PHUKET – A ceramics shop in Phuket’s Old Town that sparked outrage after charging Chinese tourists a 40 baht entry fee has been inspected by commercial officials, who confirmed the fee is legal provided proper signage is displayed. Tourism Policy Committee Set to Decide on 300 Baht Tourist Entry Fee The controversy erupted on Sunday […]
PHUKET — A Ukrainian woman wanted in connection with a sprawling international Ponzi scheme that allegedly defrauded victims of more than 340 million US dollars has been arrested at a condominium in Phuket, Thai authorities announced Thursday. The arrest marks a significant victory for international law enforcement cooperation in the battle against transnational cybercrime and […]
PHUKET — A foreign tourist was rescued from the waters off Nai Yang Beach on February 22 after falling from his small boat, which then spun uncontrollably in circles with the engine still running, creating a potentially dangerous situation captured on video by a police officer and shared with news agencies. 14 Tourists Rescued After […]
PHUKET — The oil spill from the capsized cargo ship Sealloyd Arc has reached the shores of Koh Hae, a popular tourist island off Phuket’s southeast coast known internationally as Coral Island, prompting urgent calls for emergency management and intensified clean-up operations on Thursday. Oil Spill From Sunken Cargo Ship Unlikely to Reach Phuket Shoreline: […]
PHUKET — A 58-year-old Australian tourist died after a violent assault on Patong beach on Wednesday night, with police arresting a 29-year-old Turkish man with Swedish nationality on Thursday in connection with the deadly confrontation that began as a minor road rage incident. The Turkish man had been convicted of aggravated sexual assault and drug-related […]
PHUKET — A 26-year-old Bangladeshi woman was arrested at Phuket International Airport after immigration officers discovered she was travelling with forged official documents and cocaine concealed in her shoulder bag, authorities confirmed. Bangladeshi Man Arrested for Illegal Entry in Sa Kaeo, 11 Mobile Phones Seized The arrest took place at approximately 2:30 p.m. on February […]
PHUKET — Residents of Rawai have raised concerns about foreign tourists sunbathing and swimming naked on a public beach, urging authorities to investigate the issue and take action to preserve local cultural norms and Phuket’s tourism image. Koh Phangan Cracks Down on Nude Sunbathing as Tourists Flout Decency Laws Images posted on a Facebook page […]
PHUKET — An Israeli national allegedly assaulted a European man on Bangla Road, Phuket, following a dispute related to the escalating Middle Eastern conflict, with the confrontation reportedly involving aggressive behavior toward a Thai police officer who attempted to intervene. US and Israel Launch Massive Strikes Against Iran, Trump Vows to Destroy Missile Program The […]
PHUKET — A pickup truck towing a speedboat struck a tuk-tuk on Monday night, sending the three-wheeled vehicle crashing through a massage parlour window and injuring several people in Patong, police said. Korat: Van rear-ends truck parked on road after earlier crash The incident occurred along Na Nai Road in Patong and was reported to […]
PHUKET — All 140 passengers and crew are safe after an Air India Express jet made a hard landing at Phuket International Airport on Wednesday, but the resulting runway closure caused widespread flight disruptions affecting numerous travelers. Bomb Threat Forces Air India Flight to Make Emergency Landing in Phuket Airport officials said work was continuing […]