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Police seize six modified motorcycles in Wichit street-racing crackdown

Police in Wichit seized six modified motorcycles in an overnight street-racing crackdown after residents complained about noise and dangerous riding near Laem Dinso and along Sakdidech Rd.

Portuguese man-of-war found on three Phuket beaches, lifeguards warn

Lifeguards in Phuket warned beachgoers after Portuguese man-of-war were found on Nai Harn, Kata Noi and Kata beaches on Sunday.

Weerasak denies Patong mafia claim, says he never collected protection money

Weerasak has denied allegations that he is a Patong mafia figure and said he never collected protection money, adding that he has information about the real collector and will present it in court.

UPDATE: Scottish boxer in coma after fall from moving tuk-tuk in Patong

A 22-year-old Scottish boxer is in a coma in Phuket after suffering critical head injuries in a fall from a moving tuk-tuk in Patong, police said.

British boxer critically injured after falling from tuk tuk in Phuket, police say

Police in Phuket are seeking a tuk tuk driver after British boxer Colin Kearney was critically injured in a fall from the vehicle on Phra Baramee Road, according to investigators.

Phuket police investigate tuk-tuk driver after British boxer, 22, suffers critical fall

Phuket police are investigating a tuk-tuk driver after a 22-year-old British boxer was critically injured in a fall from a moving vehicle during a fare dispute on June 14.

Origin closes sale of ibis Phuket Kata, books more than 400 million baht in cash

Origin Property said it completed the sale of the 258-room ibis Phuket Kata hotel, generating more than 400 million baht in extra cash for future investment.

Teerapong Chuaychu elevated to Phuket deputy governor after provincial and coastal administration roles

Teerapong Chuaychu has been promoted to deputy governor of Phuket after serving in senior administrative roles in Koh Samui, Pak Phanang, Kathu and most recently as Phuket provincial clerk.

Phuket governor orders agencies to implement government and Interior Ministry directives

Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has ordered provincial agencies to carry out central government and Interior Ministry directives, with a focus on the grassroots economy, public safety, drugs, disaster response and tourist security.

Phuket police identify tuk-tuk driver in case of British tourist found critically injured on Patong road

A 29-year-old British tourist was found critically injured on a Patong road and taken to Vachira Phuket Hospital in a coma, while police identified a tuk-tuk driver allegedly linked to abandoning him at the scene.

Anutin says no Phuket deputy governor can move governor, orders fact check

Anutin Charnvirakul said social media claims that a Phuket deputy governor could transfer the Phuket governor were false, ordered a fact check and said he would hold the governor responsible for supervising subordinates.