Phuket governor sets Aug 20 deadline for underpass repairs
Repairs to Phuket’s five highway underpasses must be completed by Aug 20, while road safety and security measures are being strengthened across the island.
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Cyclist filmed holding onto pickup truck on Phuket’s Thepkrasattri Road
A cyclist was filmed gripping the back of a moving pickup truck on Thepkrasattri Road in Thalang, prompting warnings about the danger to road users.
UPDATE: Body found after reported Phuket bridge jump
The body of a 33-year-old woman reported missing after entering the sea from Thao Thep Krasattri Bridge has been found on a beach in Mai Khao.
UPDATE: Driver charged after two killed in Thalang pickup crash
Police have charged a Myanmar man after a pickup truck struck motorcycles in Thalang, Phuket, killing two people and injuring two others.
Thai minister rejects Israeli territory claim during Phuket inspection
Officials inspecting a Chabad House in Patong were allegedly told the premises were Israeli territory. Thailand’s Interior Ministry has ordered a wider review of 361 Phuket businesses.
Chao Fa West roadworks face 10-month delay as penalties near B3 million
The Phuket project was due to take 90 days, but completion is now expected around 10 months late, with about 200 metres of central divider still unfinished.
Phuket targets unlicensed jet-ski operators and nominee businesses
Phuket authorities identified eight alleged violators during an inspection campaign targeting unlicensed jet-ski operators and businesses suspected of concealing foreign ownership.
Russian man dies after being struck while crossing road in Srisoonthorn
Leonid Yurovskiy, 41, died after being struck by a car on Route 4027 in Srisoonthorn, Phuket, police said.
Foreign tourists brawl on Bangla Road in Phuket
Several foreign tourists were filmed exchanging blows on Bangla Road in Patong at about 2am after a drinking session, according to footage published on Instagram.
Phuket nightlife operators seek wider legal zoning
The Phuket Entertainment Business Operators Association has asked provincial authorities to expand designated nightlife zones so more businesses can apply for licences.
Tourist allegedly offers Phuket taxi driver US$250 for sex
Dashcam footage shared on Instagram allegedly shows a male passenger repeatedly propositioning a female taxi driver in Phuket and offering up to US$250 for sex.