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Minister orders crackdown on illegal jet skis and tighter taxi compliance in Phuket

Thailand’s deputy transport minister ordered tougher action against illegal jet skis and told taxi operators in Phuket to comply with regulations during a province-wide transport safety inspection.

CCTV captures foreign woman defecating outside closed Patong shop

An elderly foreign woman was captured on CCTV defecating outside a closed shop in Patong, Phuket, on June 20, leaving the business owner to clean the area.

Phuket launches ‘No Burning, Earn Income’ campaign to curb haze and raise farm income

Phuket has launched the “Green Gain Day: No Burning, Earn Income” campaign, promoting alternatives to agricultural burning that reduce haze and PM2.5 while creating new income streams for farmers.

Patong police arrest three suspects in copper wire theft case

Patong police arrested three suspects accused of stealing copper wiring and electrical equipment from abandoned buildings in the Patong-Karon area.

Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Patong Beach Resort launches all-inclusive package with beach club access

Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort has introduced an all-inclusive package that combines beachfront accommodation, dining and beach club access in one stay.

Patong Municipality Says Black Seawater Was Caused by Non-Toxic Plankton Bloom

Patong officials said black seawater seen at Patong Beach was caused by a non-toxic plankton bloom, while warning against swimming during the discoloration period because of possible skin irritation.

Royal Thai Police deputy inspector general orders Phuket crackdown on transnational crime

A senior Royal Thai Police official inspected Patong and Kamala stations and ordered tougher enforcement in Phuket against transnational crime, nominee businesses, narcotics and unfair transport practices.

UPDATE: Police charge Icelandic tourist after alleged theft from Phuket taxi driver

Police said a 37-year-old Icelandic man was charged after allegedly grabbing a female taxi driver’s handbag in Patong before bystanders helped her recover it.

Australian arrested after checkpoint crash injures policeman in Phuket

An Australian man was arrested in Patong after a car crashed into a police checkpoint being set up in Kamala, injuring a police sergeant, Phuket police said.

Video shows foreign tourists in public brawl in Patong

A viral video shows three foreign tourists arguing and then fighting in public in Patong, Phuket, with the cause and any injuries still unconfirmed.

Authorities flag over 600 Phuket firms in foreign nominee business crackdown

Thai authorities said checks of more than 30,000 Phuket companies found over 600 at risk of nominee links, as court-approved searches targeted Patong businesses in the latest crackdown.