VIDEO
Thalang -
A Saudi Arabian tourist and a taxi driver were fined 500 Baht each after fighting in Thalang.
The Phuket Tourist Police told the Phuket Express that a Saudi Arabian tourist and a taxi...
