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Thailand PM Orders Urgent Probe Into Phuket Land Encroachment and Nominee Cases

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul ordered agencies to accelerate investigations into Phuket land encroachment, nominee-law violations and suspected corruption in local-government recruitment examinations.

Australian man allegedly flees Phuket scene after assaulting foreign motorcyclist

An Australian man allegedly punched another foreign motorcyclist after a collision and compensation dispute in Rawai, Phuket, before fleeing on his motorcycle, according to the Phuket Times Facebook page.

Indian Tourist Allegedly Chased and Beaten by Mob in Phuket

An Indian tourist was allegedly chased and assaulted by locals in Phuket after reportedly pushing a woman who tried to stop a fight. Footage shared online shows the group pursuing and allegedly kicking and punching him.

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 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.

Two groups of foreign tourists brawl in Phuket nightlife street

Two groups of foreign tourists were involved in a violent street brawl in Phuket on June 30, disrupting a busy nightlife area.

Video shows security guards allegedly beating foreign tourist outside Phuket nightclub

A video posted online shows security guards allegedly beating a foreign tourist outside an entertainment venue in Phuket.

Motorcycle crash in Patong critically injures foreign rider and Thai woman

A motorcycle crash on a road in Patong left a foreign rider and a Thai woman critically injured, with the incident raising safety concerns in Phuket.

Russian man found dead in Kathu hotel room

Police in Kathu are investigating the death of a 44-year-old Russian man found in a hotel room in Soi Be Hua 6 on Thursday evening.

German man dies after collapsing at Rawai home

A 37-year-old German man died after apparently collapsing in a bathroom at his Rawai home and suffering a head injury, police said.

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.