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Phuket rider accused of seeking payment to return tourist’s lost phone

A Phuket rider faced online criticism after allegedly demanding 5,000 baht from a foreign tourist to return a lost phone, with an audio clip of the exchange spreading on social media.

Phuket governor delivers aid to workers displaced by Srisoonthorn camp fire

Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthavorn delivered aid to victims of the Srisoonthorn workers’ camp fire at Wat Cherng Talay, while officials reported that shelter occupancy had fallen to 90 as relocations continued.

Tourists praised for helping injured monk at Promthep Cape

Two foreign tourists helped emergency workers carry an injured monk on a stretcher up the steep path at Promthep Cape after he sprained his ankle, Rawai Municipality said.

Two injured in Koh Kaew house fire

A house fire in Koh Kaew injured two people on Tuesday afternoon before firefighters brought the blaze under control within about 15 minutes.

Fire tears through Phuket worker camp, forcing more than 500 to flee

A fire at a worker camp in Phuket's Thalang district forced more than 500 residents to flee after midnight, with firefighters taking over an hour to control the blaze.

Fire destroys workers’ camp in Thalang, displacing more than 500

A late-night fire destroyed a workers’ camp in Srisoonthorn, Thalang, displacing more than 500 workers and injuring three people.

Fire at Patong hotel worksite contained after suspected fuse box blast

A fire at the LPK Hotel & Restaurant worksite in Patong was contained on Wednesday, with no injuries reported and damage largely limited to the electrical system.

Fire hits Phuket workers’ camp, burning more than 1 rai as about 500 flee

A fire at a workers’ camp in Phuket burned more than one rai and sent about 500 people fleeing with their belongings, according to the source material.

Fire at Patong massage shop brought under control with no injuries reported

A fire at Karnda Massage on Phra Metta Road in Patong was contained on Tuesday morning, with no injuries reported and only minor property damage found in initial inspections.

Five injured in Wichit house fire

Five people were injured and taken to Vachira Phuket Hospital after a house fire in Wichit that took firefighters about one hour and 20 minutes to bring under control.

Phuket warns beachgoers after Portuguese Man O’ War spotted at several beaches

Phuket authorities have warned tourists after Portuguese Man O’ War were reported at Nai Harn Beach, Yanui Beach and around Racha Island.