VIDEO: SAMURAI SWORD: Phuket Owner Chases Off Burglar, Immigration Silence On Fees || April 20
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Foreign bikers stunt in Phuket mall, spark outrage
PHUKET — 20 April 2026, A group of foreign motorcyclists performing stunts in a shopping mall car park has sparked anger online, with many questioning law enforcement in the tourist province. A video shared by the local…
Restaurant owner chases off burglar with samurai sword
CCTV footage from Wai Photchana restaurant on Narang–Borrae Rd showed the intruder entering the property at about 3am and prying open the door.
Police hunt suspects in separate knife, iron bar attacks
In the first incident, a motorist attacked a motorcyclist with a knife following a collision on Thepkrasattri Rd in Srisoonthorn, Thalang, at about 6:08am on Saturday (Apr 18).
More than 1,200 Phuket transport operators register for fuel aid
The Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) reported that a total of 1,254 operators had signed up for the support programme between Apr 16-19, with 112 registrations recorded at the provincial office alone.
Landfill reopens as officials confirm hotspots under control
The reopening, on Saturday (Apr 18), came after inspections confirmed a sustained reduction in hotspots and smoke at the site, which had been closed to incoming waste during firefighting operations.
Divers enjoy newly installed Hanuman reef sculptures
The ‘Hanuman Nimitkai’ underwater sculpture project was completed on Apr 15 following several days of offshore installation work, with 73 structures placed on the seabed at depths of around 12 to 19 metres.
Police probe suspected backhoe arson
Phuket Provincial Police reported that the incident occurred at a construction site operated by Kanda Company in Moo 1, Thepkrasattri.
Young dolphin rescued after stranding at Sakhu
The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) reported that the animal was discovered on the beach in front of ‘White Beach’, south of Naithon, yesterday (Apr 19).
"Summer storm" set to hit 20 provinces; "Northeastern region" to see heavy rain and strong winds
'Summer storm' set to hit 20 provinces; 'Northeastern region' to see heavy rain and strong winds — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.
Wife pleads for justice after assault leaves man in ICU
PHUKET — 19 April 2026, The wife of a Thai man left critically injured after an alleged assault by a group of foreign nationals has appealed to the media for help, saying the case has shown little progress as her…