PHUKET — A late-night dispute over a woman escalated into a violent brawl between two foreign tourists near Patong’s notorious entertainment district in the early hours of Thursday, leaving one man hospitalised and the other on the run from authorities. Foreign Tourists Brawl on Phuket’s Bangla Road The altercation erupted at approximately 2:40am on Thaweewong […]
PHUKET — A passenger van carrying foreign tourists to the Similan Islands crashed into a power pole in Phuket early Wednesday morning, leaving one Russian woman dead and 11 others injured, police confirmed. Tour Bus Carrying Pilgrims Crashes into Utility Pole in Cha-am, Injuring 15 The incident occurred at approximately 4:00am on Thepkrasattri Road in […]
PHUKET — Police in Phuket are investigating the death of a British tourist whose body was found in a concrete drainage system near Bang Tao Beach on March 14, with circumstances surrounding the incident remaining unclear as authorities await post-mortem results. British Man Attacked Inside a Beer Bar in Pattaya The victim has been identified […]
PHUKET — A German captain was arrested aboard a luxury sailing yacht in Phuket, accused of running an illegal tour operation in the Andaman Sea, with authorities discovering that high-priced multi-day packages had been sold to foreign tourists without a required license. Illegal French tour guide arrested in Phuket sting operation According to The Nation, […]
PHUKET — A 46-year-old French national of Arab origin, identified as Faisal, has been arrested in Phuket on charges of attempted murder in France, following a coordinated operation between Thai immigration authorities and the French Embassy. French Arab Arrested with Cocaine at Phuket Airport The arrest was announced after senior Thai immigration officials issued a […]
PHUKET — Police arrested a 25-year-old Irish man on Saturday after he was found severely intoxicated, climbing on a taxi and behaving aggressively in a residential area of Cherng Talay, causing concern among local residents. Drunk Indian Tourist Climbs Taxi Roof, Causes Chaos on Pattaya Beach Road Officers from Cherng Talay Police were dispatched to […]
PHUKET — A 44-year-old Indian tourist was found dead on Kalim Beach, Phuket, on the morning of March 12, shortly after having breakfast, with local authorities launching an investigation to determine the cause of death. American Man Found Dead Near Reservoir in Pattaya The deceased, identified as Mr. S., was discovered lying face down on […]
PHUKET — All 140 passengers and crew are safe after an Air India Express jet made a hard landing at Phuket International Airport on Wednesday, but the resulting runway closure caused widespread flight disruptions affecting numerous travelers. Bomb Threat Forces Air India Flight to Make Emergency Landing in Phuket Airport officials said work was continuing […]
