Phuket airport departure fee rises to B1,120 in May 8 news roundup

Phuket airport departure fee increases led the May 8 Phuket Xtra roundup, which also included a fatal Karon motorbike crash and the arrest of a suspect in a B1.3 million safe theft. The video report, published Friday, also highlighted police action in Patong and Chalong, a new power substation in Kathu and plans for a Red Cross mobile eye surgery clinic.

Fare increase tops Phuket Xtra bulletin

The lead item in the roundup said the Phuket Airport departure fee had risen to B1,120.

Other stories flagged in the same bulletin included the B1.3 million Phuket safe theft case and a report on arrests involving cocaine dealing and overstay in Patong.

The roundup also linked to a separate report on a Russian national arrested in Chalong for illegal fishing tours.

Crime, infrastructure and public services feature in report

A Frenchwoman was reported killed in a motorbike crash in Karon, while another linked report covered the arrest of a teen gang over shootings and attempted murder.

The same news package pointed to a new power substation opening in Kathu.

It also referenced preparations for a Red Cross mobile eye surgery clinic.

The Patong case named two foreign nationals, one Nigerian and one Belgian, in connection with cocaine dealing and overstay allegations.

Source: https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-xtra-video-phuket-airport-departure-fee-rises-to-b1-120-karon-fatal-crash-b1-3m-thief-caught-may-8-100175.php