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Foreign woman killed in motorcycle crash with van on Phuket's Patak Road

A foreign woman died and a man was seriously injured after a head-on motorcycle crash involving a van on Patak Road in Karon, Phuket, at around 8pm on Wednesday, May 6. Footage of the incident circulated on Thai social…

Unidentified foreign man found dead in sea off Karon Beach

Karon Police were notified of the incident at about 8:30pm after a report was relayed from the Chalong Police Station radio centre.

Man arrested after protected slow loris seized in Phuket photo tout case

A man was arrested in Phuket on April 27 for allegedly carrying a slow loris, a protected wild animal, and offering tourists paid photo opportunities in Karon. Officers from the Khao Phra Thaeo Non-Hunting Area, Karon…

Man arrested in Karon with protected slow loris after photo complaints

Officials from the Khao Phra Thaeo Wildlife Sanctuary, supported by Karon Police, local administrative officers and Phuket MP Chalermpong Saengdee, moved in on the suspect on Apr 27 following complaints about illegal…

Man Arrested in Karon After Slow Loris Seized in Phuket Wildlife Case

Man Arrested in Karon After Slow Loris Seized in Phuket Wildlife Case — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Tourists draw backlash after exposing themselves on Phuket tuk-tuk

PHUKET — 28 April 2026, A group of foreign tourists has drawn widespread criticism online after images showed them behaving inappropriately on a moving tuk-tuk in Phuket, authorities said. Photos shared by the local…

Karon noodle shop in Phuket calls out alleged dine-and-dash over B70 bill

The latest case, which has since gone viral on social media, occurred at a small noodle shop in Karon at about 2:55pm on Saturday (Apr 25).

Foreign woman accused of stealing Nike trainers outside Phuket home

A Thai resident in Phuket exposed a foreign woman, who allegedly stole trainers from outside the home by sharing footage of the incident online. The video was posted on the Phuket Times Facebook page and circulated…

Phuket Police Seek Foreign Tourists Seen Stealing Guitar From Parked Scooter

Tourists caught on camera allegedly stealing guitar from motorcycle 🎸 Police in Phuket, Thailand, are searching for two foreign tourists who were captured on CCTV taking a guitar from a parked scooter. The incident…

Foreign men caught on CCTV footage stealing guitar in Phuket

A Thai man is seeking help online after two foreign men stole his guitar from a motorcycle in Karon, Phuket, at around 2.30am yesterday, April 23. The 19 year old victim, Kasidit, shared details with the Phuket Times…

Phuket Kite Festival is Underway

Phuket – The skies above Karon Beach came alive with color and motion as the “Phuket Kite Festival 2026” officially opened, transforming the coastline into a fantastic canvas of soaring artistry. Organized by the Phuket…