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Teenager stabbed, rides motorbike for help before collapsing
Teenager stabbed, rides motorbike for help before collapsing
PHUKET: A 17-year-old teen is in hospital care after being stabbed in what appeared to be a gang reprisal attack in Kathu early yesterday morning (Dec 7).
Myanmar couple’s reunion in Phuket ends in tragedy due to electric shock
Myanmar couple’s reunion in Phuket ends in tragedy due to electric shock
PHUKET: A romantic reunion in Phuket turned tragic when a Myanmar man, 33, died from an electric shock near a restaurant in Thalang on Thursday night (Dec 5).
Phuket Immigration arrests seven on warrants in tourist areas
Phuket Immigration arrests seven on warrants in tourist areas
PHUKET; Officers from Phuket Immigration have arrested seven individuals with outstanding warrants as part of a targeted operation in tourist areas.
Scottish man attacked in Chalong home invasion
Scottish man attacked in Chalong home invasion
PHUKET: Police are investigating the attack on a 31-year-old Scottish man in a home invasion in Soi Palai, Chalong, on Tuesday night (Dec 3).
Knife fight in Patong leaves two injured
Knife fight in Patong leaves two injured
PHUKET: A violent altercation settled with a knife fight in Patong early Wednesday morning (Dec 4) left two men injured, one with a knife lodged in his waist. Police are now working to determine the cause of the fight.
Two injured as pickup collides with tanker truck
Two injured as pickup collides with tanker truck
PHUKET: Two men were rushed to Thalang Hospital after the pickup they were travelling in skidded on a wet road and slammed into a road barrier on Thepkrasattri Rd yesterday (Dec 4), before colliding with an oil tanker truck.
Thief arrested in Patong
Thief arrested in Patong
PHUKET: Patong Police have arrested a 22-year-old man from Nakhon Ratchasima after he was caught stealing B13,000 from a bag and shoe shop on Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Road
Snake startles tourists at Kata Beach
Snake startles tourists at Kata Beach
PHUKET: Tourists enjoying the waters of Kata Beach were left stunned today when a cobra was spotted swimming in the sea. The unexpected sight created panic among some of the beachgoers, but quick action by local lifeguards prevented any harm.  
Teen arrested with guns
Teen arrested with guns
PHUKET: Wichit Police arrested a teenager and seized two unregistered firearms following a disturbance and near altercation in Saphan Hin on Saturday night (Nov 30).
Man found dead in parked pickup in Kamala
Man found dead in parked pickup in Kamala
PHUKET: A 32-year-old man was discovered dead in his vehicle at a worker's dormitory parking lot in Kamala on Saturday (Nov 30).
Body of unidentified woman washes ashore at Saphan Hin
Body of unidentified woman washes ashore at Saphan Hin
PHUKET: Early morning exercisers at Saphan Hin Public Park were left stunned when they discovered the body of a woman washed ashore at the tip of Saphan Hin Cape this morning (Nov 29).
‘Red Hat’ robber arrested after phone shop heist
‘Red Hat’ robber arrested after phone shop heist
PHUKET: A daring armed robbery at a mobile phone shop at Ao Makham yesterday (Nov 27) ended in swift justice as police apprehended the suspect hours after the crime 
Officials raid Patong hookah den
Officials raid Patong hookah den
PHUKET: Officials from the Phuket Provincial Defence Office raided a food and beverage shop on Phra Metta Rd in Patong early yesterday (Nov 26) and arrested the owner and a staffer for selling hookahs and associated items.
Trailer truck swerve crushes parked pickup
Trailer truck swerve crushes parked pickup
PHUKET: A u-turn by a six-wheeled truck led to a dramatic accident involving a trailer truck on Thepkrasattri Rd in Thalang this morning (Nov 26) as the trailer truck driver swerved to avoid the collision, but ran onto the forecourt area of a roadside business instead, and crushing a parked pickup along the way.
Fire breaks out in hotel sauna in Patong
Fire breaks out in hotel sauna in Patong
PHUKET: A fire broke out in the sauna room of the Patong Yorkshire Hotel & Spa, located on Soi Taipan in Patong this morning (Nov 26). The fire was swiftly brought under control, preventing further damage or injuries.
Ladyboy brawl on Bangla spurs criticism, concern
Ladyboy brawl on Bangla spurs criticism, concern
PHUKET: A brawl between a group of ladyboys that broke out in front of foreign tourists on Bangla Rd, Patong, last night (Nov 25) has sparked widespread criticism on local social media channels.
Woman’s tyre slashed at Rawai Pier
Woman’s tyre slashed at Rawai Pier
PHUKET:  A woman has come forward to the media, alleging that her car's front left tyre was slashed while parked at Rawai Pier. The incident, which occurred on Sunday night (Nov 24), has prompted authorities to launch an investigation and pursue the perpetrator.
Two arrested in Patong after shotgun road rage incident
Two arrested in Patong after shotgun road rage incident
PHUKET: Police have arrested two men after they allegedly used a shotgun to threaten another driver during a road rage altercation on Phra Metta Rd in Patong.  
Woman killed as motorbike slips on wet road
Woman killed as motorbike slips on wet road
PHUKET: A 43-year-old woman died after the motorbike she was riding pillion on slid on a wet road in Wichit earlier today (Nov 25), causing her to hit her head on the road.
Man accidentally shoots self while cleaning gun
Man accidentally shoots self while cleaning gun
PHUKET: A 24-year-old man was injured after his illegal ‘Thai Pradit’ handgun, made to fire shotgun cartridges, accidentally discharged while he was cleaning it at his apartment in Kathu yesterday (Nov 24).