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  • Phuket NewsPhuket authorities given 3-day deadline to investigate beach access blockage

    Phuket authorities given 3-day deadline to investigate beach access blockage

    The Phuket authorities face a three-day deadline to probe the ownership of a land plot belonging to a private company in Phuket that obstructs public access to Laem Nga Beach. This directive was given by Vice Governor Sattha Thongkham on Friday following a demonstration by approximately 500 individuals at the blocked beachfront property the previous day. The protesters demanded thatโ€ฆ

  • Phuket NewsPhuket governor calls for probe into Laem Nga beach blockade

    Phuket governor calls for probe into Laem Nga beach blockade

    Phuket Vice Governor Sattha Thongkham demanded a probe into the barricading of privately owned land at Lemg Nga, located at the northern edge of Koh Siray, which has obstructed public access to Laem Nga Beach. This directive came on the heels of a protest by local villagers on-site on March 7. The locals voiced their demand for the restoration ofโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsSwiss scandal sparks crackdown on unruly farangs in Thailand

    Swiss scandal sparks crackdown on unruly farangs in Thailand

    The scandal involving a Swiss man assaulting a Thai doctor in Phuket prompted authorities to initiate a massive crackdown on illegal foreigners and farangs behaving badly in Thailand. In total, nearly 30 foreigners were arrested during the past weeks. Following the physical assault on a Thai doctor outside the luxury villa of a Swiss man, locals in Phuket demanded thatโ€ฆ

  • Phuket News2 foreigners in Phuket caught running businesses without licences

    2 foreigners in Phuket caught running businesses without licences

    Phuket Provincial Tourist Police arrested two foreigners for running their businesses, a money exchange shop and a travel agency, without licences. The arrests stem from a crackdown on illegal foreigners and their businesses following the Swiss man scandal. Prompted by the conflict between the Swiss man and the Thai doctor, as well as complaints from locals, all Phuket police departmentsโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsRestaurant encroachment threatens Hua Hin’s sandy shores

    Restaurant encroachment threatens Hua Hinโ€™s sandy shores

    Yamu Beach in Phuket may have just played second fiddle to an encroachment crisis engulfing the pristine sands of Hua Hin. Evidence surfaced on the Prachuap News Facebook page, showcasing a long line of eateries and guesthouses that have sunk their claws deep into Hua Hinโ€™s main beach. Witnesses describe a scene akin to invasion, with some structures extending aโ€ฆ

  • Phuket NewsPhuket anti-corruption commission probes Cape Yamu Villas land legitimacy

    Phuket anti-corruption commission probes Cape Yamu Villas land legitimacy

    A thorough investigation has been initiated by the Phuket branch of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC Phuket) into the legitimacy of land documents for the luxury Cape Yamu Villas. This probe was motivated by concerns about potential encroachment onto public land at Yamu Beach in Pa Klok and the possible involvement of corrupt officials. NACC Phuketโ€™s Director, Suwat Saowaran, alongsideโ€ฆ

  • Thailand HotelsFour Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort wins highly prestigious International Hotel Award 2023-24

    Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort wins highly prestigious International Hotel Award 2023-24

    Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort, which is nestled just steps from the sea on Phuketโ€™s sunset coast, is thrilled to announce that it has been honoured with a prestigious title at the International Hotel Awards 2023-24. In a glittering ceremony staged at The Savoy, the iconic London hotel, on February 22, 2024, Four Points by Sheraton Phuketโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsRussian roulette: Cops put brakes on illegal workers at Phuket car shop

    Russian roulette: Cops put brakes on illegal workers at Phuket car shop

    Officers from the Provincial Police Region 8 yesterday continued the recent crackdown on illegal foreigners by charging two Russian men for working at a car rental shop in the Cherng Talay sub-district in the Talang district of Phuket province. The Russian business owner also faced a charge for hiring foreigners without work permits. The investigation is on the back of localsโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsForeign man kicks up a storm over discriminatory bike rental policy in Phuket

    Foreign man kicks up a storm over discriminatory bike rental policy in Phuket

    A foreign man brought to light a discriminatory practice at a foreign-owned motorcycle rental shop in Phuket. The shop refused to serve his Thai wife and other Thai customers, justifying their decision by alleging that Thais frequently engage in motorcycle theft, complain excessively, and are unable to meet the necessary deposit requirements. The foreign man, using the account BlacksmithSolid2194, tookโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsUpdate: Villa owner’s violent act leads to demolition in beach assault scandal

    Update: Villa ownerโ€™s violent act leads to demolition in beach assault scandal

    Following the assault scandal of Swiss national Urs Fehr, aka David, Phuket Peninsula Estate Co., owner of beachfront villa No. 23, took a startling step today, sending a backhoe to erase the encroaching structures, including the contentious stairway. Before their obliteration, these steps had witnessed a fateful encounter on February 24. Swiss national David allegedly kicked 26 year old Drโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsForeign man caught on CCTV stealing Thai flag in Phuket (video)

    Foreign man caught on CCTV stealing Thai flag in Phuket (video)

    A CCTV camera caught a foreign man stealing a Thai flag from outside an office in Phuket. Thai netizens urged the police to take the case seriously as the Thai flag is highly respected by locals. The Jootee Tin Dredging Company shared CCTV footage of the theft to the Facebook page, Phuket Hotnews, today, March 5. The video shows aโ€ฆ

  • Phuket NewsSwiss national’s visa status under review following Phuket assault

    Swiss nationalโ€™s visa status under review following Phuket assault

    The visa status of a Swiss national, embroiled in an assault case in Phuket, is set to undergo review by the immigration police, according to Deputy Phuket Governor, Adul Chuthong. The Swiss national, known as Urs Fehr or David, whose visa is due to expire on March 13, is the operator of several Thai businesses and has a registered foundationโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsChinese tourist’s beach drive ends in Phuket sand trap (video)

    Chinese touristโ€™s beach drive ends in Phuket sand trap (video)

    A Chinese national on holiday ignored a warning sign advising against driving on the beach and subsequently ended up getting his car stuck in the sand at Kamala Beach in Phuket province. A local posted a video on his Facebook account, เธญเธฒเธกเธดเธ•เธฃ เธญเธฒเธกเธญ เธญเธดเธชเธฅเธฒเธก, at about 8am yesterday, March 3, showing a green Jeep partially submerged in the water atโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsForeign woman critisised for walking around Phuket in bikini (video)

    Foreign woman critisised for walking around Phuket in bikini (video)

    Facebook page Phuket Hotnews shared a video of a foreign woman walking around Phuket Old Town in a bikini, sparking criticism from Thai netizens. The Facebook page posted a video of the foreign woman in a black bikini last night, March 3. The caption saidโ€ฆ โ€œPhuket is super hot! A foreign tourist wore a bikini and walked around Phuket Oldโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsSwiss man targeted by Phuket locals demanding beach access restoration

    Swiss man targeted by Phuket locals demanding beach access restoration

    A Swiss man living in Phuket has been the target of a protest by over 500 locals and activists who gathered on Yamu beach in Thalang district. The protest took place on Sunday, following an incident in which the Swiss man allegedly assaulted a doctor. The masses demanded that the man be expelled from Phuket and that public access toโ€ฆ

  • Phuket NewsForeign mafia concerns raised in Phuket by UTN deputy

    Foreign mafia concerns raised in Phuket by UTN deputy

    In the stunning tourist hotspot of Phuket, a concerning situation has surfaced. Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, the Deputy leader of the United Thai Nation, has brought to light allegations of foreign mafia gangs operating within the area. This revelation comes after a recent visit to Phuket, during which Thanakorn conducted an inspection and collected information about the matter. Phuket, known for itsโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsBeach blunder: Swiss man and wife regret assaulting Thai doctor in Phuket (video)

    Beach blunder: Swiss man and wife regret assaulting Thai doctor in Phuket (video)

    An underfire Swiss man and his Thai wife apologised to a Thai doctor for physically assaulting and insulting her after she innocently sat on the steps to their beachside villa. The foreign man claims the incident was an accident, stating that he mistakenly identified the victim and her friend as a previous Chinese trespasser. The Thai doctor, 26 year oldโ€ฆ

  • Phuket NewsCrane truck plunges off steep Phuket road, driver tragically killed

    Crane truck plunges off steep Phuket road, driver tragically killed

    A tragic incident unfolded in the steep hills of Karon, Phuket, last night when a heavy-duty crane truck, burdened with cement pillars, plummeted off the side of a narrow, serpentine road. The unfortunate accident resulted in the driverโ€™s fatality, marking a gloomy end to February 29. The incident was reported to Police Captain Surasak Sudmuang of the Karon Police Stationโ€ฆ

  • Phuket NewsPhuket on course to become a top eco-industrial city by 2027

    Phuket on course to become a top eco-industrial city by 2027

    Earlier today, Phuket Provincial Hall played host to an informative workshop, aimed at fostering a comprehensive understanding of the plans to transform Phuket into a renowned eco-industrial city. This initiative was overseen by Phuket Vice Governor Sattha Thongkam, to disseminate knowledge on ideal methodologies for environmental preservation, protection, and restoration across diverse sectors. The workshop is deemed instrumental in aidingโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsSwiss man denies assaulting Thai woman, attributing incident as accident (video)

    Swiss man denies assaulting Thai woman, attributing incident as accident (video)

    A Swiss man denied physically assaulting a Thai female doctor for sitting on the steps of his luxury villa in Phuket, saying it was an accident when he stumbled on the stairs, causing his foot to accidentally kick the doctorโ€™s back. The 26 year old female doctor, Tarndao Chandam, took to social to share that a Swiss man, later identifiedโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsSwedish man arrested for fake euro currency caper in Phuket

    Swedish man arrested for fake euro currency caper in Phuket

    Police arrested a Swedish man in the Patong sub-district of Katu district, Phuket province, after discovering that he exchanged money using fake euro banknotes. Patong Police Station officers received a complaint from an employer at the Violet Money Exchange 2 on Saen Saai Road that a Swedish man was exchanging money using counterfeit euro notes at 1.50pm on February 26.โ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsBeach blues: Thai woman assaulted by Swiss man in Phuket

    Beach blues: Thai woman assaulted by Swiss man in Phuket

    A female doctor in Thailand is seeking justice after being attacked by a Swiss man for sitting on the staircase of his beachfront villa in Phuket. The foreign man is reported to be the owner of an elephant sanctuary with alleged connections with the high-ranking Thai police. The father of the victim, Chaiyachot Uttamang, took to Facebook to share theโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsForeign couple condemned for sex antics on Phuket beach (video)

    Foreign couple condemned for sex antics on Phuket beach (video)

    An allegedly outraged Thai voyeur shared a video capturing a foreign couple having sex on Patong Beach in Phuket on social media platforms. Locals condemned their act and demanded authorities to take action on the matter. The video of the foreign couple was shared on social media by a Thai motorist-cum-voyeur who rode a motorcycle past the scene. The incidentโ€ฆ

  • Phuket NewsChalong council proposes 132 million baht infrastructure projects

    Chalong council proposes 132 million baht infrastructure projects

    The bustling municipality of Chalong, in Phuket, held its inaugural council meeting of the year. On the agenda, a series of extensive projects requiring a hefty 132 million baht in funds were proposed. One of the standout projects includes an ambitious 28 million baht plan to revamp the well-trodden Soi Palai. The meeting was held at the municipal offices ofโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsThief nabs 127,000 baht worth of goods from tourists on Koh Samui

    Thief nabs 127,000 baht worth of goods from tourists on Koh Samui

    A brazen thief from Phuket got more than he bargained for when he attempted a hotel heist on Koh Samui, leaving two foreign tourists in dismay and authorities in hot pursuit. The Bo Phut Police, in a swift operation, apprehended 44 year old Prayat Lisem following reports from a distressed Polish couple, aged 32 and 30. The couple woke toโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsChinese tourist blasts parasail operators for profit-over-safety ethos

    Chinese tourist blasts parasail operators for profit-over-safety ethos

    The Thai governmentโ€™s plan to boost tourism faces another tough challenge after a Chinese woman, who suffered a broken leg while parasailing in Phuket, condemned Thai service providers for putting money before safety. She said, โ€œBusiness operators in Thailand only saw a foreign tourist like me as a source of income.โ€ The Chinese woman, identified as Nadahan on social media,โ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsMyanmar millionaires’ property buying spree in Thailand skyrockets

    Myanmar millionairesโ€™ property buying spree in Thailand skyrockets

    Myanmarโ€™s affluent elite have emerged as the unexpected champions of Thailandโ€™s luxury property market, outspending even their Chinese and Russian counterparts. According to real-estate moguls Colliers, high-spending buyers from Myanmar have been swooping up lavish properties across Thailandโ€™s bustling urban landscapes, becoming the new darlings of the countryโ€™s real estate realm. Karlo Pobre, the astute deputy managing director at Colliers,โ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsPhuket taxi rider denies sexually assault of German woman

    Phuket taxi rider denies sexually assault of German woman

    A German woman filed a complaint against a Thai motorcycle taxi rider in Phuket, accusing him of sexual assault. The suspect denied the allegation, claiming that the foreign woman hugged him throughout the ride. The victim, a 37 year old German woman, reported the sexual assault to the Mueang Phuket Police Station yesterday, February 26. The foreign victim said the incidentโ€ฆ

  • Things To DoWhy Blue Tree Phuket is the best place for family fun

    Why Blue Tree Phuket is the best place for family fun

    Looking for a place where the whole family can have fun and beat the heat in style? Blue Tree Phuket is your answer! Located close to Bangtao Beach, this all-encompassing leisure and lifestyle centre has something for every member of the family. From its famous Crystal Blue Lagoon and spine-tingling water slides to playgrounds and delectable dining options, hereโ€™s whyโ€ฆ

  • Phuket NewsPhuket’s traffic crisis: over 500,000 vehicles clog the island’s roads

    Phuketโ€™s traffic crisis: over 500,000 vehicles clog the islandโ€™s roads

    The Thai holiday resort of Phuket is grappling with a serious traffic problem. Senate Transportation Commission Chairman, General Yodyut Bunyathikarn, was informed on his recent visit to the island that over half a million vehicles are congesting the roads. Gen. Yodyutโ€™s two-day visit aimed to understand the issues and challenges in implementing transportation and infrastructure projects in Phuket. During a meeting atโ€ฆ