Phuket lion cafe investigated after reported bite
Police and tourism officials inspected Lion Cafe Simba Estate in Chalong after social media posts alleged that a tourist suffered a bite during a lion-cub interaction.
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TAC inspects Phuket lion café after tourist bite report
Officials inspected a lion café in Chalong after reports that a Chinese tourist was bitten during the Chinese New Year period.
Phuket police find no new lion attack after viral photo
Chalong police inspected two lion businesses after photos linked to an alleged attack on a Chinese tourist circulated online, finding valid licences and animal records.
UPDATE: Anutin orders action over police handling of Nonthaburi PAO shooting suspect
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered action after images showed former MP Chalong Riewraeng appearing relaxed and smoking during questioning over the alleged killing of a Nonthaburi PAO president.
Suspect arrested after rifle robbery at waterfall in Chalong
Chalong Police arrested a man accused of threatening and assaulting a Myanmar national before stealing his motorcycle at a secluded waterfall.
UPDATE: Former Nonthaburi MP surrenders after PAO chief dies in shooting
Former Nonthaburi MP Chalong Riewrang surrendered after the Nonthaburi PAO chief was fatally shot and his driver wounded; reports said surveillance footage captured the shooting.
Phuket lobster festival targets B200 million economic boost
The 11th Phuket Lobster Festival will run from 1-31 August, with organisers expecting more than 30,000 participants and at least B200 million in economic activity.
UPDATE: Woman faces murder charge after 74-year-old mother-in-law killed in Chalong home
A 36-year-old woman reportedly faces a murder charge after her 74-year-old mother-in-law was killed at a house in Chalong, Phuket, on 1 August 2026; police detained her at the scene.
Phuket governor sets Aug 20 deadline for underpass repairs
Repairs to Phuket’s five highway underpasses must be completed by Aug 20, while road safety and security measures are being strengthened across the island.
Chalong police arrest Myanmar woman over alleged grocery store work-permit violation
Police in Chalong arrested a Myanmar woman accused of selling goods and handling payments at a grocery store despite holding a work permit limited to labouring duties.
Russian organised crime suspect arrested in Chalong on extradition warrant
Thailand’s Immigration Bureau arrested a Russian national in Chalong, Phuket, on July 25 after Russian authorities sought his extradition, according to Phuket Immigration.