Phuket traffic police officer injured in U-turn collision
Pol Sgt Maj Katapong Saiwijit, 32, a traffic squad leader with Phuket City Police, was injured in the incident, which occurred at about 8:30pm on the inbound lanes in Ratsada.
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Filthy Phuket rental room sparks online outrage
Photos and video shared on social media showed the interior of the small room filled with garbage, with numerous black bags tied up and stacked near a bin. The footage quickly drew strong reactions from viewers, many…
Russian man dies in fall from building
Wichit Police were notified of the incident at 5:15pm, when Pol Lt Purachet Chukaew, Deputy Investigator at Wichit Police Station, received a report that a foreign national had fallen from height at a condominium in Moo…
"North, Northeast, and East face extreme heat; check 25 provinces for thunderstorms and strong winds"
'North, Northeast, and East face extreme heat; check 25 provinces for thunderstorms and strong winds' — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Traffic Fatalities in Songkran Seven Days of Danger, and More
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, April 13th to Sunday, April 19th 2026. They are not in any particular level of importance but…
Phuket Municipality Prepares Landfill Operations with Strict Waste Disposal Rules
Phuket — Phuket City Municipality has finalized preparations to open its central landfill site for waste disposal from local administrative organizations (LAOs) and government agencies, beginning April 18. Mayor…
Dolphin Rescued After Getting Stranded on Beach in Thalang
Phuket— Marine and Coastal Resources officials responded to an urgent call from a local resident, who reported a live dolphin stranded on the shoreline in front of a beach resort in Sakhu. Upon arrival, specialists from…
VIDEO: SAMURAI SWORD: Phuket Owner Chases Off Burglar, Immigration Silence On Fees || April 20
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Foreign bikers stunt in Phuket mall, spark outrage
PHUKET — 20 April 2026, A group of foreign motorcyclists performing stunts in a shopping mall car park has sparked anger online, with many questioning law enforcement in the tourist province. A video shared by the local…
Restaurant owner chases off burglar with samurai sword
CCTV footage from Wai Photchana restaurant on Narang–Borrae Rd showed the intruder entering the property at about 3am and prying open the door.
Police hunt suspects in separate knife, iron bar attacks
In the first incident, a motorist attacked a motorcyclist with a knife following a collision on Thepkrasattri Rd in Srisoonthorn, Thalang, at about 6:08am on Saturday (Apr 18).