UPDATE: Four Phuket shooting ranges inspected in Chalong and Rawai
Four shooting ranges in Chalong and Rawai were inspected on 19 August as Phuket’s province-wide checks continued; no violations or irregularities were publicly disclosed.
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Video reportedly shows tourist assaulted by nightclub guards in Phuket
An Instagram video reportedly shows a tourist being punched, kicked and struck with batons by nightclub security guards in Phuket’s Soi Bangla district.
Israeli ambassador seeks stronger protection for nationals travelling in Thailand, including Phuket
Dr Alona Fisher-Kamm urged closer coordination between Thai authorities and Israel after meetings with Surat Thani police and provincial officials.
UPDATE: Phuket investigates complaints over Israeli-run businesses
Phuket authorities are investigating complaints that Israeli-operated businesses refused to serve Thai customers and are checking for possible illegal nominee arrangements.
Phuket musician Nene Royal advances to America’s Got Talent live quarter-finals
CP Group will display 100 fan photographs and messages in New York’s Times Square as 16-year-old Phuket musician Nene Royal prepares for her America’s Got Talent live quarter-final.
Phuket ride-hailing rider seriously injured in collision with foreign driver
A Thai motorcyclist working for a ride-hailing application suffered a fractured leg and dislocated hip after a foreign driver allegedly drove against traffic in Phuket. He says he has received no compensation.
Chinese tourist dies after being found unresponsive in Phuket hotel pool
A 44-year-old Chinese tourist died after he was found unresponsive in a hotel swimming pool in Phuket on 17 August.
Two men found dead in separate Phuket incidents
A 43-year-old man was found dead at his home in Pa Khlok, while a 90-year-old British man was found dead in a Cherng Talay villa.
Kusoldharm Phuket honours Te Krajard tradition with 3,000 food sets
The Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation prepared 3,000 sets of rice and dried food for a twice-yearly merit-making event linked to Phuket’s Por Tor festival.
UPDATE: Two Emirati men face multiple charges after alleged Kathu checkpoint pursuit
Two Emirati men arrested after allegedly fleeing a Kathu checkpoint and causing a police officer to crash now face multiple charges, according to a later report.
Phuket reports 33 firearms cases and 376 drug cases in security operation
Authorities reported 33 firearms-related cases and 376 drug cases in Phuket, with drugs and assets worth B3.69 million seized.