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Foreign scammer uses confusion trick to steal cash from Phuket restaurants

At least three restaurant owners in Phuket fell victim to a foreign scammer who reportedly used confusion tactics to take money from the victims. A restaurant owner in Phuket, identified as Benz Paitoon, shared details…

Malaysian academic says Thailand land bridge hinges on economics

Malaysian academic says Thailand land bridge hinges on economics — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Phuket police arrest couple after viral tuktuk indecency video

Tuktuk couple arrested for public indecency 🚔 Police tracked down a 42-year-old Peruvian woman and a 41-year-old Spanish man following a viral video showing them engaging in lewd acts on a moving tuktuk in Phuket…

Rain-triggered mudslide blocks Ratsada road in Phuket

The incident occurred on Laem Hong Anusorn Rd, near the Laem Honga intersection, where mud and soil spilled onto the road surface following downpours overnight on Sunday (May 3).

Phuket MP investigates Ao Kung marina project after community complaints

Mr Somchart and his team visited Ao Kung in Pa Khlok yesterday (May 4), where they held discussions with the community chairman, the Moo 9 headman and local residents following mounting complaints about the development.

Chinese woman, son injured in Chalong domestic dispute knife attack

Officers from Chalong Police were called to a house at Smart@Chalong housing estate in Moo 5, Chalong, at about 6:45am following a report of a violent domestic dispute involving a knife.

Foreign couple held over sex act in moving tuk tuk in Patong

A foreign couple was held yesterday, May 4, after they were caught on a viral video engaging in sexual activity while travelling on tuk tuk in the Patong area of Phuket. A Phuket tuk tuk incident involving a foreign…

Ombudsman clears Phuket Fishing Port operator over pier, water sales complaint

The findings were released in a report issued after the Phuket Fishermen’s Association lodged a complaint alleging that the Phuket Fishing Port Authority, operated by the Fish Marketing Organization (FMO), had acted…

Phuket steps up preparations for Princess Sirindhorn visit

A high-level delegation led by Lt Gen Chakkaj Prasong, Royal Guard to Her Royal Highness, visited the island last Friday (May 1) to assess preparations and carry out a site survey ahead of the visit. The delegation was…

Calls grow for action after foreign man seen begging with child in Patong

Calls grow for action after foreign man seen begging with child in Patong — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Phuket plans Red Cross mobile eye surgery clinic for May 17-22

Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn chaired a planning meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall to prepare for the ‘Thai Red Cross Mobile Ophthalmic Surgery Clinic’, which will operate from May 17-22 under the patronage of…