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Cherng Talay Police seek B53mn for new station
Cherng Talay Police seek B53mn for new station
Friday 12 June 2026 11:26 AM
PHUKET: Cherng Talay Police have secured approval to use more than 11 rai of land for a new police station and are seeking B53 million in construction funding as their current 80-year-old station struggles to keep pace with rapid growth in the area.
British man charged after letting 9-year-old son drive car
British man charged after letting 9-year-old son drive car
Friday 12 June 2026 11:09 AM
PHUKET: A British man has been charged after police found he allowed his 9-year-old son to drive a car on a public road in Wichit, following a video shared on social media showing the vehicle swerving and braking erratically.
Phuket targets accident blackspots under ‘Safe & Seamless’ plan
Phuket targets accident blackspots under ‘Safe & Seamless’ plan
Wednesday 10 June 2026 11:11 AM
PHUKET: Phuket officials are moving ahead with a series of road safety initiatives across the island after reporting encouraging results from improvements at several accident-prone locations, including a stretch of Thepkrasattri Rd where fatalities have reportedly fallen to zero following upgrades.
Yaris slams head-on into saleng in Phuket Town
Yaris slams head-on into saleng in Phuket Town
Wednesday 10 June 2026 10:25 AM
PHUKET: A street vendor suffered a broken leg after a Toyota Yaris travelling on the wrong side of the road crashed head-on into her saleng (motorcycle with sidecart) in Phuket Town yesterday morning (June 9), in an accident that damaged four vehicles in total.
Pride parade to bring road closures in Patong
Pride parade to bring road closures in Patong
Sunday 7 June 2026 12:00 PM
PHUKET: Motorists in Patong are being advised to expect road closures and traffic diversions this afternoon (June 7) as thousands of people are expected to take part in the Phuket Pride Parade 2026.
Underpass upgrades extended, overnight closures continue
Underpass upgrades extended, overnight closures continue
Saturday 6 June 2026 09:15 AM
PHUKET: Overnight closures of several major underpasses across Phuket have been extended through June 14 as work continues on the island’s ‘Smart City’ traffic monitoring and control system, the Phuket Highways Office has announced.
Darasamut Underpass closes overnight for upgrade works
Darasamut Underpass closes overnight for upgrade works
Wednesday 27 May 2026 03:26 PM
PHUKET: The Darasamut Underpass will be temporarily closed overnight from tonight (May 27) through Sunday (May 31) to allow for major electrical and smart traffic system upgrades, the Phuket Highways Office has announced.
Three seriously injured in Thalang three-vehicle crash
Three seriously injured in Thalang three-vehicle crash
Monday 25 May 2026 08:27 AM
PHUKET: Three people were seriously injured in a three-vehicle collision involving two motorcycles and a car on Saturday morning (May 23), police have confirmed.
Three charged over fatal train crash
Three charged over fatal train crash
Friday 22 May 2026 01:26 PM
BANGKOK: Police have charged three people with negligence causing death and injury as the investigation into the deadly train-bus collision last Saturday (May 16) in Bangkok picks up pace.
Heavy rain floods roads across Phuket
Heavy rain floods roads across Phuket
Wednesday 20 May 2026 03:27 PM
PHUKET: Heavy rain and localised flooding hit several parts of Phuket today (May 20) as officials warned residents to remain cautious over the possibility of more rain and strong winds through the weekend.
Phuket officials aim to reduce road accidents
Phuket officials aim to reduce road accidents
Wednesday 20 May 2026 10:25 AM
PHUKET: Provincial officials have pledged to strengthen road safety measures across the island as authorities push to reduce accidents and fatalities in high-risk areas through closer coordination between agencies and targeted local solutions.
Highway works to affect Patong Hill, Bang Khu underpass
Highway works to affect Patong Hill, Bang Khu underpass
Tuesday 19 May 2026 12:16 PM
PHUKET: Motorists travelling between Kathu and Patong are being advised to expect delays this week as the Phuket Highway District carries out resurfacing works on Phra Baramee Rd and temporarily closes the Bang Khu Underpass tunnel overnight for ‘Smart City’ upgrades.
Collision train driver on drugs, unlicensed
Collision train driver on drugs, unlicensed
Monday 18 May 2026 12:11 PM
BANGKOK: The driver of the freight train that hit a passenger bus and other vehicles on a congested Bangkok level crossing on Saturday (May 16) tested positive for drug abuse and did not have a rail transport licence, according to the rail transport chief.
Motorbike rider stabbed in Koh Kaew road rage
Motorbike rider stabbed in Koh Kaew road rage
Monday 4 May 2026 09:05 AM
PHUKET: A road rage dispute in Phuket escalated into a stabbing on Sunday afternoon (May 3), leaving a motorcyclist injured and a truck driver in police custody.
Australian charged for blocking Kamala junction, running red light
Australian charged for blocking Kamala junction, running red light
Saturday 2 May 2026 11:19 AM
PHUKET: An Australian man has been arrested in Kamala following a road incident that escalated into a confrontation at a busy intersection, with video footage indicating he initiated the obstruction.
Phuket taps Road Safety Fund to reduce accidents
Phuket taps Road Safety Fund to reduce accidents
Saturday 2 May 2026 11:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket has secured funding for a slate of road safety initiatives, with officials approving a range of projects aimed at reducing accidents, improving traffic discipline and boosting public confidence on the island’s roads.
Phuket MP urges Parliament to end visa-free entry
Phuket MP urges Parliament to end visa-free entry
Friday 1 May 2026 12:00 PM
PHUKET: Phuket MP Chalermpong Saengdee has urged the government to abolish visa-free entry entirely and introduce stricter controls on cannabis, warning that current policies are damaging the island’s tourism image and creating social problems.
Truck driver pulls scythe in Patong road dispute
Truck driver pulls scythe in Patong road dispute
Monday 27 April 2026 10:19 AM
PHUKET: A driver brandishing a scythe threatened motorists on a busy Patong road late Friday night (Apr 24) after an apparent road rage incident, with the confrontation captured on dashcam and widely shared online.
Phuket races to fix underpass lighting before school term
Phuket races to fix underpass lighting before school term
Saturday 25 April 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket authorities have ordered urgent, round-the-clock repairs to underpass lighting systems across the island, with a strict deadline to complete all work before the new school term begins on May 14.
MP Somchart presses over stalled Phuket infrastructure projects
MP Somchart presses over stalled Phuket infrastructure projects
Sunday 19 April 2026 11:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket’s long-delayed infrastructure projects have come under renewed scrutiny after a local MP formally questioned the Ministry of Transport over what he described as a lack of progress across key developments vital to the island’s future.

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