Category: Phuket
Special administrative area status sought for Phuket
The governor of Phuket has proposed designating the island province as a special administrative area to gain more authority over taxation and budget allocation so [Read More…]
Australian Motorbike Rider Arrested for Drunk Driving in Phuket
An Australian motorbike rider was arrested in Patong for drunk driving on Saturday (April 27th). Russian and Israeli Motorbike Riders Arrested for Drunk Driving in [Read More…]
Two More Syrians Arrested with Fake UAE Passports in Phuket
Syrian man was arrested at Phuket International Airport on Sunday (April 22nd) after he was found to be using a fake UAE passport.
Canadian National Arrested for Cocaine Possession and Illegally Working in Phuket
A 41-year-old Canadian man was arrested in Patong, Phuket, for possessing ecstasy and cocaine and working without a work permit on April 19th, 2024. Two [Read More…]
Transgender Dies After Being Hit by a Wave While Taking a Selfie in Phuket
A transgender woman has been pronounced dead after being hit by a wave while standing on a rock and taking a selfie at Patong Beach [Read More…]
Russian and Israeli Motorbike Riders Arrested for Drunk Driving in Phuket
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that earlier this week they had set up a police checkpoint on the Phra Metta Road in Patong [Read More…]
Russian man dies and his wife slightly injured in motorcycle accident in Phuket
An intoxicated Russian rider was pronounced dead at the scene while his Russian passenger, his wife, sustained injuries after a motorbike crash in Karon on [Read More…]
Phuket to Boost Maritime Facilities for Increased Yacht Traffic
PHUKET (NNT) – Phuket province is experiencing a major increase in yacht and cruise liner traffic, with a total of 159 vessels entering and leaving [Read More…]