PHUKET: An unidentified foreign man died in the early hours of this morning (Jan 27) when he allegedly jumped in front of a bus on Patong Hill. Police are currently investigating the incident and trying to identify the victim. Read more: thephuketnews.com
PHUKET: It took the better part of two hours for Kathu firefighters to bring under control what has been described as a ‘grass fire’ near the wastewater plant in Kathu. Firefighters were alerted to the fire near the wastewater plant on Soi Thida at 8:27pm. Read more: thephuketnews.com Eakkapop Thongtub The Phuket News
PHUKET: In an effort to ramp up security on the island, all passengers arriving or leaving via one of the island’s piers must show have their passport or ID card recorded via CCTV Phuket Governor has announced. The announcement came on Wednesday (Jan 20). Read more: thephuketnews.com
Authorities have begun to regulate the jet ski rental business in Phuket to boost the island’s image and tourist confidence. Phuket Marine chief Phuriphat Theerakulpisut said Thursday the local jet ski rental business will be overhauled to provide safety for tourists and prevent visitors from being exploited by operators. Read more: Bangkok Post BANGKOK POST
PHUKET, 22 January 2016 (NNT) – Phuket is now hosting the 8th Local Food Festival to promote tourism in the province. According to Phuket Governor Jamroen Thippayapongthada, local dishes are being used to promote food culture and tourism in the province. The event also serves as an alternative to seaside tourism for southern visitors. Read […]
PHUKET: A man from Bulgaria was arrested for fraud on Monday (Jan 18) when he was caught using cloned credit cards to withdraw cash from an ATM machine outside of a 7 Eleven store in Karon. Police seized from the man a total of 130 cloned cards. Read more: thephuketnews.com
PHUKET: Thalang police are considering whether or not to charge a 41-year-old Thai man who ran over a 39 year old Myanmar last night in Thalang. At about 6:10 on January 17, Thalang Police were alerted to the incident, which happened in Sisunthon’s Moo 3. Read more: thephuketnews.com The Phuket News
PHUKET: An American man died this morning (Jan 16) after allegedly falling from 17th floor of a hotel in Patong. Lt Col Weerapong Rakkhito from Kathu Police was called to investigate the death of a foreign man at 4:45am today. Read more: thephuketnews.com By Eakkapop Thongtub The Phuket News
