Old Bangla Road beating clip resurfaces in Phuket
Footage showing security guards beating a foreign tourist in Patong has drawn renewed criticism, but local officials say the incident happened long ago and was settled privately.
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Rawai development with Radisson serviced apartments targets Q4 2028 completion
Next Point Condominium & Radisson Serviced Apartments Rawai Phuket will include 372 apartments across four buildings, with prices starting at B4.2 million.
Patong to hold flood and landslide emergency drill
A tabletop session and practical evacuation exercise will test emergency procedures in Patong, with temporary road restrictions on Pisitkoranee Road.
Indian tourist injured in jet-ski accident at Patong Beach
A 24-year-old Indian tourist was injured in a jet-ski accident at Patong Beach on 12 August and taken to Patong Hospital.
Israeli tourist accused of threatening Patong tuk-tuk driver
A tuk-tuk driver accused an Israeli tourist of threatening him during a fare dispute involving Israeli and Australian tourists in Patong on 9 August.
Phuket MP and stakeholders call for greater local powers
Proposals include more control over budgets, personnel, permits and infrastructure, along with a possible Citizens’ Council and long-term self-governance pilot.
Two foreign men accused of soliciting money from tourists at Patong Beach
An Instagram report alleged that two foreign men approached tourists for money at several locations along Patong Beach. Authorities have not confirmed whether any law was broken.
Two Saudi tourists injured in Bangla Road restaurant clash
Two Saudi Arabian tourists were injured in a physical altercation involving security guards at a venue on Bangla Road, Patong, at about 2am on 8 August.
Thailand tops ASEAN in estimated civilian gun ownership as school shootings renew debate
Thailand had an estimated 10.34 million civilian-held firearms in 2017, the highest rate in ASEAN, according to the Small Arms Survey.
Patong traffic delays reach nearly two hours as road upgrades stall
Traffic congestion in Patong is worsening, with delays approaching two hours and no long-term road improvements yet implemented.
Thailand investigates alleged nominee network involving more than 100 Phuket companies
Deputy Interior Minister Polphir Suwannachwee says more than 100 Phuket companies may be linked to an alleged foreign-backed nominee network with reported revenue above B5 billion.