PHUKET — A 23-year-old Russian man has died after falling from the eighth floor of a condominium in the Wichit subdistrict of Mueang Phuket, with authorities saying there were no immediate signs of foul play as they continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident. Russian Woman Seriously Injured in Fourth-Floor Fall in Pattaya […]
PHUKET — A tourist narrowly escaped injury on April 21, 2026, when a parasailing rope snapped moments after take-off, sending the participant plunging into the sea as horrified onlookers watched from the beach. Tourist Plummets from Parasail in Horror Phuket Accident The incident occurred while the parasail had only just been lifted slightly above the […]
PHUKET — A video showing foreign motorcyclists performing dangerous stunts in the car park of a shopping mall in Phuket has ignited widespread online outrage, with residents demanding urgent action from authorities after footage emerged of riders using the area as a private racetrack. Australian Tourist Jailed for Dangerous Motorbike Stunt in Phuket The clip, […]
PHUKET — Three French nationals of Arab origin have been taken into custody following a violent attack on a Thai man in Patong, an assault reportedly triggered by anger after the victim asked the group to stop spraying water during Songkran celebrations. Arab Tourists Arrested for Spraying Police With Water in Phuket Police say the […]
PHUKET — Police in Patong have arrested a group of foreign tourists after they used high-pressure water guns to spray officers on duty during Songkran celebrations, an act that authorities say crossed the line from festive fun into deliberate harassment and posed a risk of injury to those tasked with maintaining public safety. French-Arab Wanted […]
PHUKET — A Portuguese man has been charged by police for spray-painting the wall of Ao Makham cemetery in Wichit subdistrict, an act that has sparked anger among local residents and Islamic religious leaders who view the site as a place of profound community significance. Young Thai Muslims launch campaign seeking ‘oxygen’ for victims of […]
PHUKET — Firefighters have finally extinguished a blaze at the Phuket City municipal landfill after a battle lasting 30 hours, authorities announced on Monday. Chiang Mai Ranks as World’s Most Polluted City as Wildfires Blanket Northern Thailand Phuket City Mayor Supachok La-ongpetch said the fire was declared completely put out with no smoke remaining at […]
PHUKET — Two “French” tourists have been arrested and fined after being caught engaging in sexual activity in public at Layi Beach in Kamala, Phuket, in an incident that circulated widely on social media and led to swift police action. Saudi Tourist Fined, Visa Revoked for Public Indecency in Phuket The arrests took place at […]
