Four ‘Britons’ charged with robbing an American citizen in broad daylight in Phuket

PHUKET — Four “British” men of foreign origin, have been formally charged with joint robbery after allegedly attacking and robbing a 40-year-old American lawyer in Cherng Talay earlier this week. The victim was targeted for his luxurious Philippe Patek watch estimated to be worth over 2 million baht, while riding his motorcycle, in an incident […]

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Indian Man Detained for Stalking and Indecent Exposure in Phuket

PHUKET — An Indian national was arrested in Kamala district after allegedly stalking a Thai woman and engaging in indecent acts outside her home, prompting intervention by local administrative officers and residents. The suspect was escorted to Kamala Police Station following the incident, which has reignited concerns about women’s safety in tourist areas. Three Indian […]

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Wat Koh Siray temple in Phuket declared disaster zone after landslide

PHUKET — Wat Koh Siray has been officially declared a disaster zone following a landslide that severely damaged the temple’s main pavilion during heavy rainfall on Sunday. The designation, announced by Tambon Ratsada Municipality under the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2007, unlocks emergency relief funds and resources for recovery efforts. Landslide Kills Two […]

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