PHUKET – A Thai and a German diver have been safely rescued after going missing during a diving excursion near Racha Noi island. The two individuals were located on a rocky outcrop by a coordinated search party on Thursday afternoon, following a four-hour operation. American Man Jumps from Ferry Near Koh Larn, Resists Rescue Efforts […]
PHUKET – Patong police have apprehended a 36-year-old Kuwaiti national on charges of narcotics possession and visa overstay. The arrest took place on October 20, 2025, during a targeted police operation at a hotel room located in Soi Nanai 8. Authorities confirmed the seizure of 0.74 grams of crystal methamphetamine, a substance categorized as a […]
PHUKET – Persistent heavy rainfall battered Phuket on Wednesday, causing widespread flash floods, downing trees and power poles, and triggering a significant landslide on Patong Hill that is expected to keep a key road closed for three days. The severe weather also led to major disruptions in air travel, forcing numerous flights to be diverted […]
PHUKET – A foreign driver has sparked widespread public condemnation after a video of his dangerous driving in Phuket’s Patong area went viral on Thai social media. The footage, recorded on October 18 and circulated the following day, shows a luxury car being driven aggressively through congested traffic, drawing accusations of reckless behavior that endangered […]
PHUKET – Phuket officially commenced its annual Vegetarian Festival on Monday with the traditional raising of the Go Teng pole, a ceremony imbued with special significance as the island marks the festival’s 200th anniversary. Thousands of devotees gathered at the Jui Tui Tao Bo Geng shrine to witness the sacred ritual, which signals the formal […]
A dramatic scene unfolded in a Phuket neighborhood on Saturday afternoon when a heavily intoxicated Danish man climbed onto the roof of a residence and threatened to jump, triggering a coordinated emergency response. Police from Karon Police Station were alerted to the incident in Soi Namdeum Green, Karon, at 3:35 p.m., and swiftly arrived at […]
BANGKOK – A Pakistani national was apprehended at Suvarnabhumi Airport on October 17, 2025, while attempting to leave Thailand, following allegations that he assaulted and robbed a transgender woman in Phuket. The arrest occurred hours after a court issued a warrant, with Patong police taking custody of the suspect to return him to Phuket for […]
PHUKET – A transgender woman has publicly accused a Polish tourist of assault and robbery following a dispute over a paid service, marking the second such incident reported in Phuket within days. The victim shared images of her injuries and the alleged assailant on social media, appealing for improved safety measures for sex workers. Indian […]
