17-year-old seriously injured in Patong shooting
Police are investigating after a 17-year-old was shot near Patong beach by a group of around 20 youths who fled on motorcycles.
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Foreign tourist rescued after entering rough seas at Phuket’s Patong Beach
Lifeguards rescued a foreign tourist at Patong Beach on 20 August after he entered rough seas despite red-flag warnings.
Four Points Phuket launches US$100 resort credit package
The Patong resort’s package includes a US$100 credit, daily breakfast for two and a minimum two-night stay.
Man arrested in Patong hotel with 903 meth pills
Patong police arrested a man after finding 903 methamphetamine pills, 11.73 grams of crystal methamphetamine and B70,000 in a hotel room.
UPDATE: Phuket investigates complaints over Israeli-run businesses
Phuket authorities are investigating complaints that Israeli-operated businesses refused to serve Thai customers and are checking for possible illegal nominee arrangements.
Chinese tourist dies after being found unresponsive in Phuket hotel pool
A 44-year-old Chinese tourist died after he was found unresponsive in a hotel swimming pool in Phuket on 17 August.
UPDATE: Two Emirati men face multiple charges after alleged Kathu checkpoint pursuit
Two Emirati men arrested after allegedly fleeing a Kathu checkpoint and causing a police officer to crash now face multiple charges, according to a later report.
Foreign beggar accused of spitting at Phuket travel agency worker
A foreign woman allegedly spat at a Thai employee after being asked to stop approaching customers for money at a travel agency in Patong.
More than 800 join disaster response exercise in Patong
A Phuket exercise tested emergency coordination, evacuation procedures, temporary shelter operations and public communications during a simulated Level 2 disaster.
Phuket Marriott highlights meetings and wedding venues at Merlin Beach
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach, is promoting its event facilities, including a 3,780-square-metre beach lawn and venues for conferences, celebrations and destination weddings.
UPDATE: Nominee-company probe expands to Sakon Nakhon
The Interior Ministry has expanded its investigation into suspected foreign-controlled nominee companies to Sakon Nakhon, alongside checks on more than 100 Phuket firms and a wider list of 361 nationwide.