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Buildings on Soi Rommani, Old Phuket Town.

Phuket

November 28, 2023November 28, 2023

Phuket Initiates ‘Crime-Free’ Tourism Safety Scheme

BANGKOK (NNT) – Phuket province has initiated the ’Phuket Crime Free’ scheme to enhance the safety of international tourists during the high season. The project, established through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), involves collaboration between government bodies, including the provincial administration, police, and immigration office, as well as private sector entities like the Phuket Chamber […]

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Phuket

November 28, 2023

Missing Russian Man Found Dead after Road Accident in Phuket

A missing Russian man was found dead after a road accident in Karon. Russian Arrested in Satun For Alleged Involvement in Illegal Financial Transactions The Phuket City Police told the Phuket Express that on Monday (November 27th) several Russian tourists arrived at a Phuket Tourist Station. They told police they are friends of the wife […]

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Choeng Thale in Thalang District, Phuket

Phuket

November 25, 2023

Suspect Involved in Dusit College Shooting in Bangkok Surrenders in Phuket

The last suspect who was allegedly involved in the shooting of a Dusit Technical College student in Bangkok has surrendered to police in Thalang. Tech college student shot dead in Bangkok The Thalang Police told the Phuket Express that on Friday (November 24th) that a man identified only as Mr. Om, 18, is a wanted […]

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Phuket

November 24, 2023

American Tourist in Phuket Dies after Snorkeling in Phang Nga

An American tourist in Phuket has been pronounced dead after snorkeling at an island in Phang Nga. Taiwanese Tourist Dies After Snorkeling in Krabi The Phuket Marine Police told the Phuket Express that on Wednesday (November 22nd), they were notified from a tour boat operator that an American man went on a speedboat ride for […]

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TOT Building and Antenna Tower in Phuket Town

Phuket

November 22, 2023

Sweden Opens Consulate in Phuket to Enhance Ties

PHUKET (NNT) – Sweden has bolstered its diplomatic ties with Thailand by inaugurating an Honorary Consulate in Phuket province. This initiative is a response to the increasing influx of Swedish tourists, numbering 110,000 this year, and aims to strengthen relations in trade, investment, and tourism. Swiss Honorary Consulate Officially Opens in Pattaya The opening, attended […]

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Wat Chaithararam also known as Wat Chalong in Chalong Subdistrict, Phuket.

Phuket

November 22, 2023

18-Year-Old Man Arrested After Stealing Statues From Shrines in Phuket

An 18-year-old man was arrested after he stole ten religious statues from Chinese Shrines in Chalong. Unidentified Women steals 35,000 baht from Jomtien Buddhist Temple while monks are resting The Chalong Police told the Phuket Express that representatives from two Chinese Shrines in Chalong filed police reports to them earlier this week. They filed the […]

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A road in Si Sunthon, Thalang District, Phuket.

Phuket

November 22, 2023November 22, 2023

Seven People Injured in Five Car Crash in Phuket

Seven people have sustained mostly minor injuries after five cars crashed in the Thep Krasattri sub-district. Three People Injured After Motorbike Sidecar Collides With Sedan on Phuket Main Road The Thalang Police were notified of the accident earlier this week overnight on the main Thep Krassattri Road in Mud Dokkhao. Full story: thephuketexpress.com By Goongnang […]

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The Sarasin Bridge connecting the mainland of Phuket and Phang Nga

Phuket

November 20, 2023

Young Man Rescued After Jumping from the Sarasin Bridge in Phuket

A young man has been rescued from the sea after he jumped from the Sarasin Bridge in Thalang. Phuket: Search for Sarasin Bridge jumper continues The Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command told the Phuket Express that on Saturday (November 18th) they were notified that a man who was still alive was floating in the […]

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