Australian tourist detained after alleged indecent exposure on Bangla Road in Phuket
An Australian tourist was detained by Tourist Police on Bangla Road in Phuket after allegedly exposing himself in front of revellers and residents.
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Phuket restaurant dispute centers on unpaid 80-baht smoothie bill
A foreign customer left a Chalong restaurant without paying an 80-baht charge for a strawberry smoothie after disputing its quality, according to staff and video shared online.
Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket spotlights Uncle Nan Italian Restaurant with daily dinner service
Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket is promoting Uncle Nan Italian Restaurant, a daily dinner venue on Cape Panwa serving Italian dishes ranging from soups and pasta to seafood, steaks, pizza and desserts.
Phuket launches cultural ‘Shopping List’ to link heritage assets with creative tourism routes
Phuket's Provincial Cultural Office has launched a cultural “Shopping List” that maps heritage and creative assets into tourism routes aimed at supporting community income and the local cultural economy.
Phuket officials investigate tourists seen handling sea turtle near Cape Panwa
Authorities are investigating foreign tourists seen in a viral video handling a sea turtle near Cape Panwa in Phuket, after the footage sparked debate over possible harm to protected marine wildlife.
Russian Man Arrested at Phuket Checkpoint With Ketamine, Methamphetamine, Heroin and Ecstasy
A 29-year-old Russian man was arrested in Phuket after police found ketamine, methamphetamine, heroin and ecstasy hidden in his luggage during a routine checkpoint inspection on a bus from Pattaya.
Singapore and Thai naval vessels dock in Phuket during SINGSIAM exercise
Thai authorities said Singapore and Thai naval vessels were in Phuket during the annual SINGSIAM exercise, with the new source identifying it as SINGSIAM 2026 and providing the hull numbers of the two Singaporean ships.
Myanmar worker found hanged at Chalong construction site
Police in Chalong are investigating after a 37-year-old Myanmar worker was found hanged at a construction site in Soi Na Yai on Thursday morning.
Phuket launches marine safety training for tour boat personnel
Phuket has started a marine safety training programme for tour boat personnel and other tourism workers as officials seek to reduce water-related accidents and strengthen visitor confidence.
Chiang Mai woman dies after motorcycle crashes into parked truck in Thalang
A 31-year-old Chiang Mai woman died after her motorcycle struck the rear of a parked trailer truck on Thepkrasattri Road in Srisoonthorn early this morning, police said.
ISOC tightens Phuket security crackdown
Senior security and provincial officials in Phuket coordinated tighter enforcement on drugs, illegal immigration, transnational crime and alleged land encroachment, with authorities also reporting narcotics smuggling attempts and ongoing investigations in key tourism areas.