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Foreign tourists attacked in Patong
Foreign tourists attacked in Patong
PHUKET: A video has surfaced on social media showing two foreign tourists being attacked by a group of local men in Patong.
Residents evacuated as landslip hits homes
Residents evacuated as landslip hits homes
PHUKET: Residents in at least eight houses have been evacuated for safety at a housing estate in Baan Kuku, Ratsada, after rain-soaked earth slid and damaged their homes early this morning (Aug 28).
Major drug dealer arrested in Kamala
Major drug dealer arrested in Kamala
PHUKET: Kamala Police arrested an armed drug dealer operating out of a hut in the hills above Kamala yesterday (Aug 25) and seized nearly half a kilo of crystal methamphetamine (ya ice) along with several firearms.
MMA fighter investigated for rape at day spa in Chalong
MMA fighter investigated for rape at day spa in Chalong
PHUKET: Chalong Police Chief Pol Col Ekkarat Phlaiduang has confirmed that officers are investigating a complaint reporting the rape of a 19-year-old staffer at day spa in Chalong by a well-known MMA fighter training in Phuket.
Tourists assaulted on Bangla prompts public outcry
Tourists assaulted on Bangla prompts public outcry
PHUKET: Another incident of violence on Bangla Rd, Patong, this time early this morning (Aug 21), has drawn attention and criticism after a video clip of the incident was shared widely on social media.
Police arrest underpass power cable thieves
Police arrest underpass power cable thieves
PHUKET: Phuket City Police have arrested two young men for cutting electrical wires at the Bang Khu Underpass in Koh Kaew in the early hours of this morning (Aug 21).
Locals ecstatic over dugongs spotted near Rawai Pier
Locals ecstatic over dugongs spotted near Rawai Pier
PHUKET: The sighting of two dugongs near Rawai Pier has been praised as a positive indication of the condition of the marine environment in the area.
Patong taxi dispute ends with stabbing
Patong taxi dispute ends with stabbing
PHUKET: A dispute between two taxi drivers in Patong escalated into violence early yesterday morning (Aug 20), resulting in one of the drivers being stabbed with a knife.
Restaurant staffer stabbed in Phuket Town
Restaurant staffer stabbed in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Phuket City Police are hoping to track down a man wanted for stabbing a restaurant staffer in Phuket Town last night (Aug 19).
Kamala Police turn to TikTok to promote helmet safety
Kamala Police turn to TikTok to promote helmet safety
PHUKET: Kamala Police have rolled out an innovative social media campaign aimed at promoting helmet use among road users. The campaign, launched on TikTok, has quickly garnered widespread attention and praise for its creative approach to road safety.
Teen girl killed in Kathu street shooting
Teen girl killed in Kathu street shooting
PHUKET: A 15-year-old girl was killed in a street shooting near the Si Kor Intersection in Kathu early yesterday morning (Aug 18).
Man arrested after sex assault at dental clinic
Man arrested after sex assault at dental clinic
PHUKET: Police have arrested a 35-year-old man after he invaded a dental clinic in Ratsada and sexually assaulted a female customer last night (Aug 16).
Singaporean tourists injured in Patong hotel altercation
Singaporean tourists injured in Patong hotel altercation
PHUKET: An ugly alteraction between two Singaporean tourists and a hotel security guard in Patong yesterday (Aug 15) saw all three injured and hospitalised.
Russian man seeks help making fresh start
Russian man seeks help making fresh start
PHUKET: A Phuket resident has taken to social media to make an empassioned plea for help for a Russian man who is looking to make a fresh start for him and his son after going through a challenging time recently.
Kuwaiti tourist beaten in Patong
Kuwaiti tourist beaten in Patong
PHUKET: A Kuwaiti tourist was left needing medical attention after being assaulted in Patong early on Tuesday morning (Aug 13).
Trailer truck slams pickup after ill-timed U-turn
Trailer truck slams pickup after ill-timed U-turn
PHUKET: motorists have been urged to exercise caution when making U-turns on Phuket’s main roads following a truck with trailer slamming into a pickup on Thepkrasattri Rd yesterday afternoon (Aug 14).
Man found hanged in forest in Mai Khao
Man found hanged in forest in Mai Khao
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found hanged in from a tree near a village on Phuket’s northeast coast.
Kamala Police nab motorbike thieves
Kamala Police nab motorbike thieves
PHUKET: Kamala Police have arrested two men for a spate of motorbike thefts, with the suspects breaking down the stolen motorbikes to sell in parts.
Fried chicken vendor killed by 22-wheeler
Fried chicken vendor killed by 22-wheeler
PHUKET: A woman who had been selling fried chicken from her motorbike with sidecar was killed when she was struck by a 22-wheeled truck and trailer coming onto the island early this morning (Aug 14).
Woman blasts police inaction after Latvian man punches her in the face
Woman blasts police inaction after Latvian man punches her in the face
PHUKET: A 30-year-old woman has posted online a call for police in Karon to take action against a Latvian man for punching her in the face.