Police subdue naked foreign tourist after disturbance near Surin Beach
A naked foreign tourist was subdued by police after causing a disturbance at shops near Surin Beach in Phuket on June 9.
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Phuket targets crash blackspots under ‘Safe & Seamless’ road safety plan
Phuket officials are targeting accident blackspots under the province’s “Safe & Seamless Phuket” plan, with upgraded U-turns on Thepkrasattri Rd reported to have recorded no fatalities in four months after completion.
Russian woman arrested in Phuket villa raid over alleged illegal cosmetic clinic
A 45-year-old Russian woman was arrested in Phuket after police raided a luxury villa and allegedly found her operating an unlicensed cosmetic clinic with more than 600,000 baht in seized equipment and products.
Wrong-way Yaris crashes into saleng in Phuket Town, injuring vendor
A wrong-way Toyota Yaris crashed into a saleng in Phuket Town, injuring a 56-year-old vendor and damaging four vehicles, police said.
Police detain naked foreign woman after disturbance near Surin Beach
A foreign woman was detained by police after she was seen naked and causing a disturbance near Surin Beach in Phuket’s Cherng Talay area on June 10.
Phuket MP seeks NACC probe into election interference allegations
A Phuket MP has filed complaints seeking an anti-graft investigation into allegations that a senior official told local administrators to help a political party during the election campaign.
Thailand Privilege says it tightened member screening with five Thai security agencies
Thailand Privilege Card Co. says it has strengthened applicant screening in coordination with five Thai security agencies as it seeks to uphold safety standards in its long-term residency program.
Tourists praised for helping injured monk at Promthep Cape
Two foreign tourists helped emergency workers carry an injured monk on a stretcher up the steep path at Promthep Cape after he sprained his ankle, Rawai Municipality said.
Phuket villa owner files police complaint over alleged 300,000 baht damage by British tenant
A Phuket villa owner has filed a complaint with Chalong police after alleged damage of more than 300,000 baht was found inside a rented luxury property in Rawai.
Dangerous tourist stunt on moving vehicle in Phuket sparks backlash
Footage of tourists riding on the top frame of a moving vehicle in Phuket has sparked criticism over road safety and questions about enforcement.
Three women arrested in Wichit over thefts and meth use
Police in Wichit arrested three women suspected of carrying out multiple thefts in Wichit and Chalong and using the proceeds to buy methamphetamine.