Israeli fugitive arrested on Koh Samui after drug seizure at condominium
Thai immigration police arrested a 36-year-old Israeli fugitive on Koh Samui and said a search of his condominium uncovered cocaine, ecstasy and other narcotics.
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Strong waves forecast off Phuket as monsoon warning runs May 28 to June 1
Thailand’s Meteorological Department says waves off Phuket and the upper Andaman Sea will reach 2 to 3 metres, and more than 3 metres in thundershowers, during May 28 to June 1.
Phuket officials arrest Chinese national accused of unlicensed tour guiding
Phuket tourism officials and tourist police arrested a Chinese national accused of guiding seven Chinese tourists without a license during a joint enforcement operation.
Darasamut Underpass to close overnight in Phuket for Smart City upgrade works
Phuket’s Darasamut Underpass will be shut nightly from 8pm to 6am for Smart City upgrade works, including a new electrical system, license plate recognition cameras and upgraded traffic signs.
Phuket authorities step up Ebola monitoring and quarantine measures
Phuket has tightened Ebola screening and quarantine measures, with 11 monitored tourists from high-risk countries due to leave Thailand soon and officials confirming no cases have been found in the country.
Phuket police seize three motorcycles after suspected bypass road racing tip-off
Police in Phuket seized three motorcycles after responding to reports of teenagers allegedly gathering to race on the bypass road at about 3am.
Phuket residents complain of severe fly infestation disrupting daily life
Residents in Phuket say a heavy fly infestation has become unbearable, disrupting daily life and prompting calls for urgent action.
Phuket Orders 21-Day Quarantine for Travelers From High-Risk Ebola Countries
Phuket has imposed a mandatory 21-day quarantine for travelers arriving from high-risk Ebola countries, with officials saying no cases have been found in Thailand but tighter screening is needed.
31 suspects detained in Phuket-linked property nominee crackdown
Authorities detained 31 suspects, including British and American nationals, in a crackdown on alleged use of Thai nominees and shell companies to illegally own land in Phuket and Koh Samui.
Man survives fall from Phuket pedestrian bridge, police review CCTV
Police said CCTV footage in the Phuket bridge-fall case showed unusual behaviour by the 41-year-old man before he fell and was seriously injured.
Ao Kung Bay marina opponents allege coral and mangrove damage
A Phuket MP says a survey in Ao Kung Bay found coral, gorgonians and dugong feeding grounds at risk from a proposed marina, while villagers also allege nearby mangroves have been poisoned and cut down.