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Turkish tourists injured in head-on collision
Turkish tourists injured in head-on collision
PHUKET: Five Turkish tourists were injured after a pickup truck slid out of control and slammed head-on into a passenger van on the east side of Patong Hill yesterday afternoon (Nov 30).
Police officer grabs some extra income with second role as food delivery driver
Police officer grabs some extra income with second role as food delivery driver
PHUKET: An experienced officer is being lauded as a role model as he has taken on a second job as a Grab food delivery driver to teach his daughter the value of money and hard work.
DSI hunts for nominees in Phuket tour boat inspections
DSI hunts for nominees in Phuket tour boat inspections
PHUKET: Lt Col Charoen Bunsin, Special Investigation Officer at the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), joined officers from the Marine Department, Phuket Tourist Police and Department of Tourism conducting a safety inspection at the Asia Marina pier in Rassada yesterday (Nov 28).
Russian tourist, 28, drowns on day trip to Racha Island
Russian tourist, 28, drowns on day trip to Racha Island
PHUKET: A 28-year-old Russian tourist drowned while snorkelling on a day tour to Pakok Bay at Racha Yai Island, south of Phuket, yesterday afternoon (Nov 27).
Phuket building collapse company managing director on the run, flees charges
Phuket building collapse company managing director on the run, flees charges
PHUKET: The managing director of the company responsible for the construction of a petrol station in Phuket where a building collapse killed seven workers and hospitalised two others on Thursday is believed to be in hiding after police were issued a warrant for his arrest to face charges of negligence causing death and serious bodily harm.
Woman motorbike passenger killed after struck by pickup near airport
Woman motorbike passenger killed after struck by pickup near airport
PHUKET: A 56-year-old woman died from fatal head injuries after the motorbike she was riding pillion on was struck from behind by a pickup truck on the winding road south of Phuket International Airport yesterday afternoon (Nov 23).
German tourist killed, struck by parasail speedboat propeller, off Kamala
German tourist killed, struck by parasail speedboat propeller, off Kamala
PHUKET: A 63-year-old German tourist died this afternoon (Nov 22) after he was struck by a speedboat propeller while swimming off Kamala Beach.
Phuket airport suffers blackout as truck slams power pole, flights not affected
Phuket airport suffers blackout as truck slams power pole, flights not affected
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport was left without mains power supply this afternoon after a 10-wheeled truck slammed into a power pole on Thepkrasattri Rd in Mai Khao at about 2pm today (Nov 22).
Speedboat destroyed as garbage pile fire spreads near homes
Speedboat destroyed as garbage pile fire spreads near homes
PHUKET: Police are investigating a garbage pile fire that spread near homes in Rassada this morning (Nov 22) and destroyed a speedboat that was behind a house undergoing repairs.
Six believed crushed in Phuket building collapse
Six believed crushed in Phuket building collapse
PHUKET: Rescue workers are scrambling to recover construction labourers crushed under a slab of concrete in a building collapse on Thepkrasattri Rd near Home Pro, Thalang, early this afternoon.
Drug suspect back in custody after escape through toilet window
Drug suspect back in custody after escape through toilet window
PHUKET: A man arrested at a police checkpoint early this morning for carrying a minor amount of crystal meth (ya ice) is back in custody after he fled Cherng Talay Police Station simply by sliding a toilet window open.
Phuket driver ploughs through speed-limit sign while picking up phone
Phuket driver ploughs through speed-limit sign while picking up phone
PHUKET: A 35-year-old man has been charged with reckless driving causing damage to the public property after his pickup truck destroyed a speed-limit sign while he was bending down to pickup his mobile phone early this morning (Nov 19).
Woman escapes serious injury as motorbike crushed by truck in front of hospital
Woman escapes serious injury as motorbike crushed by truck in front of hospital
PHUKET: A woman escaped serious injury as the motorbike she was riding was crushed under the front wheels of a six-wheeled truck in front of Vachira Phuket Hospital in Phuket Town this morning (Nov 18).
Drug raids net eight suspects
Drug raids net eight suspects
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have arrested eight suspects in drug raids, including one man armed with a 9mm handgun and two people arrested at Chalong Municipality staff accommodation.
Karaoke bar owner found hanged, partner blames debt
Karaoke bar owner found hanged, partner blames debt
PHUKET: The body of a 46-year-old owner of a karaoke bar in Srisoonthorn was found hanged in the venue’s kitchen last night (Nov 17). Her male partner has blamed ongoing debt troubles as the motivation for the apparent suicide, but police are continuing their investigation.
Rescue service vehicle shot at in Srisoonthorn
Rescue service vehicle shot at in Srisoonthorn
PHUKET: Thalang Police are searching for suspects who fired a gun shot at a Kusoldharm Foundation's rescue vehicle in Srisoonthorn earlier this week. Luckily, the incident did not result in any fatalities or injuries.
Korean tourists injured as airport van slams ‘out-of-control’ car
Korean tourists injured as airport van slams ‘out-of-control’ car
PHUKET: Three Korean tourists were injured early this morning when the passenger van that was taking them from Phuket International Airport to Patong slammed into a car that was out of control after hitting the central reservation on Thepkarsattri Rd.
MP Sira returns to Phuket over Kata condo saga
MP Sira returns to Phuket over Kata condo saga
PHUKET: In Phuket yesterday to seek answers in the ongoing investigation into the construction of The Peaks Residences condo project on a steep hill overlooking Kata Noi Bay, Palang Pracharath Party Bangkok MP Sira Jenjaka was told to wait until today (Nov 15) for the provincial investigative committee to file its formal report.
Swiss man, 85, passes away on Phuket beach
Swiss man, 85, passes away on Phuket beach
PHUKET: An 85-year-old man walked out of his hotel at Mai Khao Beach yesterday afternoon, only for his body to be found soon after in shallow waters where the waves lapped against the shore some 500 metres from the resort where he was staying.
Man found dead in smoke-filled pickup, wife believes depression led to suicide
Man found dead in smoke-filled pickup, wife believes depression led to suicide
PHUKET: A 24-year-old man whose body was found in his pickup truck parked in front of his rented room in central Phuket last night (Nov 13) is believed to have committed suicide in s fit of depression.