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Woman injured by mysterious bullet
Woman injured by mysterious bullet
PHUKET: Halloween night turned alarming when a woman was struck by a stray bullet outside her home in Srisoonthorn last night (Oct 31).
Foreigner killed in motorbike accident
Foreigner killed in motorbike accident
PHUKET: A foreign male tourist was killed and his female passenger suffered minor injuries in a motorbike accident in Wichit In the early hours of this morning (Oct 30).
Nine injured in head-on collision on Ao Po Pier road
Nine injured in head-on collision on Ao Po Pier road
PHUKET: A head-on collision between a van and a small truck on Ao Po Pier Road in Pa Khlok left nine people injured late yesterday afternoon (Oct 29)
Two arrested for motorbike thefts
Two arrested for motorbike thefts
PHUKET: Police arrested two men early this morning (Oct 29) following an attempted motorcycle theft in Kathu. The suspects were caught with two stolen motorcycles after one attempted to steal a bike left with its keys in the ignition but was thwarted when the owner intervened.
Sisters flung down roadside ditch after brakes fail on motorbike
Sisters flung down roadside ditch after brakes fail on motorbike
PHUKET: Two sisters were injured in a motorbike accident on Muen-Ngern Rd, south of Patong, yesterday (Oct 28) after the brakes failed on their motorbike, causing them to hit a roadside barrier and sending them plunging more then five metres into the jungle below.
Canadian man, 46, found dead at Srisoonthorn home
Canadian man, 46, found dead at Srisoonthorn home
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a 46-year-old Canadian man who was found dead by friends after they were unable to contact him for five days.
Patong beach volleyball spat spurs brawl
Patong beach volleyball spat spurs brawl
PHUKET: Police have called in for questioning a Thai man accused of starting a fight that erupted into a brawl at Patong Beach on Sunday (Oct 27).
Another dugong found dead in Phuket
Another dugong found dead in Phuket
PHUKET: A dead dugong was found washed ashore near Karon Beach last night (Oct 26), marking the third dugong to be found dead in Phuket coastal waters in the past nine days.
Russian man talked safely down from balcony in Patong
Russian man talked safely down from balcony in Patong
PHUKET: A Russian man was safely rescued after a dramatic incident at a condominium building in Patong this morning (Oct 25).
2-year-old drowns in abandoned pool
2-year-old drowns in abandoned pool
PHUKET: A 2-year-old boy drowned in an abandoned pool among homes near Baan Ruay Charoen in Moo 5, Srisoonthorn, yesterday (Oct 24).
Dead dugong found off Kamala
Dead dugong found off Kamala
PHUKET: The body of an adult male dugong was recovered from the water off Kamala Beach this morning (Oct 23), while local residents found the remains of a sea turtle further south along the beach.
Chinese child and British tourist drown in Phuket
Chinese child and British tourist drown in Phuket
PHUKET: A 5-year-old Chinese boy drowned in a hotel pool incident in Karon yesterday (Oct 22), while a 43-year-old British tourist drowned at Karon Beach, police have confirmed.
Two arrested after tourist’s bag stolen at Kata Beach
Two arrested after tourist’s bag stolen at Kata Beach
PHUKET: Police have arrested two men following the theft of a Russian tourist’s belongings at Kata Beach last week.
Girl, 12, abducted in Phang Nga, held captive in Phuket
Girl, 12, abducted in Phang Nga, held captive in Phuket
PHUKET: Kamala Police have arrested a man who lured a 12-year-old girl from Phang Nga and held her captive in Phuket for 17 days.
Hot-headed taxi driver confronts motorist in road rage incident
Hot-headed taxi driver confronts motorist in road rage incident
PHUKET: A 26-second video clip circulating on social media has sparked outrage after showing a taxi driver engaging in threatening and aggressive behaviour on a main Phuket road.
Man beats relative to death, claims self-defence
Man beats relative to death, claims self-defence
PHUKET: Police have arrested a 42-year-old Myanmar man for beating a relative to death at a floating fish raft in Ratsada yesterday (Oct 20).
Dolphin washes ashore at Le Phang Beach
Dolphin washes ashore at Le Phang Beach
PHUKET: The carcass of a dolphin was discovered washed ashore at Le Phang Beach in Cherng Talay yesterday (Oct 19).
Grenade in taxi scare turns out to be cigarette lighter
Grenade in taxi scare turns out to be cigarette lighter
PHUKET: A safety scare at Kalim Beach, north of Patong, ended in relief yesterday (Oct 18) after what looked like a grenade left behind in a taxi turned out to be nothing more than a novelty cigarette lighter.
Dugong carcass found off Phuket’s east coast
Dugong carcass found off Phuket’s east coast
PHUKET: A large dugong carcass was discovered floating off the coast of Phuket in the waters near the Tha Ton Do fishing community in Mai Khao yesterday (Oct 18).
Man shot in leg by police during knife-wielding frenzy
Man shot in leg by police during knife-wielding frenzy
PHUKET: Police were forced to shoot a young man in the leg after a taser failed to prevent him from rushing at police with a knife during a violent confrontation at a home in Kathu yesterday (Oct 17).