Phuket

‘Crocodile-like’ creature spotted swimming at Yanui Beach

Published

7 months ago

July 19, 2018

‘Crocodile-like’ creature spotted swimming at Yanui Beach | The Thaiger

Something officials are describing as a ‘crocodile’ was spotted off the coast at Yanui Beach, just south of Nai Harn beach, yesterday. The witness who first saw it claims the crocodile was chasing him but that he managed to escape.

Chalong Police were notified of the incident around 4.30pm. Officers from the Marine Endangered Species Unit at the Phuket Marine Biological Centre (PMBC) were called to the beach to investigate the claims.

30 metres from the shore they could see something similar to a crocodile bobbing up and down in the water. Tourists had already heeded the warnings and gotten out of the water. It later disappeared but locals have recorded a video of it.

It hasn’t yet been confirmed as a crocodile by experts. However, whatever it was, was reported to be about 1.2 metres long.

Chartchai Hansut, the first person who spotted the creature said, “On Tuesday night (July 17) while I was throwing a fishing net to catch some fish, I spotted this animal with red eyes. Later it disappeared.”

“At 3am, Wednesday morning, while I was walking into the water the ‘crocodile’ rushed at me so fast. I immediately escaped back to the shore. The ‘crocodile’ stopped on the shoreline and didn’t come any further. I used the torch to see and it was a crocodile but later it headed back into the sea.”

“I was waiting at the beach until morning (July 18) and told the local lifeguards.

Officers from the Phuket Fisheries Officers and lifeguards at Yanui and Nai Harn Beaches are patrolling and warning beachgoers.

A Rawai local who visits Nai Harn beach each morning contacted The Thaiger this morning to tell us that he was going for a swim at Nai Harn beach today and was warned not to go swimming by officials from the Rawai OrBorTor.

Phuket

Phuket tourist decides hotel awning more comfortable than his room

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16 hours ago

February 22, 2019

Kritsada Mueanhawong

Phuket tourist decides hotel awning more comfortable than his room | The Thaiger

PHOTOS: Rawai Rescue workers / Phuket Tourist Police

The Phuket Tourist Police have been notified that a tourist had jumped from a building in Rawai and ended up on a steel awning covering the bottom floor today. But that wasn’t, in fact, what had happened.

The local Tourist Police say the owner of the building told staff at the Tourist Assistance Centre that the tourist had checked into the room on February 13.

The tourist didn’t actually jump down from the building but had moved a mattress from his room on to the awning and slept on it (mosquitos!!) He was also drunk and damaged some property inside the room.

The man is a 37 year old Estonian tourist. He was staying at the room with a 25 year old male friend.

Chalong Police have charged them both with being drunk and damaging property. They have said that they will pay for all damages to the owner of the property. They are heading back home on February 26.

Phuket

Patong motorbike racer arrested and fined – VIDEO

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20 hours ago

February 22, 2019

The Thaiger

PHOTO: Patong Police

Patong Police yesterday arrested a motorbike racer after identifying him and his motorbike from video clips that were popular in social media this week.

Patong Police are investigating alleged foreign motorbike racing gangs in Patong after video clips went viral in local social media.

Read more about the racing around Patong’s streets HERE.

Patong Police report that they have now arrested one motorbike racer and charged him with the maximum fine.

Patong Police are also asking motorbike rental operators to explain basic traffic rules for motorbike drivers who want to rent a motorbike.

(The Thaiger is assuming this would be covered when they get their motorbike license, which they are required to have before a motorbike is rented to them.)

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Posted by The Thaiger on Wednesday, February 20, 2019

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500 free helmets handed out to motorbike drivers in Patong

Published

22 hours ago

February 22, 2019

Kritsada Mueanhawong

500 free helmets handed out to motorbike drivers in Patong | The Thaiger

Patong Development Foundation together with Patong Police and Patong Municipality have given 500 helmets to motorbike drivers in Patong today under the campaign ‘Wear your helmet’.

Handing out the 500 helmets to motorbike user in Patong was led by Patong Police Chief Col Anothai Jindamanee, Patong Municipality Chalermluck Kebsup and President of Patong Development Foundation Preechawut ‘Prap’ Keesin.

Col Anothai says, “Many motorbike drivers have been injured and died in road accident. We want 100 percent of motorbike drivers and passengers wearing helmets. ”

“More motorbike riders are now wearing helmets as the number of not wearing helmet charges has been dropping in Patong with better enforcement.”