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Fire ravages workers’ camp in Chalong
Fire ravages workers’ camp in Chalong
PHUKET: A fire broke out at a workers' camp in Soi Ruamjai Uthit, in Moo 10, Chalong, early yesterday morning (Jan 18), causing extensive damage worth hundreds of thousands of baht.  
Thai man found dead in Patong dormitory, cause unknown
Thai man found dead in Patong dormitory, cause unknown
PHUKET: Patong Police are investigating the death of a Thai man whose body was found in his dormitory room in Patong.
Shots fired over truck blocking alley
Shots fired over truck blocking alley
PHUKET: Police are searching for a man wanted for firing his handgun into the air in a fit of anger after a truck blocked his car from passing down a small street in Ratsada last night (Jan 16).
Tourist slams into dim sum restaurant
Tourist slams into dim sum restaurant
PHUKET: A foreign tourist made an unexpected entrance into a dim sum restaurant in Chalong yesterday (Jan 15), creating a scene that quickly went viral on social media.
Tourists cause uproar in Patong after blocking alley with motorbikes
Tourists cause uproar in Patong after blocking alley with motorbikes
PHUKET: A video clip shared on the ‘Hod Jang Phuket ’ Facebook page has sparked outrage among locals and online communities. The 1-minute-and-20-second video, accompanied by a scathing caption, criticised a group of foreign tourists for parking their motorcycles in a way that blocked a public alley, causing significant inconvenience to residents. 
Chinese tourist killed in Patong jet-ski collision
Chinese tourist killed in Patong jet-ski collision
PHUKET: One Chinese tourist was killed and another remains in hospital after the rented jet-skis they were riding collided with each other off Patong Beach today (Jan 14).
Patong tourist breaks police lock, sparks backlash online
Patong tourist breaks police lock, sparks backlash online
PHUKET: A video clip of a foreign tourist in Phuket breaking a police lock with a rock has gone viral on local social media channels, igniting criticism and discussions about law enforcement and respect for local laws.
Nigerian man runs red light, killed as motorbike struck by van
Nigerian man runs red light, killed as motorbike struck by van
PHUKET: A NIgerian man was killed when he ran a red light and was struck by a passenger van at the Samkong Intersection yesterday (Jan 13).
Tourist catamaran sinks off Phuket, all 38 rescued safely
Tourist catamaran sinks off Phuket, all 38 rescued safely
PHUKET: A catamaran carrying 38 people, including 33 Chinese tourists, two tour guides and three crew members, began to sink off the coast of Phuket this afternoon (Jan 13). 
Foreign tourist steals headphones, slashes Good Samaritan during escape
Foreign tourist steals headphones, slashes Good Samaritan during escape
PHUKET: A foreign tourist sparked chaos in Patong early this morning (Jan 13) after allegedly stealing headphones from a local shop and injuring a Good Samaritan who attempted to intervene.  
17 gamblers arrested in Phuket Town raid
17 gamblers arrested in Phuket Town raid
PHUKET: Phuket City Police arrested 17 gamblers at an illegal gambling venue in Phuket Town last night (Jan 12).
Man found dead in suspected suicide in Patong
Man found dead in suspected suicide in Patong
PHUKET: Police in Patong are investigating the death of a 29-year-old man found in his home on Pisit Gorani Rd early this morning (Jan 10).
Police hunt for white Fortuner after gunshots fired at Saphan Hin
Police hunt for white Fortuner after gunshots fired at Saphan Hin
PHUKET: Phuket City Police are searching for the driver of a white Toyota Fortuner after gunshots were fired at Saphan Hin late last night (Jan 9).
Russian arrested for violent hotel robbery
Russian arrested for violent hotel robbery
PHUKET: Police have arrested one Russian man wanted for his role in the violent robbery of another Russian man in an alleged cryptocurrency dispute at a hotel in Karon last Sunday (Jan 5).
Three arrested in drug crackdown
Three arrested in drug crackdown
PHUKET: Three drug suspects have been arrested during raids coordinated by the Phuket Narcotics Suppression Bureau, with more than 2,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah)  seized.
Police hunt Russian suspects for violent hotel robbery
Police hunt Russian suspects for violent hotel robbery
PHUKET: Karon Police are hunting for two Russian men wanted for a violent robbery of a fellow Russian man at a hotel in Karon on Sunday night (Jan 5).
Russian tourist reports violent hotel room robbery
Russian tourist reports violent hotel room robbery
PHUKET: A Russian tourist has reported a violent robbery at a hotel in Karon. The incident took place late last night (Jan 5), according to local police.
Kuwaiti charged for drunken violent episode at Karon
Kuwaiti charged for drunken violent episode at Karon
PHUKET: A Kuwaiti man has been charged for his episode of violent drunken rage near Karon Beach on Friday night (Jan 3).
Foreign man dies in motorbike accident
Foreign man dies in motorbike accident
PHUKET: A foreign man was killed after he lost control of the motorbike he was riding and struck a roadside guardrail on a curve in Kathu early yesterday morning (Jan 4).
Tourists skip taxi fare, assault driver
Tourists skip taxi fare, assault driver
PHUKET: A video capturing a heated altercation between two foreign tourists and a local taxi driver has gone viral on local social media channels, drawing widespread criticism from netizens.