Myanmar man arrested in Patong over alleged B1.15m gold theft from ex-wife
Patong police arrested a 49-year-old Myanmar man accused of stealing gold jewellery worth B1,150,000 from his former wife.
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Calls for inquiry after two foreigners allegedly solicit money from tourists at Patong Beach
A complaint alleges that two foreign men repeatedly approached tourists for money at Patong Beach over several days. Authorities have not confirmed whether any law was broken.
Two tourists detained after alleged shirt theft at Patong market
An Instagram post says two tourists were detained after an alleged shirt theft and violent confrontation at a market in Patong, Phuket.
Patong police arrest three foreign nationals over immigration overstays
Patong police arrested three foreign nationals on 4 August in an operation targeting suspected violations of Thailand’s immigration laws.
Phuket authorities launch forest-encroachment operation at eight sites
A multi-agency operation is examining suspected forest and public-land encroachment in Cherng Talay, Kamala, Rawai and Patong.
UPDATE: British tourist Zakir Mahood found dead in Patong hotel room
Zakir Mahood, 41, was found dead in a Patong hotel room on 3 August after staff entered the room on his check-out day; police are awaiting post-mortem results.
UPDATE: Phuket cannabis operation suspends eight licences and revokes two in Patong
A 31 July enforcement inspection of 11 licensed cannabis shops in Patong led to eight licence suspensions and two revocations, with food-labelling breaches also reported.
UPDATE: Patong lifeguards rescue stranded young dolphin
A female juvenile spinner dolphin found stranded on Patong Beach is receiving 24-hour veterinary care after lifeguards and marine officials coordinated its rescue.
Foreign tourist rides electric suitcase along Patong road in heavy rain
A video showing a foreign tourist riding an electric suitcase on Na Nai Road in Patong at night has raised concerns about road safety in wet conditions.
Moroccan national injured in Patong crash as Thai motorcyclist dies in separate accident
A Moroccan pedestrian was injured in a pickup-truck collision in Patong, while a Thai motorcyclist died after crashing into a drainage ditch in Kamala.
Phuket begins three-day holiday for King’s Birthday and Buddhist observances
Official ceremonies are being held across Phuket as government offices close for the King’s Birthday, Asarnha Bucha Day and Khao Phansa.