BANGKOK — State-owned Transport Co Ltd has launched trial express bus services from Bangkok to Chiang Mai and Phuket, aiming to reduce travel time and enhance passenger comfort with streamlined routes and onboard meals. The trial will run until March 8, with plans for permanent implementation based on passenger feedback, the Bangkok Post reported. Thailand […]
PHUKET — A suspected drug trafficker was shot dead by police on Wednesday after he opened fire during a raid, killing a narcotics suppression officer in a third-floor apartment in Phuket’s Wichit sub-district. Chiang Rai Police Seize Over 5 Million Narcotic Pills: 1 Officer Killed, Suspect Shot Dead The operation began after investigators arrested a […]
PHUKET — Patong Police are searching for a French tourist who fled the scene after a violent physical altercation with an Australian guest at a hotel on Nanai Road yesterday morning. The incident has intensified concerns about tourist behavior and security in one of Phuket’s most popular destinations. Foreigners’ Violent Attack on Thai Man Sparks […]
PHUKET — Wat Koh Siray has been officially declared a disaster zone following a landslide that severely damaged the temple’s main pavilion during heavy rainfall on Sunday. The designation, announced by Tambon Ratsada Municipality under the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2007, unlocks emergency relief funds and resources for recovery efforts. Landslide Kills Two […]
SURAT THANI — Thai police have arrested a 26-year-old Russian man wanted for his alleged role in a violent cryptocurrency robbery in Phuket, after discovering him hiding in the back seat of a car on Koh Samui. The suspect, identified only as Dmitrii, was detained on Thursday at Nathon Pier following a coordinated operation between […]
PHUKET — A group of Kuwaiti tourists assaulted lifeguards at Nai Harn Beach on August 18 after being warned not to enter the water during a red-flag safety closure. The incident, captured in a viral video, has ignited public anger and calls for stricter enforcement of beach safety laws. Phuket Lifeguard Saves French Children from […]
PHUKET — Two foreigners are under police investigation after a video surfaced showing them performing dangerous drifting maneuvers in a pickup truck in a Bang Tao convenience store parking lot, sparking widespread condemnation from local residents and Thai netizens. Saudi National Arrested in Phuket for Reckless Driving The footage, shared widely on social media on […]
PHUKET — Phuket authorities have issued over 17,000 fines to foreign tourists caught driving without licenses this year, as part of a intensified campaign to improve road safety on the island. The crackdown, highlighted in a recent provincial meeting chaired by Governor Sophon Suwannarat, underscores persistent challenges despite ongoing enforcement efforts. Reckless ‘French’ Biker Fined […]
