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Tourists draw backlash after exposing themselves on Phuket tuk-tuk

PHUKET — 28 April 2026, A group of foreign tourists has drawn widespread criticism online after images showed them behaving inappropriately on a moving tuk-tuk in Phuket, authorities said. Photos shared by the local…

Tourists criticized after exposing themselves from Phuket tuk tuk

A group of foreign tourists were criticised after exposing themselves to motorists while travelling in a tuk tuk in Patong, Phuket. Images posted by the Phuket Times Facebook page yesterday, April 27, showed several…

Two Kyrgyz fugitives arrested in Phuket over kidnapping and murder case

Cops arrests two Kyrgyz fugitives in Phuket for kidnapping and murder ⚖️ The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has successfully apprehended two Kyrgyz nationals wanted on Interpol Red Notices for the abduction and…

Thailand approves progressive power tariff aimed at cutting household bills

Bangkok Thai households consuming modest amounts of electricity are set for significant relief under a new progressive tariff structure announced by Energy Minister Akanat Promphan, which hopes to lower power bills by…

Karon noodle shop in Phuket calls out alleged dine-and-dash over B70 bill

The latest case, which has since gone viral on social media, occurred at a small noodle shop in Karon at about 2:55pm on Saturday (Apr 25).

Officials pursue legal action after tourist filmed walking on coral near Maya Bay

The incident, captured on video by a tour guide and widely shared online, shows a male tourist snorkelling before standing directly on coral formations ‒ a practice widely condemned as harmful to fragile marine…

Van driver charged after knife attack on motorcyclist in Kata

The incident occurred at about 8pm on Sunday (Apr 26) on Patak Rd, directly in front of Wat Kata.

Indonesian man sought in crypto scam case arrested in Phuket

The suspect, identified only as ‘William’ (pseudonym), 33, was taken into custody at about 2pm last Friday (Apr 24) after officers tracked his whereabouts following a tip-off, according to the Immigration Bureau.

Two Kyrgyz fugitives held in Phuket in kidnapping-murder case

The suspects, both aged 26, were apprehended by officers from the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) in coordination with Phuket Immigration Police following the issuance of an Interpol Red Notice linking them to the…

Phuket man arrested in Phang Nga with guns, ya bah and crystal meth

Officers from the Investigation Division of Phang Nga Provincial Police apprehended the 44-year-old suspect, identified as Pholsan Phinsuwan, during an operation in Pa Ko Subdistrict, Mueang Phang Nga District, at about…

Danish Embassy to hold Phuket consular outreach session on May 28

The ‘Meet Your Embassy’ session is scheduled for Thursday, May 28, from 6pm to 8pm.