Foreign man accused of evading 300-baht tuk tuk fare and attacking driver in Phuket
A foreign man allegedly refused to pay a 300-baht tuk tuk fare in Phuket and attacked the Thai driver, who suffered a mouth wound requiring 10 stitches.
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Thalang Police have charged a truck driver after video showed dangerous lane changes and sudden braking on Thepkrasattri Road, with the Phuket transport office also launching legal action.
Two Uzbek men arrested with 31.53kg of cannabis at Phuket airport
Customs officers at Phuket International Airport arrested two Uzbek men after finding 31.53kg of cannabis products in their suitcases during departure baggage inspections on July 1.
Phuket governor opens official residence for public concerns, sets out policy priorities
Phuket Governor Chotinrin said residents can visit the Governor’s Residence from 4:30pm Friday to raise concerns and suggestions as he begins work under a five-part provincial policy framework.
Two killed, three teenage girls injured in Mai Khao motorbike crash
Two riders died and three 14-year-old girls were injured after two motorbikes collided on Thepkrasattri Rd in Moo 1, Mai Khao, police said.
Two groups of foreign tourists brawl in Phuket nightlife street
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Phuket steps up beach management after access and intimidation complaints
Phuket authorities are tightening beach management, improving public access and restricting ATV use after complaints about intimidation and blocked access on the resort island.
Phuket Residents Renew Complaints Over Nearly 20 Years of Flooding in Ratsada Lane
Residents in Soi Suwan, Ratsada, say recurring flooding has affected them for nearly 20 years, with complaints to multiple agencies yielding no resolution.
Phuket delegation takes tourism roadshow to three Japanese cities
A Phuket delegation visited Sapporo, Osaka and Tokyo from June 22-26 to promote the island to Japanese travellers and rebuild tourism ties with one of its historically important markets.
Video shows security guards allegedly beating foreign tourist outside Phuket nightclub
A video posted online shows security guards allegedly beating a foreign tourist outside an entertainment venue in Phuket.
British tourist arrested after alleged drunken crash and police chase in Phuket
A British tourist was arrested in Phuket after an alleged drunken crash through road barriers and a five-kilometer police chase.