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Missing Thai man’s body found in canal behind house
Missing Thai man’s body found in canal behind house
PHUKET: The body of a Thai man who had been missing since last week has been discovered in a hyacinth-covered canal behind his home in Rassada. He is believed to have died drowned after excessive alcohol consumption.
Phuket students returns wallet full of Chinese New Year cash to owner
Phuket students returns wallet full of Chinese New Year cash to owner
PHUKET: A Thai woman was reunited with her wallet by Phuket students after she dropped it during her lunch break at Saphan Hin yesterday (Feb 16).
Phuket police hunt man who cut off wife’s hand, slashed stepson
Phuket police hunt man who cut off wife’s hand, slashed stepson
PHUKET: Police are hunting for a Thai man who last night (Feb 16) viciously attacked his wife, cutting off her left hand, and injuring his stepson who had tried to intervene to protect his mother.
Phuket firefighters busy as three fires take hold
Phuket firefighters busy as three fires take hold
PHUKET: Three fires were reported in Phuket this morning, with one being put down to candles lit to mark Chinese New Year, another due to a cooking pot being left on a gas stove, and the cause of the third fire not yet being identified.
All quiet as Phuket marks start of Chinese New Year
All quiet as Phuket marks start of Chinese New Year
PHUKET: Phuket Town has remained relatively quiet this morning (Feb 15) with very few Thai-Chinese residents praying for their ancestors on the eve of Chinese New Year.
Fire breaks out at ‘Phuket Detox’ clinic
Fire breaks out at ‘Phuket Detox’ clinic
PHUKET: Quick action by firefighters doused a blaze at the Phuket Detox Health Care and Beauty clinic in Samkong early this afternoon (Feb 14) before it could spread to other floors and adjacent buildings.
Phuket wedding couples take advantage of Valentine’s Day
Phuket wedding couples take advantage of Valentine’s Day
PHUKET: More than 50 couples registered their marriage at the District Office in Phuket Town to make sure this Valentine’s Day today (Feb 14) remained a very special day.
Thai female, Chinese tourists injured in Patong Hill bus crash
Thai female, Chinese tourists injured in Patong Hill bus crash
PHUKET: A Thai woman sustained serious injuries while four Chinese tourists suffered minor injuries when a tour bus’ brakes failed and collided with a car and a motorbike on Patong Hill last night (Feb 13).
10 Chinese tourists injured in Phuket minivan crash
10 Chinese tourists injured in Phuket minivan crash
PHUKET: A minivan carrying Chinese tourists crashed on Srisoonthon Rd in Baan Manik at about 12:15pm today (Feb 10) leaving 10 passengers injured.
Another drug mule arrested at Phuket checkpoint
Another drug mule arrested at Phuket checkpoint
PHUKET: Tha Chatchai police officers arrested a 20-year-old man attempting to smuggle 781 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and 28.4 grams of methamphetamine (ya ice) at the Phuket Checkpoint at around 7.15pm yesterday (Feb 9).
Phuket police bust bus-riding meth mule
Phuket police bust bus-riding meth mule
PHUKET: A 21-year-old man was arrested attempting to smuggle 1,564 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) onto Phuket last night (Feb 8). The pills were en route to their delivery point – a government housing estate in Srisoonthorn.
Phi Phi fire leaves nine injured, tourists help battle flames
Phi Phi fire leaves nine injured, tourists help battle flames
PHUKET: The site of the blaze on Phi Phi Island that destroyed or heavily damaged 25 buildings and left nine people, including six tourists, injured last night (Feb 6) has been sealed off while Forensic Police investigate the scene of the fire.
Fire breaks out at Phi Phi Island hostel
Fire breaks out at Phi Phi Island hostel
PHUKET: A gas cylinder exploding is believed to have started a fire at a hostel and restaurant on Phi Phi Island earlier tonight (Feb 6).
Myanmar man killed while crossing busy Phuket road
Myanmar man killed while crossing busy Phuket road
PHUKET: A Myanmar man died after he was struck by two vehicles while crossing Thepkrasattri Rd in Srisoonthorn, central Phuket, last night (Feb 5).
Electric shock leaves Myanmar man hospitalised in Phuket
Electric shock leaves Myanmar man hospitalised in Phuket
PHUKET: A 25-year-old Myanmar man was hospitalised today after receiving an electric shock while working on cables in Chalong.
Four houses destroyed in Phuket Town fire
Four houses destroyed in Phuket Town fire
PHUKET: Four houses in Phuket Town were totally destroyed by fire earlier today with a fifth property also being slightly damaged.
Phuket tour boat crew member arrested for assault
Phuket tour boat crew member arrested for assault
PHUKET: A tour boat crew member has surrendered to police after stabbing a Ukrainian man on a speedboat in Pa Khlok on Saturday.
Phuket Police hunt Chalong lobster thieves
Phuket Police hunt Chalong lobster thieves
PHUKET: Police are hunting for two suspects who stole six lobsters from a renowned seafood restaurant in Chalong before dawn today (Feb 3).
Three escape as pickup overturns, bursts into flames in Phuket
Three escape as pickup overturns, bursts into flames in Phuket
PHUKET: Three men luckily escaped without serious injuries when the pickup truck they were in slammed into a pole, flipped onto its side and caught ablaze south of the Heroines Monument last night (Feb 2).
Phuket man arrested with drugs worth over B1mn
Phuket man arrested with drugs worth over B1mn
PHUKET: A Thai man was arrested on Wednesday afternoon when he was found in possession of drugs worth over B1 million.