Category: Phuket
Fire with 5-metre-high flames engulfs 20 rai in Kathu, no injuries reported
PHUKET: It took the better part of two hours for Kathu firefighters to bring under control what has been described as a ‘grass fire’ near [Read More…]
Security ramped up at Phuket piers
PHUKET: In an effort to ramp up security on the island, all passengers arriving or leaving via one of the island’s piers must show have [Read More…]
‘Tough rules’ launch for jet skis in Phuket
Authorities have begun to regulate the jet ski rental business in Phuket to boost the island’s image and tourist confidence. Phuket Marine chief Phuriphat Theerakulpisut [Read More…]
Phuket launches 8th Local Food Festival
PHUKET, 22 January 2016 (NNT) – Phuket is now hosting the 8th Local Food Festival to promote tourism in the province. According to Phuket Governor [Read More…]
Phuket police arrest Bulgarian card skimmer
PHUKET: A man from Bulgaria was arrested for fraud on Monday (Jan 18) when he was caught using cloned credit cards to withdraw cash from [Read More…]
Myanmar motorbike driver, 39, dead after being run over by cement mixer truck
PHUKET: Thalang police are considering whether or not to charge a 41-year-old Thai man who ran over a 39 year old Myanmar last night in [Read More…]
American man dies after falling from 17th floor of Phuket hotel
PHUKET: An American man died this morning (Jan 16) after allegedly falling from 17th floor of a hotel in Patong. Lt Col Weerapong Rakkhito from [Read More…]
Chinese man drowns on Similan Island trip
PHUKET: A 50-year-old Chinese man drowned while on a trip to Similan Island yesterday afternoon (Jan 13). A tour guide from Manta Marine Co called [Read More…]