Four injured after crane truck hits Phuket tour bus
Four people were injured after a crane truck collided with an EV tour bus in Talat Yai, Phuket, sending a metal frame onto a passing motorcycle, police said.
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Phuket targets crash blackspots under ‘Safe & Seamless’ road safety plan
Phuket officials are targeting accident blackspots under the province’s “Safe & Seamless Phuket” plan, with upgraded U-turns on Thepkrasattri Rd reported to have recorded no fatalities in four months after completion.
Russian woman arrested in Phuket villa raid over alleged illegal cosmetic clinic
A 45-year-old Russian woman was arrested in Phuket after police raided a luxury villa and allegedly found her operating an unlicensed cosmetic clinic with more than 600,000 baht in seized equipment and products.
Phuket MP seeks NACC probe into election interference allegations
A Phuket MP has filed complaints seeking an anti-graft investigation into allegations that a senior official told local administrators to help a political party during the election campaign.
Thailand Privilege says it tightened member screening with five Thai security agencies
Thailand Privilege Card Co. says it has strengthened applicant screening in coordination with five Thai security agencies as it seeks to uphold safety standards in its long-term residency program.
Dangerous tourist stunt on moving vehicle in Phuket sparks backlash
Footage of tourists riding on the top frame of a moving vehicle in Phuket has sparked criticism over road safety and questions about enforcement.
Two injured in Koh Kaew house fire
A house fire in Koh Kaew injured two people on Tuesday afternoon before firefighters brought the blaze under control within about 15 minutes.
PPHO says Phuket tourism video showing alcohol does not break advertising law
Phuket health officials said a tourism video showing drinks in Phuket Old Town is acceptable because it promotes the destination, not alcohol sales or brands.
Police track motorcycle owner after tourist seen trying to remove wheel lock in Phuket
Police recorded a motorcycle’s details and tracked its owner after a tourist was seen trying to remove a police wheel lock from a bike parked in a no-parking zone in Phuket.
Foreign tourist couple criticised over provocative tuk-tuk video in Phuket
A video shared on June 9 showed a foreign tourist couple behaving provocatively inside a moving tuk-tuk in Phuket, prompting online backlash and calls for police action.
Floating pier planned at Sirinat National Park to ease Phuket airport road traffic
A floating pier is planned at Sirinat National Park in Phuket to give airport travellers a sea route alternative and help ease chronic road congestion.