British tourist arrested after barefoot rampage in Phuket
A British tourist was arrested in Phuket after allegedly challenging people to fights, blocking traffic and forcing police to use a taser to subdue him.
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Two foreign women fined 10,000 baht each after assault on Phuket bar guards
Patong police said two foreign women were fined 10,000 baht each after assaulting security guards at a bar on Bangla Road in Phuket.
Phuket officials plan upgrade to early childhood development centres
Phuket officials are piloting an upgrade programme for early childhood development centres in Rawai, with possible expansion to Kathu and Thalang if successful.
Suchart says all illegally encroached land in Sirinat National Park has been seized
Environment Minister Suchart said all illegally encroached land found within Sirinat National Park in Phuket has been seized and is now under legal proceedings.
Phuket property market draws overseas buyers amid geopolitical uncertainty
Property executives and analysts say Phuket is attracting continued overseas interest, including from Middle Eastern buyers, as geopolitical instability drives demand for lifestyle and diversification investments.
Three Foreign Women Taken to Patong Police Station After Alleged Assault on Security Guard
Patong police said three foreign female tourists were taken to the police station after CCTV verified they assaulted a security guard at a Bangla Road entertainment venue on June 5.
Russian woman arrested in Phuket over alleged illegal beauty clinic
Police said a 45-year-old Russian woman was arrested in Phuket after a raid on a luxury villa allegedly used as an unlicensed beauty clinic, where officers seized 130 medical items worth more than 600,000 baht.
Policy scholar backs Phuket Special Economic Zone plan at seminar
Professor Dr Kriengsak Chareonwongsak backed a proposal to turn Phuket into a special economic zone at a June 4 seminar, describing the island as a potential regional hub for innovation, technology and investment.
Patong to close key roads for Phuket Pride Parade
Patong Municipality will close sections of three key roads from 4pm to 8pm for the Phuket Pride Parade, with the event’s main stage moved to The Bay Arena at Jungceylon.
Two arrested in Thalang drug raids, nearly 1,000 meth pills seized
Thalang police arrested two men in separate raids, seizing 927 methamphetamine pills, 6.35 grams of crystal meth and a mobile phone, and recorded both cases in the Royal Thai Police’s POLICE4.0 system.
Tourists Clash With Security Staff at Patong Nightclub
A late-night altercation at a Patong nightclub involved female tourists and security staff after a routine bag check request, with no serious injuries reported.