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Flock of hornbills stuns visitors at Phuket public park
Flock of hornbills stuns visitors at Phuket public park
PHUKET: A rare sighting of hornbills delighted locals  yesterday (Oct 16) as a flock of around 10 of the iconic birds was discovered perched on a banyan tree in a public park within the Phuket Villa 3 housing estate in Wichit.
Police hunt suspects for Bangla stabbing
Police hunt suspects for Bangla stabbing
PHUKET: Patong Police are searching for a gang of people involved in an attack on a man in Soi Sea Dragon, off Bangla Rd, early this morning (Oct 16). Two bystanders went to intervene, and themselves suffered knife wounds from one of the attackers.
German man dies of illness in Patong hotel room
German man dies of illness in Patong hotel room
PHUKET: Police have requested a medical examination of a German man found dead in his hotel room in Patong after the man suffered fever and dizziness before being found dead this morning (Oct 16).
Italian tourist after lost in Phuket jungle found safe
Italian tourist after lost in Phuket jungle found safe
PHUKET: An Italian tourist has expressed his gratitude and thanks to local officials who launched a search for him after he contacted them while lost in the jungle in Nai Yang.
Parents face charges for beating infant girl
Parents face charges for beating infant girl
PHUKET: The parents of a 2-year-old girl are facing child abuse charges after the infant suffered a beating that left her unconscious with a fractured skull. The parents have also tested positive for drug use.
Man gunned down in Kathu street shooting
Man gunned down in Kathu street shooting
PHUKET: A man fleeing his attacker was shot and killed in a small street near Kathu Police Station yesterday (Oct 13).
Phuket residents killed by flash flood in Nakhon Sri Thammarat
Phuket residents killed by flash flood in Nakhon Sri Thammarat
PHUKET: Two Phuket residents on holiday were swept away by a flash flood while visiting a waterfall in Nakhon Sri Thammarat on Friday afternoon (Oct 11).
Phuket Veg Fest ends with a bang
Phuket Veg Fest ends with a bang
PHUKET: Tens of thousands of people, including local residents and international tourists, turned out for the final night of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival amid fireworks and rituals  in Phuket Town last night (Oct 11)
Teens arrested after brutal attack at Nai Harn
Teens arrested after brutal attack at Nai Harn
PHUKET: Two teenagers have been arrested following a violent attack involving a gun, a sword and a pipe left three men injured near Nai Harn Beach early yesterday morning (Oct 11).
Hotel maid arrested for stealing US$1,800 from tourists
Hotel maid arrested for stealing US$1,800 from tourists
PHUKET: A hotel maid has been arrested for stealing US$1,800 (more than B59,000) in cash from three tourists at a hotel in Patong.
Mass fish deaths at Patong
Mass fish deaths at Patong
PHUKET: Beachgoers in Patong received a disturbing surprise this morning (Oct 11) when they found thousands of dead fish washed ashore.
Man caught busting open bank machine
Man caught busting open bank machine
PHUKET: Police have arrested a man for attempting to break into a bank branch and successfully breaking open a passbook updating machine in front of the bank in Baan Lipon, Srisoonthorn, last night (Oct 10).
Lor Rong Shrine holds procession on Phuket Vegetarian Festival final day
Lor Rong Shrine holds procession on Phuket Vegetarian Festival final day
PHUKET: As the official events for this year’s Phuket Vegetarian Festival draws to a close, the Lor Rong Shrine, also known as Sui Boon Tong Shrine, held its street procession through Phuket Town today (Oct 11).
Employer charged for not reporting Sri Lankan worker
Employer charged for not reporting Sri Lankan worker
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration officers have charged the employer of a Sri Lankan man found working illegally at a construction site in Wichit.
Japanese man found hanged at hotel
Japanese man found hanged at hotel
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a Japanese tourist found hanged in his hotel room in Sakhu, located south of Phuket airport, yesterday (Oct 10).
Marine Police seize four illegal jet-skis, arrest two operators
Marine Police seize four illegal jet-skis, arrest two operators
PHUKET: Marine Police have seized four illegal jet-skis and arrested two operators who were preparing to offer services to tourists without the proper licences.
Motorbike rider killed, run over by truck
Motorbike rider killed, run over by truck
PHUKET: A 48-year-old man from Samut Prakan died after the motorbike he was riding struck a pickup truck on Thepkrasattri Rd yesterday evening (Oct 10), sending the man under the wheels of a trailer truck.
Russian man questioned for selling tours directly to tourists
Russian man questioned for selling tours directly to tourists
PHUKET: Police are questioning a Russian man for illegally selling tours directly to tourists at a tour kiosk in Karon.
Body of foreign man found adrift south of Patong
Body of foreign man found adrift south of Patong
PHUKET: Police are trying to identify the body of a foreign man found in the water south of Patong Beach early this morning (Oct 10).
Thousands join Jui Tui procession for Phuket Vegetarian Festival
Thousands join Jui Tui procession for Phuket Vegetarian Festival
PHUKET: More than 2,000 people took part in the street procession organised by the Jui Tui Shrine in Phuket Town today (Oct 9), marking the seventh day of the this year’s Phuket Vegetarian Festival.