A carefree vacation turned to tragedy when a 22-year-old American tourist from Washington State died in Phuket in the early hours of April 6 after a night of drinking with friends. The young man, whose identity is being withheld pending notification of family, had been staying at a budget-friendly hotel near Phuket’s Old Bus Terminal […]
huket’s Chalong Police swiftly apprehended a German national following an audacious motorcycle theft in broad daylight yesterday afternoon. The incident, which occurred near the renowned Muay Thai training hub of Soi Ta-iad, has sent shockwaves through Phuket’s expat community. Intoxicated Foreigner Steals Taxi From Checkpoint and Crashes into Utility Pole in Pattaya According to police […]
A 39-year-old British national identified only as Mr. G. has been arrested by Phuket Immigration police following a chaotic and violent rampage across the island on Thursday, April 4. The suspect allegedly carried out a string of aggressive acts, including breaking into a convenience store, attempting motorcycle theft, and assaulting both a shop owner and […]
A shocking assault on a foreign female tourist in Phuket’s historic Old Town district has raised urgent questions about visitor safety in one of Thailand’s most popular destinations. The disturbing incident unfolded in broad daylight as the tourist, whose nationality has not been disclosed, was standing near the roadside when she was suddenly targeted by […]
A 72-year-old French national, identified only as Mr. C., was rescued on April 4th after spending over eight hours stranded in a deep ravine in Karon. 28 Tourists Rescued After Speedboat Begins Leaking en Route from Koh Lipe to Phuket The Kusoldharm Rescue Foundation told the Phuket Express that the incident occurred in the Patak […]
The Thalang Police was at the scene of a accident on April 3rd, 2025, as a foreign tourist drove a sedan vehicle that overturned near a Super Cheap store in Mai Khao. The vehicle collided with a local resident’s parked car, causing damage. Intoxicated Russian Man Arrested for Reckless Driving and Drug Use on Koh […]
PHUKET — A speedboat carrying 36 tourists and crew erupted in flames off the coast of Koh Mai Thon on Tuesday morning, sending passengers diving into the water as explosions rocked the vessel. The blast injured six people, including three Russian tourists who suffered shrapnel wounds. Speedboat carrying British tourists crashes in a mangrove forest […]
On Wednesday in the early morning (April 2nd), the Wichit Police launched a dedicated operation to tackle illegal street racing in the area. The operation, carried out around Laem Dinsor and Ao Yon, resulted in the detention of 14 youths under the age of 18 and the confiscation of nine illegally modified motorcycles. Phuket Plans […]
