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Man arrested for shooting neighbour in drunken dispute
Man arrested for shooting neighbour in drunken dispute
Tuesday 19 May 2026 08:47 AM
PHUKET: A man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting his neighbour during an argument over drinking alcohol in Wichit early yesterday morning (May 18).
Government offices to close for May holidays
Government offices to close for May holidays
Friday 1 May 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration, like all government offices, remains open today (May 1), but will be closed ‒ again, like all other government offices ‒ for three public holidays this month.
National Songkran road accidents, injuries down 20% on 2025
National Songkran road accidents, injuries down 20% on 2025
Friday 17 April 2026 09:00 AM
BANGKOK: Traffic accidents and injuries over the first six “dangerous days” of the Songkran holiday were down by 20% from the same period a year ago, while fatalities declined by 6.5%, according to data released yesterday (Apr 16).
Bangkok Songkran to be alcohol-free and end at 10pm
Bangkok Songkran to be alcohol-free and end at 10pm
Wednesday 8 April 2026 02:15 PM
BANGKOK: Bangkok will ensure water splashing remains alcohol-free citywide during Songkran, with all such activities to end by 10pm.
Man drowns at Khlong Mudong
Man drowns at Khlong Mudong
Wednesday 1 April 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: A 67-year-old man was found dead after apparently falling into the water at Khlong Mudong Viewpoint late last night (Mar 31).
Phuket officials confirm alcohol ban for Makha Bucha
Phuket officials confirm alcohol ban for Makha Bucha
Friday 27 February 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Patong Mayor Lalita Maneesri has confirmed that all business with current, valid entertainment licences will be exempt from the nationwide alcohol ban to come into effect next Tuesday (Mar 3) for the national Buddhist holiday Makha Bucha Day
Breath test refusal equals drink-driving
Breath test refusal equals drink-driving
Monday 23 February 2026 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: Police have warned that a refusal to take a breathalyser test will be treated as equivalent to drink-driving.
Drunken ‘dancing foreigner’ charged for public disturbance
Drunken ‘dancing foreigner’ charged for public disturbance
Wednesday 4 February 2026 11:04 AM
PHUKET: Phuket police have confirmed that a foreign man who went viral after being filmed dancing in the middle of the Sai Yuan intersection in Rawai has been arrested and charged with causing a public disturbance, after concerned motorists warned the behaviour could lead to serious accidents.
Alcohol sales banned nationwide during advance voting this weekend
Alcohol sales banned nationwide during advance voting this weekend
Saturday 31 January 2026 09:30 AM
PHUKET: Alcohol sales will be prohibited nationwide tonight through tomorrow evening as Thailand holds advance voting for the upcoming parliamentary elections, election officials have confirmed.
Alcohol sales banned nationwide for advance voting
Alcohol sales banned nationwide for advance voting
Friday 23 January 2026 12:48 PM
PHUKET: A nationwide ban on the sale and distribution of alcohol will be enforced next weekend for advance voting in the Feb 8 national election.
Frenchman killed by drunk driver
Frenchman killed by drunk driver
Saturday 10 January 2026 05:25 PM
PHUKET: A French man has died after being struck by a car driven by an intoxicated motorist who allegedly ploughed through multiple vehicles and fled the scene in Phuket Old Town about midday today (Jan 10).
Myanmar man stabbed in drunken fight on luxury yacht
Myanmar man stabbed in drunken fight on luxury yacht
Thursday 8 January 2026 04:56 PM
PHUKET: A Myanmar national was seriously injured in a knife stabbing aboard a yacht at Yacht Haven Marina in Mai Khao this morning (Jan 8), with police taking another Myanmar national into custody at the scene.
New Year traffic accidents claim 207 lives in five days
New Year traffic accidents claim 207 lives in five days
Monday 5 January 2026 09:00 AM
BANGKOK: There were 1,185 traffic accidents over the first five days of the New Year travel period, claiming 207 people's lives and injuring 1,141 others.
Wife arrested after knife attack on husband
Wife arrested after knife attack on husband
Monday 29 December 2025 10:51 AM
PHUKET: A domestic dispute in Mai Khao turned violent last night (Dec 28) when a woman slashed her husband in the head with a knife after the couple had been drinking together, leaving him seriously injured.
Officials raid illegal venues in Patong, Phuket Town
Officials raid illegal venues in Patong, Phuket Town
Saturday 27 December 2025 09:30 AM
PHUKET: Provincial officials launched coordinated late-night raids on illegal entertainment venues in Patong and Phuket Town early yesterday (Dec 26), shutting down businesses operating without permits, seizing ketamine and detaining suspects for prosecution.
Drunk driver caught with handgun, 33 rounds in car
Drunk driver caught with handgun, 33 rounds in car
Friday 26 December 2025 10:29 AM
PHUKET: A 27-year-old man was arrested in Kathu on Wednesday (Dec 24) after testing over the legal alcohol limit while driving, with a subsequent search of his vehicle leading to the seizure of a handgun and ammunition.
Patong drunk driver hits motorbike, abuses owner ‒ then assaults police
Patong drunk driver hits motorbike, abuses owner ‒ then assaults police
Wednesday 24 December 2025 11:18 AM
PHUKET: A pickup truck driver who struck a parked motorbike in Patong while drunk and verbally abused the owner before driving off was later arrested after he also physically assaulted a police officer who had “invited” him to present himself at Patong Police Station.
Man charged for attempted murder by drunkenly shooting wife
Man charged for attempted murder by drunkenly shooting wife
Monday 22 December 2025 11:01 AM
PHUKET: Thalang Police have charged a 41-year-old man with attempted murder after he fired gunshots while intoxicated, with one bullet striking his wife in the shoulder at their house near Ton Sai Waterfall yesterday afternoon (Dec 21).
Drunken husband beats wife to death with broom
Drunken husband beats wife to death with broom
Thursday 18 December 2025 09:30 AM
PHUKET: A 51-year-old woman has died after being brutally assaulted at her home in Ratsada, with her husband arrested after allegedly admitting to beating her with a broom while drunk.
Afternoon alcohol ban lifted, effective immediately
Afternoon alcohol ban lifted, effective immediately
Thursday 4 December 2025 09:00 AM
BANGKOK: Registered outlets can now sell alcoholic beverages during the previously banned period of 2pm to 5pm, with a one hour extension of time for customers in licensed premises at night to finish their drinks.

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