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Russian in hospital after beating by Bangla security guards
Russian in hospital after beating by Bangla security guards
PHUKET: A Russian man remains in hospital after being heavily beaten by security guards for his drunken behaviour at a venue on Bangla Rd late last night (Dec 18).
Woman dies in presumed jump from Phuket Town hotel
Woman dies in presumed jump from Phuket Town hotel
PHUKET: A 57-year-old woman was found dead after reportedly jumping from the fourth floor of a hotel building in Phuket Town this morning (Dec 19).
Garbage truck caught ‘ghost driving’ on Thepkrasattri Rd
Garbage truck caught ‘ghost driving’ on Thepkrasattri Rd
PHUKET: A video of a Ratsada Municipality garbage truck driving against traffic on Thepkasattri Rd has gone viral on local social media channels, sparking outrage and concern among netizens. 
Student, 10, dies in school playground accident
Student, 10, dies in school playground accident
PHUKET: A tragic accident at Ban Ao Nam Bo School in Wichit claimed the life of a Grade 4 student, just 10 years old, yesterday (Dec 17).
Five injured as pickup wipes out, slams into tuk-tuk
Five injured as pickup wipes out, slams into tuk-tuk
PHUKET: A pickup truck with faulty brakes collided with a tuk-tuk in Kamala early this morning (Dec 17), leaving five people, including one Russian man, injured.
Uzbek man wanted for passing fake US dollars at currency exchange
Uzbek man wanted for passing fake US dollars at currency exchange
PHUKET: Police are searching for an Uzbek man wanted for allegedly attempting to exchange counterfeit US dollars at a currency exchange shop in Cherng Talay.
Cherng Talay hit-and-run driver surrenders, faces charges
Cherng Talay hit-and-run driver surrenders, faces charges
PHUKET: The driver responsible for the fatal hit-and-run early Saturday morning (Dec 14) has surrendered to police and will face charges, Thalang Police have confirmed.
Police hunt for Cherng Talay hit-and-run driver
Police hunt for Cherng Talay hit-and-run driver
PHUKET: Police are urgently trying to track down a vehicle that hit a motorcycle and killed the driver after failing to stop and dragging the body of the driver for about 800 metres early today (Dec 14).
Man shoots mother-in-law in face, surrenders to police
Man shoots mother-in-law in face, surrenders to police
PHUKET: A 27-year-old man shot his mother-in-law in the face at a popular bar and restaurant in Koh Kaew last night (Dec 12), then surrendered to police.
Tenant, landlord dispute over noise leads to shooting injury
Tenant, landlord dispute over noise leads to shooting injury
PHUKET: A disagreement over noise levels at a rental property escalated into a violent altercation, leaving both the landlord and the tenant injured after a gun went off during a struggle in Phuket Town yesterday (Dec 12).
Major drug dealer arrested, rental properties seized in Kamala
Major drug dealer arrested, rental properties seized in Kamala
PHUKET: Kamala Police have arrested a  35-year-old woman suspected of being a central figure in a drug distribution network and seized over B3.3 million in assets.
Motorbike driver killed, struck by pickup
Motorbike driver killed, struck by pickup
PHUKET: A motorbike driver was killed when he was struck by a pickup truck on the ‘Kojan Bridge’, on Rattanakosin 200 Pi Rd in Phuket Town, just before midnight last night (Dec 11).
Myanmar man arrested for illegally operating tourist boat
Myanmar man arrested for illegally operating tourist boat
PHUKET: Marine Police have arrested a 21-year-old Myanmar man at Chalong Pier yesterday (Dec 11) for illegally operating a boat providing services to tourists. 
‘Son of King Taksin’ taken into safe custody
‘Son of King Taksin’ taken into safe custody
PHUKET: A viral TikTok video has captured the bizarre moment a young man, allegedly under the influence of drugs, claimed to be “the son of King Taksin” before being taken into custody by police in Thalang.
Patong taxi driver in fight with tourist
Patong taxi driver in fight with tourist
PHUKET: A video of a fight between a tourist and a Patong taxi driver on Bangla Rd, Patong, has gone viral on local social media channels, sparking widespread commentary and raising concerns about the behaviour of visitors in the popular nightlife area.
Man arrested at Phuket Checkpoint with over 6,000 meth pills, ice
Man arrested at Phuket Checkpoint with over 6,000 meth pills, ice
PHUKET: A 41-year-old man from Krabi was arrested at the main checkpoint heading onto the island after police discovered a large quantity of drugs hidden in his vehicle early yesterday morning (Dec 11).
Drunk Belarusian charged for assaulting police
Drunk Belarusian charged for assaulting police
PHUKET: A 39-year-year Belarusian man faces charges for resisting arrest, assaulting a police officer and being drunk and disorderly after an incident at a hotel in Karon Early yesterday morning (Dec 11).
Syrian woman arrested for using fake Italian passport
Syrian woman arrested for using fake Italian passport
PHUKET: Immigration officers at Phuket International Airport have arrested a 27-year-old Syrian woman found attempting to enter the country on a fake Italian passport.
14 arrested in gambling raid
14 arrested in gambling raid
PHUKET: Phuket City Police have arrested 14 people at an illegal gambling operation in Ratsada, including the wife of a local politician, the wife of a police officer and a lawyer.
Police probe Singaporean tourist's death after Patong massage
Police probe Singaporean tourist's death after Patong massage
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a 52-year-old Singaporean tourist who died following a massage session at a shop in Patong.