Tag: Kata

Phuket

August 26, 2025

Phuket Police Launch Probe After Dutch Tourists Assaulted in Unprovoked Attack

PHUKET — Police are investigating an unprovoked assault on two Dutch tourists early Friday morning on Kata Road in Karon, Phuket, the latest in a series of violent incidents raising concerns about tourist safety in Thailand’s popular destinations. Middle Eastern Youths Clash in Pattaya, Prompting Police Intervention The victims, identified as Maximilian and Michelle, were […]

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Venomous Portuguese man-o-war which is not a jellyfish but a siphonophore

Phuket

July 15, 2025

Venomous Portuguese Man o’ War Wash Ashore at Phuket’s Kata Beach, Prompting Safety Warnings

PHUKET — Marine experts have issued urgent safety advisories after several highly venomous sea creatures, including the notorious Portuguese Man o’ War and the striking Blue Dragon sea slug, were discovered washed up on Kata Noi Beach. The Andaman Coastal Resources Research Center confirmed the unusual sightings following reports from local lifeguards and marine patrols. […]

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Phuket

July 13, 2025July 13, 2025

Phuket Lifeguard Saves French Children from Dangerous Rip Current

PHUKET — A quick-thinking lifeguard at Kata Beach sprang into action on Friday, rescuing two French children who were swept away by a powerful rip current. The dramatic incident unfolded despite clear warning flags posted along the shore, alerting swimmers to hazardous ocean conditions. Patong lifeguards rescue 17 tourists in one day The 12-year-old boy […]

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Phuket

March 6, 2025

80-Year-Old Canadian Woman Found Dead from Suspected Heat Stroke on Phuket Beach

Phuket, Thailand – An 80-year-old Canadian tourist was found dead on Kata Beach in Phuket on Wednesday, with initial investigations pointing to heat stroke as the likely cause of death. The incident has raised concerns about the risks of extreme heat and sun exposure, particularly for elderly travelers. More people in Thailand dying of heat […]

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Phuket

June 5, 2024

Intoxicated American Man Arrested After Stealing Mobile Phone from Foreign Woman in Phuket

An intoxicated American man was arrested after he stole a mobile phone from a female foreigner on Kata Beach. Foreigner Steals Motorcycle From Pawn-shop in Banglamung A video clip of a foreign man stealing a mobile phone from a foreign woman who went swimming at Karon Beach went viral on social media on Sunday (June […]

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Phuket

November 4, 2023

Phuket Immigration Investigates Alleged Russian Working at Tour Booth

Phuket Immigration inspected a tour booth in Kata after they were notified by concerned citizens that a Russian was allegedly working illegally selling tour packages. Russian Man Causes Multiple-Motorcycle Collision Late Night in Pattaya, Refuses Alcohol Test and Tries to Escape The Phuket Immigration told the Phuket Express that on Thursday (October 2nd), they inspected […]

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Tsunami waters at Kata Noi Beach, Phuket

Phuket

June 2, 2023

Kazakhstani Man Drowns at Kata Beach, Phuket

A Kazakhstani tourist drowned at Kata Beach for reportedly ignoring red flags that declare no swimming is allowed. Russian Tourist Drowns On Patong Beach The Karon Police were notified from a lifeguard at Kata Beach on Thursday afternoon (June 1st) that they arrived at the scene to find the body of a tourist who was […]

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Elephant warning sign sign on Rawai-Kata road in Phuket Island

Phuket

May 8, 2023

Russian Rider Dies after a Motorbike Crash in Kata, Phuket

A Russian rider died after a motorbike crash in Kata, Mueang Phuket. Russian Tourist Dies in Motorbike Accident in Phuket, Brother Survives The body of the rider was found at the scene and identified by the rescue team as a Russian national, however, their full name was not given. It was reported that it was […]

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