Man dies after knife attack at Wichit rented room
A 33-year-old man died after being stabbed during an argument at a rented room in Wichit, Phuket, police said.
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Two Bangla venues raided over illegal hookah services
Authorities seized 50 hookah sets, tobacco and related equipment valued at more than B600,000 during a raid on two venues in Phuket’s Bangla area.
Phuket Chabad house inspection adds to Israel-Thailand tensions
A police inspection at a Chabad house in Phuket has become part of wider tensions over Israeli visitors, foreign-owned businesses and diplomatic relations.
Phuket security sweep seizes methamphetamine, weapons and motorbikes
Multi-agency operations in Thalang, Wichit and Karon screened hundreds of people and vehicles and led to drug arrests and seizures of weapons and modified motorbikes.
UPDATE: Thailand approves nationwide disaster insurance scheme covering Phuket households
Thailand has approved a B15.5 billion state-funded disaster insurance scheme expected to launch in October and cover about 30 million households, including homes in Phuket.
American tourist found dead in Patong hotel room
Police are investigating after an American tourist was found dead in a Patong hotel room on 7 September, a day after his scheduled checkout.
Guide outlines steps after a foreign national dies in Phuket
Families dealing with a foreign national’s death in Phuket must register it with the local district office and contact the person’s embassy before arranging cremation or repatriation.
Moroccan and Saudi tourist injured in Patong café altercation
Two tourists were injured during an early-morning altercation at Cafe Dubai Phuket on Bangla Road, police said.
Patong police arrest man and seize two firearms in Kathu
Patong Police arrested a man at a rented house in Kathu and seized two firearms and 13 rounds of 9mm ammunition.
Singaporean fugitive arrested in Bangkok after three-month drug investigation
Thai police arrested a 40-year-old Singaporean man in Bangkok after a more than three-month investigation into alleged drug offences and hazardous chemicals.
Eight-year-old girl killed in Chalong motorbike-truck collision
An eight-year-old girl died and her uncle was injured after their motorbike collided with a six-wheel truck in Chalong, Phuket.