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Delivery driver sees red over small pickup accident
Delivery driver sees red over small pickup accident
PHUKET: Patong Police are investigating an assault following a road accident where a pickup truck driver physically attacked another motorist after a collision.  
American woman missing in Patong jet-ski ride
American woman missing in Patong jet-ski ride
PHUKET: Rescue workers this morning (Feb 28) are continuing their search for a 37-year-old American woman who disappeared while taking a jet-ski ride off Patong Beach yesterday (Feb 27).
Naked foreigner strolling into convenience store sparks outrage online
Naked foreigner strolling into convenience store sparks outrage online
PHUKET: A foreign man has caused a stir online after he was spotted walking unclothed inside a convenience store in Soi Ta-iad, Chalong. The image, widely shared on social media, shows the man seemingly unbothered by onlookers, sparking heated discussions among netizens.
Tourists assaulted by Bangla security guard
Tourists assaulted by Bangla security guard
PHUKET: Patong Police are investigating two foreign tourists being physically assaulted by at least one security guard on Bangla Rd, resulting in injuries, early this morning (Feb 25).
Eight Chinese arrested for working illegally at luxury Phuket villa site
Eight Chinese arrested for working illegally at luxury Phuket villa site
PHUKET: A joint task force of officials led by Thalang Police have arrested eight Chinese nationals found working illegally at a luxury villa construction site in central Phuket.
Police sergeant among three arrested in Phuket armed robbery, kidnapping
Police sergeant among three arrested in Phuket armed robbery, kidnapping
PHUKET: Three suspects, including a police sergeant, have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery and kidnapping in the early hours of Saturday (Feb 22).
American woman arrested at Phuket airport with 4.3kg of crystal meth
American woman arrested at Phuket airport with 4.3kg of crystal meth
PHUKET: Immigration officers at Phuket International Airport have arrested a 64-year-old American woman found with 4.3 kilogrammes of crystal meth in her luggage.
Cherng Talay Police dodge failure to arrest taxi thugs
Cherng Talay Police dodge failure to arrest taxi thugs
PHUKET: Cherng Talay Police say they have identified two men who threatened a metered taxi driver for picking up two foreigners at Boat Avenue earlier this month, but have yet to confirm any legal action against the two aggressors.
King cobra escapes during transfer in Kamala
King cobra escapes during transfer in Kamala
PHUKET: A dramatic moment unfolded in Kamala on Saturday night (Feb 22) when rescue workers were transferring a captured king cobra to a new holding container, only for the large snake to slip free, sparking a frantic effort to contain it.
Fire at old warehouse in Wichit
Fire at old warehouse in Wichit
PHUKET: Firefighters swiftly responded to a blaze at an old warehouse in Wichit on Saturday morning (Feb 22), bringing the fire under control within 30 minutes.
Australian tourists arrested for bag-snatching in Rawai
Australian tourists arrested for bag-snatching in Rawai
PHUKET: Chalong Police have arrested two Australian tourists for snatching belongings from other foreign tourists in Rawai.
Chinese tourists arrested in Phuket gambling raid
Chinese tourists arrested in Phuket gambling raid
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have arrested 13 Chinese tourists in connection with an illegal gambling operation in Phuket Town involving Chinese nationals and local Thai support.
Kamala police officers injured in motorbike crash
Kamala police officers injured in motorbike crash
PHUKET: Two police officers from Kamala Police were injured after losing control of their motorbike and crashing into a power pole in Thalang early this morning (Feb 21).
Phuket-bound bus overturns in Phang Nga
Phuket-bound bus overturns in Phang Nga
PHUKET: Six people were injured when a bus traveling from Phatthalung to Phuket skidded and overturned on Phetkasem Rd in Phang Nga yesterday evening (Feb 20).
Young man slams into power pole on Thepkrasattri Rd
Young man slams into power pole on Thepkrasattri Rd
PHUKET: A young man was seriously injured after losing control of his motorbike and slamming into a power pole on Thepkrasattri Rd early this morning (Feb 20).
Phuket crackdown nets scores of law-breaking foreigners
Phuket crackdown nets scores of law-breaking foreigners
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police Commander Pol Maj Gen Sinlert Sukhum announced today (Feb 18) that officers across the island last week arrested scores of foreigners for breaking the law.
Concerns raised over electrical fires in Patong
Concerns raised over electrical fires in Patong
PHUKET: Two fires broke out in communication wires in Patong last night (Feb 17), causing panic among tourists and local residents in the area.
Man dies after car overturns in Wichit
Man dies after car overturns in Wichit
PHUKET: A 30-year-old man from Nakhon Sri Thammarat died after his car overturned in an accident in Wichit early this morning (Feb 17).
Myanmar man arrested for attempted rape
Myanmar man arrested for attempted rape
PHUKET: Police have arrested a 40-year-old Myanmar national for the attempted rape of a 57-year-old woman in Wichit. The suspect fled the scene but was later apprehended by authorities.
Patong Police crack down on dangerous motorbike riding by foreign tourists
Patong Police crack down on dangerous motorbike riding by foreign tourists
PHUKET: Patong Police seized 20 motorbikes and took action against foreign tourists driving recklessly during a late-night operation aimed at improving road safety.