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Phuket

August 20, 2022

Local massage vendors in Phuket protest over foreign investors allegedly operating shops at much lower prices

About 80 local massage vendors in Phuket protested at the Phuket City Hall complaining about massage shops which were allegedly being invested in by foreigners operating with much lower prices, hurting their business. The protest yesterday morning (August 19th) was led by Mr. Tansiwit Klaichaem from local massage vendors associations. They filed a letter to […]

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Phuket

August 17, 2022

Thai woman found dead in Phuket town canal, no foul play suspected

A woman was found dead in a canal in Phuket Town near a public park in Phuket town. The Phuket City Police were notified from a local resident at 5:00 PM yesterday (August 16th) that they saw a body floating in the Bang Yai Canal near Saphan Hin Public Park on Phuket Road in the […]

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

Phuket

August 13, 2022

Singaporean driver dies and four others injured in Phuket accident

A Singaporean driver died while four Singaporean passengers have sustained various injuries after a a sedan crashed into a bus in which a Korean national and two Thais were injured on Kata Hill last night in Phuket (August 12th). The Karon Police reports they were notified of the accident at 11:20 P.M. at Plab Pla […]

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Visa on arrival's queue at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok

Phuket

August 10, 2022

Phuket expects 150,000 more Indian tourists this year

Phuket is expecting more Indian tourists which will generate more than 7.5 billion baht this year, 2022, after a recent roadshow in India, according to relevant officials. The Vice President of the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO) Mr. Arnuparb Wechwanichsanong told the Phuket Express, “The PPAO and the Phuket Toruism Association went to the roadshow […]

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Thai grilled pork meatballs, Isan food. Street food vendor

Phuket

August 9, 2022

Tourists complain over food prices at local Phuket famous ancient restaurant

Tourists have reportedly complained over food prices at a local famous ancient restaurant in Phuket Town, however, the owner has also responded and stated that due to rising prices of ingredients and large portions the amount is reasonable. The story came to light after a Thai tourist posted in a Phuket tourism review Facebook group […]

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Thai Police Car, Isuzu D-max in Chachoengsao Province

Phuket

August 8, 2022August 16, 2022

Austrian man with 12 arrest warrants arrested in Phuket for allegedly being involved in drugs and fraud

An Austrian man with 12 arrest warrants has been arrested in Phuket after allegedly being involved in drugs and fraud in Austria. The Phuket Immigration Office reported that they have arrested Mr. David, 37, an Austrian national. Immigration withheld his last name. He is a wanted suspect from Austria where he has been allegedly illegally […]

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Phuket Bangla Road (Soi Bangla) by night

Phuket

August 6, 2022

Officials inspect entertainment venues in Patong to ensure fire safety

Last night (August 5th) officials inspected entertainment venues on Bangla Road in Patong to ensure fire safety. A team of Kathu officials inspected entertainment venues on Bangla Road. They checked fire safety such as fire extinguishers, fire exits, signs, and fire prevention systems inside venues. Full story: thephuketexpress.com By Goongnang Suksawat The Phuket Express

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Phuket

August 5, 2022

Aeroflot to Resume Moscow-Phuket Flights in October

PHUKET (NNT) – Russia’s national airline Aeroflot is set to resume daily direct flights from Moscow to Phuket beginning on October 30, 2022. The airline’s Moscow-Phuket service was suspended in March following the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which triggered European Union sanctions against Russia, including aviation sanctions. Full story: National News Bureau of Thailand […]

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