PHUKET: With the Army backing them, transport officials in Phuket are moving to make radical changes to the way taxis, tuk-tuks and minibuses operate on Phuket. If they get their way, the surly groups of taxis and tuk-tuks waiting for fares and haggling for the highest possible amount, and the multitude of exclusive taxi territories […]
PHUKET: A 47-year-old Korean citizen, died in a diving incident today off of Coral Island, just to Phuket’s south. Details are still unfolding. Read more: thephuketnews.com Eakkapop Thongtub The Phuket News
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy showed up in force at Phuket International Airport this morning (July 7), with 50 Marines parading in front of the terminal before Navy and Police officers moved in to inspect taxi and limousine arrangements, and shops. The high profile visit came as part of action ordered by the National Council […]
PHUKET: The Italian man who was stabbed by a member of a gang of young thugs during a robbery in Karon is now under police protection in a hospital ward because of concerns he may be the target of an assassination attempt. The Italian, 44-year-old Antonio Papaleo, was stabbed twice during the attack, early on […]
Thailand yesterday destroyed almost 500 million baht of pirated goods in the South to emphasise the country’s determination to get rid of all copied items and commitment to tackle copyright violation seriously. Read more: thaipbs.or.th
PHUKET: An 44-year-old Italian tourist was stabbed at 3am yesterday morning (July 3) as he was being taken back to his hotel in Karon. The Italian, who has not been named, was riding on the back of a bike driven by a woman acquaintance when, near Karon Circle, they were kicked off the bike my […]
PHUKET: Tourists on Kata Beach were this afternoon (July 2) bemused and perhaps a little alarmed to see police and heavily armed Navy Marines in flak jackets trudging along the iconic white sands. With them was Karon Mayor Thawee Thongcham, who was politely asked by the police to speak with vendors and massage operations who […]
Three men and one woman were shot behind Wat Ta Rua in Thalang at shortly before 1am this morning (June 29) after fishing in a nearby lake. All four were transferred to Thalang Hospital for treatment and are expected to fully recover. Read more: thephuketnews.com
