Tourists praised for helping injured monk at Promthep Cape
Two foreign tourists helped emergency workers carry an injured monk on a stretcher up the steep path at Promthep Cape after he sprained his ankle, Rawai Municipality said.
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Phuket villa owner files police complaint over alleged 300,000 baht damage by British tenant
A Phuket villa owner has filed a complaint with Chalong police after alleged damage of more than 300,000 baht was found inside a rented luxury property in Rawai.
Police arrest two brothers over Rawai electrical cable thefts
Police in Phuket arrested two brothers over a series of electrical cable thefts in Rawai after CCTV footage from a May 30 theft helped investigators trace the suspects to a house where stolen wire, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were seized.
Chatrium Phuket Rawai to open in August with 304 rooms, suites and villas
Reservations are open for Chatrium Phuket Rawai before its August launch, with the 304-room resort becoming Chatrium Hospitality’s first property in Phuket.
Myanmar man found dead in Rawai workers’ camp
Police in Rawai are investigating the death of a 28-year-old Myanmar worker found dead in his room at a workers’ camp, with no signs of assault reported.
Police arrest suspect in Rawai luxury villa burglary
Phuket police arrested a 34-year-old suspect over a nighttime burglary at a luxury villa in Rawai after tracing him to a rented room in Karon.
Phuket Marine Office orders halt to Rawai breakwater works
Phuket marine officials have ordered a halt to breakwater and seawall construction at Laem Ka Yai in Rawai pending an investigation into possible encroachment on public waterways.
Rawai sea gypsy community asks Phuket governor to probe private seawall construction
Residents of the Rawai sea gypsy community in Phuket have petitioned the provincial governor to investigate private coastal barrier construction they say could affect fishing access and cultural practices.
Phuket revokes Austrian man’s visa after repeated disturbances in Rawai
Phuket immigration officers revoked the visa of a 39-year-old Austrian man after videos showed him blocking roads in Rawai and asking people for money, with investigators also finding he had not attended activities linked to his student visa.
Rawai launches coconut waste project to cut Phuket disposal burden
Rawai Mayor Thames Kraitat said the municipality launched the initiative after coconut waste became a mounting problem in the beachside community, where large numbers of tourists consume fresh coconuts daily.
Phuket Massage Parlor Owner Arrested in Child Trafficking Sting
Massage parlour owner arrested for human trafficking after undercover sting operation 🚨 Chalong police and social development officers rescued a 16 year old alleged victim of human trafficking during a raid on a massage…