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Australian woman drowns in villa pool
Australian woman drowns in villa pool
PHUKET: An Australian woman died after drowning in the swimming pool of a luxury villa at Cape Yamu in Thalang yesterday evening (July 21).
Swiss man arrested over alleged sexual abuse of autistic boy
Swiss man arrested over alleged sexual abuse of autistic boy
PHUKET: A Swiss national has been arrested and charged over the alleged sexual abuse of a 14-year-old autistic boy at Patong Beach earlier this month.
Police hunt suspect after B600k stolen from Phuket currency exchange safe
Police hunt suspect after B600k stolen from Phuket currency exchange safe
PHUKET: Police are hunting a suspect who stole more than B600,000 from a foreign exchange shop at Central Phuket shopping mall, with investigators believing the thief may have disguised himself as a foreigner to carry out the crime.
Fisherman rescues monkey from sea
Fisherman rescues monkey from sea
PHUKET: A fisherman rescued an exhausted monkey from the sea off Phuket after spotting it struggling to stay afloat near Koh Maphrao on Sunday morning (July 19).
Brother blames drugs for house fire
Brother blames drugs for house fire
PHUKET: A Thalang homeowner has claimed his brother, allegedly hallucinating after taking drugs, started a house fire that spread to two neighbouring homes early this morning (July 20), causing extensive property damage but no injuries.
Five arrested, B2.9mn in cannabis products seized in raids
Five arrested, B2.9mn in cannabis products seized in raids
PHUKET: Five people were arrested and cannabis products worth more than B2.9 million were seized after authorities raided four cannabis shops in Phuket Town as part of an ongoing crackdown on businesses operating outside the law.
Patong chef in hot water over assaulting intern
Patong chef in hot water over assaulting intern
PHUKET: A 20-year-old hotel intern has filed a police complaint after being assaulted by a head chef inside the kitchen of a hotel in Patong, with the incident captured on security camera footage.
Base-education hacker arrested in Phuket
Base-education hacker arrested in Phuket
PHUKET: Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) officers have arrested a 26-year-old man in Phuket accused of hacking an online game and mobile phone top-up website, with police alleging he taught himself advanced hacking techniques using artificial intelligence tools despite having only a Grade 6 education.
Foreign woman killed in Phuket hit-and-run
Foreign woman killed in Phuket hit-and-run
PHUKET: An unidentified foreign woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Thepkrasattri Rd in Koh Kaew early this morning (July 20), with police now reviewing CCTV footage to identify the driver.
Myanmar woman arrested in Phuket market raid
Myanmar woman arrested in Phuket market raid
PHUKET: A Myanmar national was arrested during an early-morning inspection at two markets in Phuket Town on Saturday (July 18) as authorities investigated complaints of foreigners illegally working in occupations reserved for Thai nationals.
Notorious underwear thief arrested in Thalang
Notorious underwear thief arrested in Thalang
PHUKET: A 29-year-old man accused of repeatedly stealing women’s underwear in Thalang has been arrested after police uncovered a large cache of stolen property at his rented room, including more than 140 items of underwear as well as jewellery, wallets, identity cards and other valuables.
Thalang Police seize 1,699 meth pills in Pa Khlok drug arrest
Thalang Police seize 1,699 meth pills in Pa Khlok drug arrest
PHUKET: A 40-year-old Phuket man has been arrested after Thalang Police seized 1,699 methamphetamine pills during a drug suppression operation in Pa Khlok.
Myanmar worker arrested as police raid Kata cannabis shops
Myanmar worker arrested as police raid Kata cannabis shops
PHUKET: A Myanmar national has been arrested and more than B500,000 worth of cannabis products seized after Immigration Police raided two cannabis shops at Kata Beach as part of an investigation into the alleged illegal employment of foreign workers.
Tourists fined after driving onto Phuket beach
Tourists fined after driving onto Phuket beach
PHUKET: Tourists have been fined after driving a car onto Ley Phang Beach in Cherng Talay, with police reminding visitors that the beach is for walking and relaxing, not for driving.
Phuket organ donor gives eight patients new hope
Phuket organ donor gives eight patients new hope
PHUKET: The family of a Phuket man has donated his organs and eyes following his death, offering hope to as many as eight patients awaiting life-saving transplants.
Foreigners brawl on busy Cherng Talay road
Foreigners brawl on busy Cherng Talay road
PHUKET: A fight between two foreign men in the middle of a busy road in Cherng Talay left one man bloodied and prompted concern from motorists after video of the incident was shared online.
Police hunt foreign rider for Rawai assault
Police hunt foreign rider for Rawai assault
PHUKET: Police are searching for a foreign man accused of assaulting an Australian couple in Rawai after a dispute over damage to a motorcycle, with CCTV footage of the incident now circulating on social media.
Viral Phuket crash sparks debate over ‘joint negligence’
Viral Phuket crash sparks debate over ‘joint negligence’
PHUKET: A road crash in Thalang that left a 16-year-old motorcyclist injured has sparked heated debate online after a video of the incident appeared to show a car colliding with the teenager while changing lanes.
Fire guts abandoned Chalong building
Fire guts abandoned Chalong building
PHUKET: A fire at an abandoned building in Chalong last night (July 14) was brought under control within about 30 minutes, with police later seizing two motorcycles found near the scene as part of their investigation.
Ratsada Mayor files legal defamation complaint
Ratsada Mayor files legal defamation complaint
PHUKET: Ratsada Mayor Jirayus Songyot has announced legal action against the administrators of Facebook pages accused of publishing false information that he says has damaged his reputation.