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  • Phuket NewsAnother Chinese tourist drowns in Phuket

    Another Chinese tourist drowns in Phuket

    PHUKET: A Chinese tourist died after she was overcome by strong waves that threw her off a rock and drew her into the sea at Kamala Beach this morning. Pan Ying, 32, reportedly fell in at about 11:30am. Rescue workers and lifeguards quickly took action to bring her back to shore. However, they were unable to resuscitate her and she…

  • Phuket NewsMan attacked by wild monkeys at Khao Toh Sae

    Man attacked by wild monkeys at Khao Toh Sae

    PHUKET: A 52-year-old man was attacked by a troop of monkeys in Phuket at Khao Toh Sae (also known as ‘Monkey Hill’) this morning. The victim, a Thai man named by rescue workers only as ‘Lee’, had bought peanuts to feed the monkeys. While walking up the hill, the monkeys tried to snatch the peanuts from his hand. Mr Lee…

  • Phuket NewsDrunk man rescued from ditch at Phuket Bus Terminal

    Drunk man rescued from ditch at Phuket Bus Terminal

    PHUKET: An elderly drunk was injured when he fell into a ditch behind some bushes at Phuket Bus Terminal 2 yesterday evening. The ditch is about 3.5 meters deep and half a meter from the perimeter wall. The man, named by rescue workers only as ‘Samran’, 60, reportedly went behind the bushes to urinate when he fell in. He shouted…

  • Phuket NewsMissing Chinese tourists’ bodies found at Phuket Beach

    Missing Chinese tourists’ bodies found at Phuket Beach

    PHUKET: The bodies of two Chinese tourists who had been missing since they went swimming in a red-flagged zone at Freedom Beach on Sunday, were found this afternoon. Xidong Wang, 20, and Weijie Liu, 21, were on holiday in Phuket with another friend, Weijie Liu. Both men reportedly ignored the red flags and warning signs placed at the beach. Mr…

  • Phuket NewsTwo arrested for spree of robberies in Phuket

    Two arrested for spree of robberies in Phuket

    PHUKET: Two suspects were arrested on Tuesday night for a spree of robberies in Phuket. A Burmese fisherman filed a report against the two for robbing and stabbing him at Sea Angel Pier in Rassada Monday night. The first suspect, Panuwat Kaewpoh, 24, was apprehended on Narisorn Road in Phuket Town. “We have seen many similar cases involving Burmese workers…

  • Phuket NewsGerman murder suspect slits own throat after girlfriend’s body discovered

    German murder suspect slits own throat after girlfriend’s body discovered

    PHUKET: The body of a missing woman was found in a forest in Kathu yesterday afternoon, shortly before her boyfriend, a suspect in the case, slit his throat when approached by police officers for questioning. The victim, Picha Nampadung, 35, was reported missing by her niece, Rujirada Ornkorat, on July 1 (story here). “Ms Picha’s relatives told us that she…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket business operators protest migrant labor exodus

    Phuket business operators protest migrant labor exodus

    PHUKET: More than 20 business operators and contractors gathered at Phuket Provincial Hall to protest against a newly announced migrant worker labor law yesterday morning. “A new executive decree on foreign workers’ management was launched on June 26, according to which operators who employ illegal foreign laborers may be fined up to 800,000 baht. This has caused thousands of laborers…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket Gov chairs opening ceremony of tourism fair

    Phuket Gov chairs opening ceremony of tourism fair

    PHUKET: The opening ceremony of the ‘Andaman Hotelier and Tourism Fair 2017’, the biggest hotel fair in the south, was held at Homeworks yesterday afternoon. “The tourism industry is vital for Phuket’s economy. This event aims to enhance our standard of service and make us more competitive with other countries,” said Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong, who chaired the ceremony. The…

  • Phuket NewsOne killed in collision with garbage truck

    One killed in collision with garbage truck

    PHUKET: A 41-year-old biker was killed in a crash with a Phuket Municipality garbage truck early yesterday morning. “The victim, Chote Promphan, was driving toward Saphan Hin. The accident occurred at the Phuket Vocational College intersection,” said Lt Col Sakchai Chunyong of Phuket City Police. The severely injured driver was taken to Vachira Phuket Hospital by Kusoldharm Foundation rescue workers,…

  • Phuket NewsThree-meter python found in Phuket apartment building

    Three-meter python found in Phuket apartment building

    PHUKET: Rescue workers in Phuket helped capture a large snake at an apartment building in Kathu yesterday. The Kusoldharm Foundation received reports from residents of the Ratchaporn Apartment about a python found inside a drain there. The rescue team arrived at the scene with specialized equipment to capture the reptile. They removed the grill covering the drain and then used…

  • Phuket NewsChinese tourists, mahout injured in falls from elephants

    Chinese tourists, mahout injured in falls from elephants

    PHUKET: Two Elephants went wild over a barking dog in Phuket yesterday, injuring three Chinese tourists and a mahout (elephant tender). Vachira Hospital received a report of the incident at about 9:30am, then asked rescue workers to send three ambulances to the elephant camp in Chalong. A total of five people were hurt, four tourists and the mahout leading the…

  • Phuket NewsArmy soldiers and Phuket police raid 16 massage parlors at Poonpol Night Plaza

    Army soldiers and Phuket police raid 16 massage parlors at Poonpol Night Plaza

    PHUKET: Following an order by Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong, a ‘task force’ of 100 police and soldiers raided 16 massage venues in and near Poonpol Night Plaza last night. The raids were led by Capt Bhavorn Promkeawngam. The purpose of the operation was to suppress illicit behavior, including possession of drugs, working without a permit and human trafficking. Police say…

  • Phuket NewsDriver leaped from truck moments before explosion, flip-over

    Driver leaped from truck moments before explosion, flip-over

    PHUKET: A truck driver narrowly escaped death or serious injury by scrambling out of his truck before a wheel explosion flipped it over on the bypass road yesterday evening, causing a major traffic jam. “The incident occurred on the northbound side of the road near the Pornthip souvenir shop at about 7:30pm. We found the truck flipped over with a…

  • Phuket NewsKing Cobra rescued and released

    King Cobra rescued and released

    PHUKET: A king cobra was captured after it was found underneath the hood of a car parked at the ‘Nature and Wildlife Education Center’ at Khao Phra Thaew yesterday. The cobra was just over two meters long and weighed about 3kgs. It was released into a jungle near the center. Kusoldharm Foundation rescue workers arrived at the scene after locals…

  • Phuket NewsTechnician injured from electric shock in Phuket

    Technician injured from electric shock in Phuket

    PHUKET: A 24-year-old man was injured from an electric shock after he accidentally stepped on a wire while fixing an electronic display sign in Kamala this morning. “The incident occurred in front of Tesco Lotus. The sign was located above a 7/11 store. Rescue workers climbed up a ladder to bring him down,” said Capt Chatchawan Poonaruemit of Kamala Police.…

  • Phuket NewsTeenaged tourist drowns, four others rescued on Phuket beaches

    Teenaged tourist drowns, four others rescued on Phuket beaches

    PHUKET: Another Chinese tourist drowned and four others were rescued at Phuket beaches in two days, prompting the Phuket Governor to urge officials to find better safety solutions for tourists. The governor was present at the scene when the body of an 18-year-old Chinese tourist, Wei Peixin, washed up at Kamala Beach this morning after rescue workers were unable to…

  • Phuket NewsKrabi Hospital denies allegations of ‘ignoring’ injured Brit

    Krabi Hospital denies allegations of ‘ignoring’ injured Brit

    KRABI: Hospital officials yesterday denied reports that they ‘ignored’ the condition of a British man who was brought in with severe head injuries following a motorbike accident in Krabi last week. The accident occurred in front of Tesco Lotus in Krabi Town. The victim, 35, was named only as ‘Jo’ in a social media post shared by his friend, Facebook…

  • Phuket News10kg monitor lizard found in Phuket home

    10kg monitor lizard found in Phuket home

    PHUKET: A 10kg monitor lizard was released into a forest after it was found in a foreigner’s house in Thalang yesterday. “We received a request from the owner of the house to help catch the lizard in Baan Suan Neramit 5, Srisoonthorn sub-district. When we arrived, it was hiding somewhere in the house,” said Pongpan Juanan of Kusoldharm Foundation. “It…

  • Phuket NewsTwo Phuket fires cause B400,000 worth of damages

    Two Phuket fires cause B400,000 worth of damages

    PHUKET: Two fires broke out in Phuket yesterday and early this morning, both of which are believed to have occurred from short circuits. The total damage from the two incidents is estimated at 400,000 baht. The first fire started at ‘Mahanakorn’, a popular local bar in Phuket Town, at midnight yesterday. Phuket Disaster Prevention and Mitigation officers, Kusoldharm Foundation rescue…

  • Phuket NewsHeavy downpours damage property in Phuket

    Heavy downpours damage property in Phuket

    PHUKET: Heavy rain and strong winds caused a large tree to fall over and damage houses in Chalong this week, causing about 100,000 baht worth of damage. “The incident occurred at Soi Bangre, Moo 1 at about 2pm on Wednesday. A fallen tree, about 70cm in diameter, wrecked the wall of a guesthouse and damaged another house and a car…

  • Phuket NewsAlleged murderers injured in car crash after shooting teen

    Alleged murderers injured in car crash after shooting teen

    PHUKET: Five suspects were injured in a car crash in Krabi last night after fleeing a murder scene in which a teenager was killed and another injured. “We first received reports of the shooting at about 6:30pm in Pru Din Na. We found the body of a 16 year-old teen identified only as ‘Jak’ on the ground with two bullet…

  • Phuket NewsTen arrested, B20mn of merchandise confiscated in Phuket raid

    Ten arrested, B20mn of merchandise confiscated in Phuket raid

    PHUKET: Ten vendors were arrested and 20 million baht worth of counterfeit merchandise was confiscated in Patong Thursday night. Maj Suriyan Petchchuay of Patong Police provided details of the raid to Phuket Gazette reporters. “Following complaints by the Department of Intellectual Property in Bangkok, officials from the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) and Patong Police inspected shops on Thaweewong Road.…

  • Phuket NewsBody of 21-year-old found in Phuket apartment

    Body of 21-year-old found in Phuket apartment

    PHUKET: Police are investigating the cause of death of a ladyboy whose body was found in her room in Rassada this morning. “We received a report from an apartment complex near Rajabhat University at about 9:20am that a pungent smell was emanating from a room on the second floor,” said Lt Col Chao Phomna of the Phuket City Police. “We…

  • Phuket NewsAnother jump: Man safely rescued in Phuket Town

    Another jump: Man safely rescued in Phuket Town

    PHUKET: A man was safely rescued after he climbed up an electric pole with intent to jump in Phuket Town last night. “The incident occurred in Poonpon. We found a man walking on electric wires outside the fourth floor of a building. A big crowd of people had gathered underneath and were watching him in shock when he stopped on…

  • Phuket NewsOne injured in single-vehicle Phuket crash

    One injured in single-vehicle Phuket crash

    PHUKET: A 51-year-old man was injured after he crashed his pick-up truck into an electric pole on the side of the road in Mai Khao yesterday. Kusoldharm Foundation rescue workers arrived on the scene and administered first aid before transporting the victim to Thalang Hospital. “The driver’s side of the truck was tight against the pole, so rescue workers had…

  • Phuket NewsOne dead in Phuket after fatal overtake attempt

    One dead in Phuket after fatal overtake attempt

    PHUKET: A man was killed last night after he crashed head-on into a minivan in Sakoo. Lt Thanakarn Uchanarasamee of Sakoo Police and rescue workers received the report at about 8pm. “Van driver Vitavat Jongsathichacorn, of PPKK Tour Service, told us that he was taking two Australian tourists to the airport while the motorcyclist, Panakorn Boonrong, was coming from the…

  • Phuket NewsBroken-hearted woman jumps off Phuket building

    Broken-hearted woman jumps off Phuket building

    PHUKET: An agitated woman with relationship troubles was injured this morning after she jumped off the third floor of a building in Phuket Town. This is the second case of its kind within two days – the first incident took place early morning yesterday when another girl nearly drowned in the sea at Saphan Hin (story here). “Today’s incident took…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket Police try to identify injured elderly foreigner

    Phuket Police try to identify injured elderly foreigner

    PHUKET: An injured, elderly foreigner ran amok shouting for help from passersby in Phuket Town last night. The man had head and back injuries, but officials were unable to identify him as he was incoherent. He had blonde hair and was wearing a white T-shirt and black shorts. Kusoldharm Foundation rescue workers received reports of him by concerned locals at…

  • Phuket NewsFour injured as speeding car ploughs through motorists in Phuket

    Four injured as speeding car ploughs through motorists in Phuket

    PHUKET: Four people were seriously injured after a car skidded off the road and slammed into two motorbikes, a pick-up truck and an electric pole early this morning in Chalong. Lt Sakarin Sangjaroen of Chalong Police and other officers arrived at the crash site on East Chao Fah road in the Kok Tanot area at about 2:20am. “We found a…

  • Phuket NewsRussian tourist injured after falling off Phuket’s Promthep Cape

    Russian tourist injured after falling off Phuket’s Promthep Cape

    PHUKET: A Russian tourist was injured after he fell from the Laem Promthep promontory into the sea at Rawai yesterday evening. “The accident occurred at about 5:45pm. We found Kashirin Aleksei, 41, trying to swim toward a rock in order to avoid being washed away by the current, which was quite strong at the time,” said Lt Sakarin Sangjaroen of…