An intoxicated British motorbike rider was found with methamphetamine in Patong on Friday (May 24th). British man arrested at Phuket airport with cocaine in his passport The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that they had set up a checkpoint near the Dolphin Roundabout on the Taweewong Road in Patong. At 4:00 A.M. in the […]
On Monday, May 20th, 2024, a violent altercation occurred in Karon involving a French and a Thai man, resulting in serious injuries due to a sword and knife fight. One dead, one injured in Phuket Town night club shooting after clubgoer allegedly attacks guard with a sword The incident was reported to the Karon Police […]
Chalong, May 20th – A serene afternoon turned into a scene of emergency when a yacht moored near Lon Island, approximately one nautical mile from Chalong Pier, was suddenly engulfed in flames. Royal Thai Navy rescues foreigners after yacht breaks down in Krabi At 3:35 PM on Monday, the Phuket Marine Police were alerted to […]
A head monk, known as an Abbot, has sustained injuries after he was stabbed by a man who asked for 20 Baht inside a famous temple in Thalang. Buddhist abbot’s visit to Islamic school sparks uproar The Thalang Police were notified of the incident at 11:26 P.M. on Sunday night (May 19th) at the Phra […]
Patong, Phuket– A British national was the victim of a stabbing incident on Bangla Road, sustaining injuries that required immediate medical attention. Foreign woman criticized on social media for urinating on Bangla Road in Phuket The Phuket Express was informed by emergency services that at approximately 4:40 A.M. on Saturday, May 18th, they received a […]
A free EV bus service was launched on Friday (May 17th) on Phuket Old Town routes in a trial period. Phuket ‘Smart Bus’ service resumes on Monday to help promote tourism The Phuket City Development (PKCD) company announced the results of the first day of their free Phuket Smart EV Bus service. The EV bus […]
In a heartbreaking incident in Patong, a five-year-old girl from Israel lost her life following a fall from a Tuk Tuk taxi, which was subsequently followed by her being struck by another vehicle. Israeli Tourist Robbed and Abandoned by Motorcycle Taxi in Sattahip The Patong Police were alerted to the tragic event at approximately 10:40 […]
On May 15th, 2025, Phuket Immigration officials reported to the Phuket Express the arrest of a suspect identified only as Mr. Oleksandr, a 25-year-old man with Swedish/Russian nationality. Five Russians jailed in Phuket crypto abduction case He was apprehended at the Phuket International Airport’s international departure terminal and subsequently taken to the Chalong Police Station […]
