Woman attacked while jogging near Bang Wad Dam in Kathu
A local man says he helped a woman who was attacked while jogging near Bang Wad Dam in Kathu on 17 September and escorted other joggers from the area.
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Phuket taxi driver refunds B2,700 to Australian tourist after overcharging case
A Phuket taxi driver refunded B2,700 to an Australian tourist after reportedly charging B3,500 for a journey from the airport to Chalong.
Chabad Patong rejects claims Jewish New Year event was a baptism ritual
A Chabad Patong representative said a gathering in Patong was a traditional Jewish New Year observance and denied claims of a baptism ritual or hidden business activity.
Phuket MP summoned for third time in foreign nominee inquiry
The DSI has summoned People's Party MP Somchart Techathavorncharoen to provide information about alleged foreign nominee arrangements involving property in Phuket.
DSI schedules third summons for Phuket MP over alleged nominee shareholding
Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation will summon Phuket MP Somchat Techathaworacharoen for a third time on 14 September over alleged involvement in a foreign-linked property company.
DSI schedules third summons for Phuket MP in alleged nominee shareholding case
Justice Minister Rutthaphon Naowarat said the Department of Special Investigation has summoned Phuket MP Somchat Techathaworncharoen to give evidence on 14 September.
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.
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.
Armed men evacuate Pattani shopping centre before three bombs explode
Three bombs detonated at a Global House shopping centre in Pattani after armed men forced customers and staff to leave. No civilian casualties were reported.
Nigerian man arrested after fleeing Phuket Immigration check
A Nigerian man identified as Matthew was detained in Kathu after allegedly fleeing an immigration inspection and failing to produce a passport.
UPDATE: Patong protest urges respect for Thai law as residents seek 15-day limit on Israeli visas
The Protect Phuket Land rally in Patong called for fairer enforcement of Thai law; Khaosod also reported a proposal to limit Israeli nationals’ visas to 15 days.