Phuket
Latest Phuket news, including tourism updates, government policies, and local developments.
- Road deaths
British expat killed in Phuket traffic accident
A tragic traffic incident claimed the life of a 65…
- Phuket News
Man mistakenly shot as mouse deer in Phuket jungle
Phuket’s Karon View Point jungle was the scene of a…
- Phuket News
Uzbekistan tourist dies after ignoring rip current warning in Phuket
A strong rip current at Kata Noi Beach in Phuket…
- Road deaths
Fatal accident on Patong Hill Phuket claims two lives
A fatal accident occurred last night on Phra Baramee Road…
- Phuket News
Man’s body discovered in Phuket jungle: No signs of foul play
The body of 40 year old man was discovered at…
- Phuket News
British man arrested at Phuket Airport for possession of cocaine
Police arrested a British man at Phuket International Airport on…
- Expats
British man lost in Thailand, family issues SOS appeal
The family of a British man issued an SOS after…
- Phuket News
Phuket governor inspects aerator for canal odour control
Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat recently examined the aerator installed in…
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French tourists arrested in Phuket for damaging police chain
Phuket police recently apprehended two French tourists in Patong, Loma…
- Phuket News
Phuket man narrowly escapes as electric motorcycle bursts into flames
A 28 year old man, Wichuthat Chotchuang, narrowly avoided harm…
- Phuket News
Woman jumps off bridge in Phuket due to chronic depression
A 32 year old woman contending with chronic depression jumped…
- Phuket News
Thaksin Shinawatra’s leisure trip to Phuket sparks controversy
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra stirred controversy following his…
- Thailand News
Foreign man attacked after allegedly slapping Phuket transwoman
A foreign man suffered a gang assault after allegedly slapping…
- Phuket News
Fatal motorbike crash in Phuket raises road safety concerns
A fatal accident occurred in Phuket early today when a…
- Phuket News
Growing drug problem grips Phuket as arrests increase by 6.21%
Phuket, an island mainly known for its tourism, is grappling…
- Phuket News
Unidentified foreign woman’s body found on Phuket beach
In Phuket, a foreign woman’s body was discovered floating in…
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English tourist assaults tuk tuk driver over fare dispute in Phuket
An English traveller in Phuket has been caught in a…
- Phuket News
German tourist fined 1,000 baht for parking SUV on Phuket Beach
A German tourist found himself in hot water after his…
- Phuket News
Phuket Town’s southern side to face major power cut tomorrow
A significant power interruption is set to impact a substantial…
- Thailand News
Phuket’s tram feasibility study on track for smooth ride ahead
The much-awaited tram project in Phuket, set to link Phuket…
- Phuket News
Outrage as man unlawfully removes wheel lock from bike in Phuket
A foreign individual sparked outrage on social media after he was…
- Thailand News
Syrian nationals detained in Phuket for alleged forged passports
A trio of Syrian nationals were detained by the Immigration…
- Thailand News
Phuket pickup truck road mishap kills three, injures seven
A tragic road accident occurred on Southern Road when a…
- Thailand News
Phuket governor endorses special administrative status transition
Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat openly endorsed the move for Phuket…
- Thailand News
Phuket firefighters avert potential disaster at fried ice cream shop
A potential disaster was averted in the wee hours of…
- Thailand News
Israeli arrested in Phuket for illegal possession of 3 macaques
Police acted on a tip-off arresting an Israeli businessman at…
- Crime News
Phuket tattoo artist arrested for sexually assaulting minor
A prominent tattoo artist was finally apprehended at a Phuket lodging…
- Thailand News
Australians in Phuket gain easy access to visa services
From Monday, April 29, Australians residing in Phuket can access…
- Phuket News
Phuket crackdown on organised crime seizes over 500 million baht
Phuket became the centre of a significant crackdown on organised…
- Road deaths
Truck’s brake breakdown turns car care into car scare in Phuket
A catastrophic brake failure led to a 10-wheeled truck crashing…
