Australian tourist accused of assaulting hotel worker in Patong
Police were notified of the incident at 2:15am after receiving a report of an assault at the Doze Bangla hotel in Patong.
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Tri Trang Beach cleared after wastewater complaints
The response came after social media posts raised concerns among residents and tourists about possible pollution at the popular beach.
Australian tourist accused of assault Phuket hotel’s staff
PHUKET — 24 April 2026, A 33-year-old Australian tourist has been accused of assaulting a hotel employee in Patong after being confronted during a disturbance, police said. The incident occurred at about 2:15 at a hotel…
TikTok video of 150 baht coconut in Phuket divides Thai internet
A foreign TikToker recently posted about the price of a coconut on Patong Beach in Phuket yesterday, April 22, pointing out the upcharge in tourist areas, which were met with mixed reactions as debates raged on in the…
Local residents and other visitors reported being disturbed by the noise and erratic behaviour on Thawiwong
A video capturing a group of foreign tourists on five motorcycles has sparked widespread criticism in Patong, Thailand. The tourists were recorded revving their engines loudly and honking their horns continuously while…
Coconut or gold! Drama over 150-baht coconuts at Patong Beach versus farm prices of less than 10 baht
Coconut or gold! Drama over 150-baht coconuts at Patong Beach versus farm prices of less than 10 baht — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.
French National Arrested in Phuket for Assault Thai During Songkran
Phuket— Police in Patong have arrested a French man accused of violently assaulting a Thai national during the Songkran festival earlier this month. The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that the confrontation took…
Foreigner critically injured after falling off motorbike in Patong
The incident occurred at about 11:50pm, with Patong Police receiving the report shortly afterwards, according to an official report.
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Patong Police target ‘troublemaking’ tourists
The stepped-up response follows an Apr 17 meeting of local agencies, where Kathu District Palad Thamrong Chuayaksorn instructed officials to take stricter action against foreign tourists exhibiting inappropriate…
MP Somchart presses over stalled Phuket infrastructure projects
Somchart Techathaworncharoen, who represents Phuket Constituency 1, announced that he had submitted a general question to the Transport Minister, urging urgent action to address widespread delays affecting both…