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Woman arrested for Patong tuk-tuk coffee-drugging theft
Woman arrested for Patong tuk-tuk coffee-drugging theft
Thursday 11 June 2026 08:54 AM
PHUKET: A 23-year-old Thai woman has been arrested in Bangkok over the alleged theft of more than B300,000 worth of valuables from a Patong tuk-tuk driver who claimed he lost consciousness after drinking coffee she offered him.
Patong Pride parade draws thousands
Patong Pride parade draws thousands
Monday 8 June 2026 11:42 AM
PHUKET: Thousands of people lined the streets of Patong yesterday evening (June 7) as the Phuket Pride Parade 2026 brought a sea of rainbow flags, colourful costumes and messages of equality to the island's west coast, marking one of the biggest Pride celebrations ever held in Phuket.
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.
Body of missing Myanmar fisherman found off Patong coast
Body of missing Myanmar fisherman found off Patong coast
Saturday 6 June 2026 11:10 AM
PHUKET: The body of a Myanmar man who had been missing for several days after going fishing off Patong was discovered floating in the sea near Paradise Beach on Friday afternoon (June 5).
Saudi man caught at Phuket Airport with ketamine in underwear
Saudi man caught at Phuket Airport with ketamine in underwear
Saturday 6 June 2026 09:30 AM
PHUKET: A Saudi Arabian man was arrested at Phuket International Airport after officers allegedly discovered ketamine capsules concealed in his underwear as he prepared to board an outbound international flight.
Patong tuk-tuk driver claims drugged by woman, robbed of B300,000
Patong tuk-tuk driver claims drugged by woman, robbed of B300,000
Saturday 6 June 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: A Patong tuk-tuk driver has reported being drugged by an unidentified woman before having valuables worth more than B300,000 stolen while he was unconscious.
Pride forum highlights inclusion as Phuket festival continues
Pride forum highlights inclusion as Phuket festival continues
Friday 5 June 2026 04:02 PM
PHUKET: Organisers of Phuket Pride Festival 2026 have used a public forum in Patong to gather ideas from young people and local residents on how to make Phuket a more inclusive and sustainable place to live, as preparations continue for some of the festival’s biggest events this weekend.
Fuse box sparks fire at Patong hotel worksite
Fuse box sparks fire at Patong hotel worksite
Friday 5 June 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: A fire at a hotel and restaurant in Patong is believed to have been sparked by a fuse box explosion.
Transformer blast sparks fire at Patong massage shop
Transformer blast sparks fire at Patong massage shop
Thursday 4 June 2026 08:34 AM
PHUKET: A fire broke out at a massage shop in Patong yesterday morning (June 3) after what residents described as an explosion from an electrical transformer inside the building during stormy weather.
Blue Button jellyfish found at Patong
Blue Button jellyfish found at Patong
Wednesday 3 June 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Lifeguards at Patong Beach have issued a public safety advisory after discovering several Blue Button jellyfish washed ashore on the beach.
Police hunt suspect after Kathu man stabbed
Police hunt suspect after Kathu man stabbed
Thursday 28 May 2026 12:51 PM
PHUKET: A 29-year-old man was stabbed in Kathu early yesterday morning (May 27) after a dispute reportedly involving a woman escalated into two violent confrontations stretching from Kathu to Patong.
Phuket Pride Festival to spotlight equality, tourism drive
Phuket Pride Festival to spotlight equality, tourism drive
Sunday 24 May 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Key figures have announced Phuket’s readiness to host the ‘Phuket Pride Festival 2026’, with organisers promoting the ‘Miss Queen Andaman Power 2026’ pageant and a week-long programme of events aimed at boosting tourism while promoting equality and diversity.
Phuket officials transferred over Patong extortion claims
Phuket officials transferred over Patong extortion claims
Thursday 21 May 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Five senior Phuket provincial officials have been temporarily transferred from their current posts following mounting allegations of bribery and extortion linked to entertainment venue licensing in Patong.
Officials move to calm Patong nightlife operators after extortion protest
Officials move to calm Patong nightlife operators after extortion protest
Monday 18 May 2026 12:59 PM
PHUKET: Phuket officials have moved to ease concerns among Patong entertainment venue operators following last week’s protest over alleged extortion and delays in entertainment licence approvals, insisting that authorities are acting lawfully and transparently while accelerating efforts to resolve licensing issues.
Brit arrested over providing gun for Patong cartel killing
Brit arrested over providing gun for Patong cartel killing
Saturday 16 May 2026 10:50 AM
PHUKET: A British man accused of supplying the firearm used in the fatal shooting of an Iraqi national in Patong earlier this year has been arrested in Pattaya, police have confirmed.
Patong nightlife operators protest extortion, licensing delays
Patong nightlife operators protest extortion, licensing delays
Thursday 14 May 2026 11:50 AM
PHUKET: Patong nightlife operators protested alleged extortion linked to entertainment venue licensing delays during a gathering on Bangla Rd last night (May 13), calling on the government to reform the approval process and tackle corruption among officials.
Foreign women file assault complaint after Bangla altercation
Foreign women file assault complaint after Bangla altercation
Thursday 14 May 2026 10:38 AM
PHUKET: Two foreign women have filed a police complaint over an assault on Bangla Rd in Patong in the early hours of Tuesday morning (May 12), with one reporting that her mobile phone and camera went missing during the incident.
Swede’s Patong locker found with five guns, 100 bullets
Swede’s Patong locker found with five guns, 100 bullets
Thursday 14 May 2026 10:04 AM
PHUKET: Police are investigating the origin of five firearms and 100 rounds of ammunition discovered inside a rented storage locker in Patong after the Swedish tenant failed to pay rent for more than four months.
Nigerian, Belgian arrested for cocaine dealing, overstay in Patong
Nigerian, Belgian arrested for cocaine dealing, overstay in Patong
Friday 8 May 2026 09:01 AM
PHUKET: A Nigerian man and a Belgian national have been arrested in separate sting operations in Patong for allegedly selling cocaine to undercover officers, with both also charged for overstaying their visas by more than a year.
Patong Beach crackdown on illegal umbrellas, chairs continues
Patong Beach crackdown on illegal umbrellas, chairs continues
Thursday 7 May 2026 12:12 PM
PHUKET: Seven people have been fined and 37 beach chairs seized during the latest multi-agency operation targeting unauthorised beach umbrella and chair operators along Patong Beach.

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