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Burglar arrested in Patong, assets worth B300k recovered
Burglar arrested in Patong, assets worth B300k recovered
PHUKET: Patong Police have arrested a 28-year-old man suspected of committing a string of burglaries in the Patong area, with stolen assets valued at around B300,000.
Police hunt Myanmar man for stabbing Thai co-worker
Police hunt Myanmar man for stabbing Thai co-worker
PHUKET: Police are hunting a Myanmar national who fled into the hills of Naka Island, off Phuket’s east coast, after allegedly stabbing a Thai coworker multiple times during a workplace dispute yesterday afternoon (Aug 26).
Tourists attack Phuket lifeguards after ignoring red flags
Tourists attack Phuket lifeguards after ignoring red flags
PHUKET: A group of foreign tourists at Nai Harn Beach physically assaulted lifeguards after refusing to comply with a swimming ban marked by red flags on the beach, sparking outrage both on the sand and online.
Crewman found dead on tanker off Phuket
Crewman found dead on tanker off Phuket
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a Filipino crewman who was found hanged aboard a Singapore-flagged gas tanker anchored off Ao Makham, Phuket, yesterday evening (Aug 25).
Bolt driver arrested for rape of South African teacher in Phuket
Bolt driver arrested for rape of South African teacher in Phuket
PHUKET: Police in Phuket have arrested a Bolt driver accused of raping a 28-year-old South African teacher while taking her home in the early hours of Sunday morning (Aug 24).
Bolt driver wanted for raping teacher
Bolt driver wanted for raping teacher
PHUKET: Police in Phuket are searching for a Bolt driver accused of raping a 28-year-old school teacher while taking her home to Pa Khlok in the early hours of Sunday morning (Aug 24).
Dutch tourists assaulted by drunken foreigners in Kata
Dutch tourists assaulted by drunken foreigners in Kata
PHUKET: Police are investigating after two Dutch tourists were attacked by two unidentified foreign men outside a hotel in Karon early on Saturday morning (Aug 23).
Brazilian tourist rescued from Patong rooftop
Brazilian tourist rescued from Patong rooftop
PHUKET: Police and rescue workers in Patong were called into action early Saturday morning (Aug 23) after a Brazilian tourist was found walking on the roof of a massage parlour on Thaweewong Rd, sparking fears for his safety and alarming locals.
Chinese boy, 8, drowns on Phi Phi tour
Chinese boy, 8, drowns on Phi Phi tour
PHUKET: An 8-year-old Chinese tourist drowned while swimming off Phi Phi Island yesterday afternoon (Aug 23), after entering the water without a life jacket.
American tourist found dead on Patong Beach
American tourist found dead on Patong Beach
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of an American tourist whose body was found washed ashore on Patong Beach this afternoon (Aug 22).
Flooding in Phuket Town
Flooding in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Officials are on high alert after heavy rainfall and rising sea levels caused water levels in Bang Yai Canal to surge, sparking flooding in areas throughout Phuket Town this morning (Aug 22).
Myanmar woman dies in Phuket Immigration detention cell
Myanmar woman dies in Phuket Immigration detention cell
PHUKET: A 29-year-old Myanmar woman has died after taking her own life while being held in the immigration detention room at the Phuket Immigration Office in Phuket Town early this morning (Aug 22).
Blaze guts Kathu motorcycle shop
Blaze guts Kathu motorcycle shop
PHUKET: Kathu Police are investigating the cause of a fire that broke out in the early hours of this morning (Aug 22), damaging more than 10 motorcycles at a shop in Kathu.
Russian tourist swept away by waves near Nai Thon
Russian tourist swept away by waves near Nai Thon
PHUKET: A Russian tourist is missing after being swept away by strong waves while swimming with his girlfriend off a secluded beach in northern Phuket early this morning (Aug 21).
Swedish tourist, 68, collapses, dies at Kata Beach
Swedish tourist, 68, collapses, dies at Kata Beach
PHUKET: A 68-year-old Swedish tourist collapsed and died while coming out of the sea at Kata Beach yesterday afternoon (Aug 20).
Body found floating off Rawai Beach
Body found floating off Rawai Beach
PHUKET: Police have confirmed that the body of a local man was recovered from the sea off Rawai Beach early this morning (Aug 21).
Foreign tourist survives fall at Patong hotel
Foreign tourist survives fall at Patong hotel
PHUKET: A foreign tourist was rushed to hospital last night (Aug 18) after falling from a Patong hotel under circumstances police say remain unclear.
Phuket man killed in fiery motorbike crash
Phuket man killed in fiery motorbike crash
PHUKET: A 23-year-old Phuket man was killed when his motorbike slammed into the back of an 18-wheeled cement truck on the bypass road in the early hours of this morning (Aug 18).
Two injured in Phuket paramotor crash
Two injured in Phuket paramotor crash
PHUKET: A flight instructor and his student were injured when their paramotor* crashed during a training flight in Pa Klok yesterday afternoon (Aug 17).
Body of man who jumped from Sarasin Bridge found
Body of man who jumped from Sarasin Bridge found
PHUKET: The body of a 26-year-old man who jumped from the Sarasin Bridge on Thursday evening (Aug 13) has been found washed ashore on Sai Kaew Beach in Mai Khao after two days of searching.