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Body found floating off Phuket believed to be missing fisherman
Body found floating off Phuket believed to be missing fisherman
PHUKET: Police believe that a body found floating in the coastal waters just offshore at Koh Tapao Noi, off Phuket’s east coast, late yesterday afternoon (June 16) was that of a fishermen reported as falling overboard from a fishing boat in the area on Friday.
Phuket Town raid nets 500g of ya ice
Phuket Town raid nets 500g of ya ice
PHUKET: A team of Phuket City Police on Tuesday (June 11) arrested a 28-year-old Thai man in Phuket Town who was found in possession of over 500g of crystal methamphetamine and 21 methamphetamine pills.
Man arrested for attack on woman in Chalong
Man arrested for attack on woman in Chalong
PHUKET: A man has been arrested after he attacked a 21-year-old woman in her rented room in Chalong this morning (June 13), allegedly trying to choke her in the attack.
German man dies in motorbike accident
German man dies in motorbike accident
PHUKET: Police may yet charge a Thai man for his part in a fatal head-on collision on Monday night (June 10) that killed a 58-year-old German man.
Police confirm charges against man for shooting girlfriend’s brother, nephew, attempted hostage taking
Police confirm charges against man for shooting girlfriend’s brother, nephew, attempted hostage taking
PHUKET: Chalong Police have confirmed the charges against the man arrested for shooting his girlfriend’s brother and nephew – and attempting to take them hostage and flee the scene – in Rawai yesterday morning (June 10).
Man taken down after shooting girlfriend’s brother, nephew, attempts to flee with them as hostages
Man taken down after shooting girlfriend’s brother, nephew, attempts to flee with them as hostages
PHUKET: After a relationship that started on Facebook broke down, a man was arrested in Rawai today for shooting his new love’s brother twice in the leg and her nephew once in the arm. The man’s arrest came after his attempt to flee with the two as hostages failed.
Australian dies after fall from Patong hotel
Australian dies after fall from Patong hotel
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a 33-year-old Australian man who was found dead at a Patong hotel early this morning after a suspected fall while trying to scale the hotel from the outside trying to get into his room.
Teen seriously injured in Kathu motorbike crash
Teen seriously injured in Kathu motorbike crash
PHUKET: A teenage male suffered serious injuries and was rushed to hospital unconscious earlier today (June 6) after he lost control of his motorbike on a wet road in Kathu and crashed beside the road.
Spirit medium killers used baseball bat, police reveal
Spirit medium killers used baseball bat, police reveal
PHUKET: All four suspects arrested for the murder of a spirit medium whose remains were found on Saturday will undergo further questioning by police today (June 5), following the revelation at a press conference yesterday that the murder was carried out with a baseball bat.
Four men charged with murder following discovery of decomposed body
Four men charged with murder following discovery of decomposed body
PHUKET: Police have arrested and charged four men in connection with the discovery of the decomposed body of a spirit medium found in the jungle along the coastal road to Ao Yon – on Phuket’s east coast – on Saturday (June 1).
Driver escapes injury after truck lane change sees car flip several times on main Phuket road
Driver escapes injury after truck lane change sees car flip several times on main Phuket road
PHUKET: A truck driver has been fined B400 for reckless driving and causing damage to other people’s property after he changed lanes on Thepkrasattri Rd yesterday afternoon, forcing a Suzuki Swift car onto the central reservation, causing it spin out of control and roll several times before coming to a stop.
Body found at Ao Yon believed to be missing spirit medium
Body found at Ao Yon believed to be missing spirit medium
PHUKET: The badly decomposed body of a man found in the jungle along the coastal road to Ao Yon, on Phuket’s east coast, on Saturday (June 1) is believed to be that of a local spirit medium who was last seen in March this year.
Phuket man arrested after five years on the run for drugs, guns
Phuket man arrested after five years on the run for drugs, guns
PHUKET: Thalang Police arrested a 41-year-old Phuket man at a residence in Pa Khlok on Saturday (June 1) after he had spent the past five years in hiding, accumulating seven outstanding warrants for his arrest related to drugs and illegal firearms and ammunition.
Teenager dies in close-riding collision
Teenager dies in close-riding collision
PHUKET: One teenager was killed and another taken to hospital with minor injuries on Friday (May 31) after the pair collided in front of Krungsri Bank, Cherng Talay Branch, in Thalang.
Chinese tourist dies in Rawai motorbike accident
Chinese tourist dies in Rawai motorbike accident
PHUKET: A Chinese tourist has died and another is in critical condition after their motorbike crashed into a light pole in Rawai last night (May 30).
Murder suspect caught trying to enter Phuket with loaded guns
Murder suspect caught trying to enter Phuket with loaded guns
PHUKET: A man wanted for murder in Phatthalung has been caught at a checkpoint in Phuket with two guns and crystal meth.
Phuket police hunt down, arrest men for dangerous Chinese tourist bag snatch
Phuket police hunt down, arrest men for dangerous Chinese tourist bag snatch
PHUKET: A week-long manuhunt launched by police for two men wanted for snatching a Chinese tourist’s bag in Rawai last week, during which the woman was ripped off her feet during the theft, finally resulted in the two suspects being arrested in Karon yesterday (May 28).
Swede expresses gratitude to Thai officials for handling of partner’s death
Swede expresses gratitude to Thai officials for handling of partner’s death
PHUKET: A Swedish woman who lost her boyfriend in a freak accident at their Phuket home has expressed her gratitude to Phuket Immigration Police and Tourist Police for their support and assistance in handling the repatriation.
Nui and Freedom Beach buildings to be demolished within two months
Nui and Freedom Beach buildings to be demolished within two months
PHUKET: After a drawn out dispute between locals and business owners, the Royal Forest Department yesterday (May 26) confirmed that all illegally built structures on Nui Beach and Freedom Beach in Karon will be demolished within two months.
Phuket airport taxi driver charged for stabbing fellow driver after ‘joking’ gets out of hand
Phuket airport taxi driver charged for stabbing fellow driver after ‘joking’ gets out of hand
PHUKET: An airport taxi driver has been charged for stabbing a fellow driver working for the same company after teasing each other escalated into a full-blown fistfight, which ended when one driver stabbed the other in the chest with a knife yesterday morning (May 26).