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Phuket Highways Office

Phuket underpass closures extended through July 31 as contractor faces B9.8m in penalties

Nightly closures at Phuket’s Bang Khu, Samkong, Darasamut and Chalong underpasses will continue through July 31 as a delayed Smart City traffic project proceeds. The contractor has already incurred B8. 3 million in penalties, which could rise to B9. 8 million.

Chalong Municipality

Fire guts abandoned building in Chalong

A fire gutted the second floor of an abandoned building in Chalong after a pile of rubbish caught fire. No injuries or deaths were reported, and police seized two motorcycles found near the scene as investigators work to determine their owners and whether they are connected to the blaze.

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British businessman faces deportation after Phuket tuk-tuk fare dispute

A British businessman accused of attacking a Phuket tuk-tuk driver in a 300 baht fare dispute is being held in custody pending deportation after immigration officers revoked his business visa.

Phuket revokes visa of Ghanaian man after public complaints, moves to deport him

Phuket revokes visa of Ghanaian man after public complaints, moves to deport him

Phuket immigration has revoked the visa of a 37-year-old Ghanaian man and placed him in custody for deportation after repeated public complaints about intoxication, harassment and disturbances.

Three Arrested, Drugs and Assets Worth Over 300,000 Baht Seized in Chalong

Three arrested, B300,000 in assets seized in Chalong meth bust

Police said more than 50 officers joined “Operation 1386: Combating Drugs” in Chalong, where three suspects were arrested and methamphetamine and assets worth more than 300,000 baht were seized.

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British driver arrested after alleged drink-driving crash at Chalong Circle

A British driver was arrested after allegedly crashing into barriers at Chalong Circle in Phuket, with police saying a breath test showed a blood alcohol level of 0.184% BAC.

22 foreign workers detained at Chalong construction site in Phuket

Phuket officials said 22 foreign workers detained at a Chalong construction site were taken for identity checks and legal proceedings as investigators widened scrutiny to company structures and possible nominee arrangements.

The illegal foreign workers, mostly Chinese, await questioning at the Internal Security Operation Command provincial office after being arrested at a construction site in Muang…

22 illegal foreign workers arrested at Phuket construction site

Phuket authorities arrested 22 illegal foreign workers, including 19 Chinese nationals, at a construction site in Muang district and expanded the investigation to examine possible nominee ownership of the companies involved.

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British man seriously injured in Soi Ta-iad clash as Phuket police investigate

A British man suffered a serious slash wound in a fight with a Thai man on Soi Ta-iad in Chalong late on June 14, and police say they are still trying to establish how the confrontation escalated.

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Myanmar Worker Arrested in Phuket Murder Case After 10-Day Manhunt

A Myanmar worker accused of fatally stabbing a fellow worker in Phuket was arrested in Phatthalung after more than 10 days on the run, police said.

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Phuket villa owner files police complaint over alleged damage by British tenant

A villa owner in Phuket has filed a complaint with Chalong Police, alleging a British tenant caused extensive damage to a luxury property rented in March.