PHUKET – A Russian national at the center of a public dispute over a Phuket mooring has explained that his aging vessel required protection from potential damage, following allegations that he threatened other boaters with a knife. The incident occurred at Nam Bor Bay, a popular swimming and snorkeling area where public moorings are maintained […]
PHUKET – Phuket law enforcement officials have apprehended a French national and a Thai transgender woman on charges of drug distribution following a targeted raid at a hotel on Sirirat Road. The operation, conducted on October 25 in the Patong area, was led by senior officers from Patong Police Station and resulted in the seizure […]
PHUKET – Phuket Immigration officers have conducted a series of raids in the Patong area, resulting in the arrest of four foreigners for operating businesses in violation of the Foreign Business Act. The operation targeted five establishments, including a motorcycle rental shop, a travel agency, a barber shop, and several restaurants, following complaints from local […]
PHUKET – A Thai and a German diver have been safely rescued after going missing during a diving excursion near Racha Noi island. The two individuals were located on a rocky outcrop by a coordinated search party on Thursday afternoon, following a four-hour operation. American Man Jumps from Ferry Near Koh Larn, Resists Rescue Efforts […]
PHUKET – Patong police have apprehended a 36-year-old Kuwaiti national on charges of narcotics possession and visa overstay. The arrest took place on October 20, 2025, during a targeted police operation at a hotel room located in Soi Nanai 8. Authorities confirmed the seizure of 0.74 grams of crystal methamphetamine, a substance categorized as a […]
PHUKET – Persistent heavy rainfall battered Phuket on Wednesday, causing widespread flash floods, downing trees and power poles, and triggering a significant landslide on Patong Hill that is expected to keep a key road closed for three days. The severe weather also led to major disruptions in air travel, forcing numerous flights to be diverted […]
PHUKET – A foreign driver has sparked widespread public condemnation after a video of his dangerous driving in Phuket’s Patong area went viral on Thai social media. The footage, recorded on October 18 and circulated the following day, shows a luxury car being driven aggressively through congested traffic, drawing accusations of reckless behavior that endangered […]
PHUKET – Phuket officially commenced its annual Vegetarian Festival on Monday with the traditional raising of the Go Teng pole, a ceremony imbued with special significance as the island marks the festival’s 200th anniversary. Thousands of devotees gathered at the Jui Tui Tao Bo Geng shrine to witness the sacred ritual, which signals the formal […]
