Phuket

  • Phuket NewsFestival coming up at Sarasin Bridge in Phuket and Phang Nga
    Tara AbhasakunWednesday, February 15, 2023
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    Festival coming up at Sarasin Bridge in Phuket and Phang Nga

    A festival is coming up at Sarasin Bridge, which connects Thailand’s island province of Phuket with Phang Nga province. This will be the 13th time the festival, called the ‘Baan Phi Muang Nong’ project, has been held. The festival will start on Friday, February 17, and last until Sunday, February 19. The festival will dazzle attendees with fireworks shows, live…

  • Phuket NewsOver 100 Phuket couples tie the knot on Valentine’s Day
    Tara AbhasakunWednesday, February 15, 2023
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    Over 100 Phuket couples tie the knot on Valentine’s Day

    Over 100 happy Phuket couples officially tied the knot on Valentine’s Day yesterday. The couples registered their marriages at the Mueang Phuket District Office. To congratulate the newlyweds, District Chief Pairoj Srilamoon gave the couples souvenirs, including hotel vouchers for the first 20 couples. All couples were presented with special frames for their marriage certificates. The couples also had a…

  • Crime NewsCanadian placed on ‘watchlist’ over Thai girlfriend’s death in Phuket
    leahTuesday, February 14, 2023
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    Canadian placed on ‘watchlist’ over Thai girlfriend’s death in Phuket

    UPDATE Deputy national police chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn said the Canadian man whose girlfriend was found hanged in Phuket, southern Thailand, last week has been placed on a “watchlist” and will be investigated. The deceased, 31 year old Wanvisa Riewklang, reported her boyfriend, 51 year old “Landy” to the police for alleged assault just days before her death. Wanvisa’s…

  • Thailand video newsFishing Crew Rescued After 1 month at Sea in Thailand | Thailand News Today
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    Fishing Crew Rescued After 1 month at Sea in Thailand | Thailand News Today

      Phuket fishing crew rescued after almost one month at sea A Phuket fishing crew survived for nearly one month at sea after their boat, the Soi Sakul Petch, suffered engine failure a week after it departed from the island in southern Thailand on January 19. The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) launched a huge search operation after losing contact with the boat, combining marine and…

  • Thailand video newsPhuket police can’t catch foreigner stealing tourists’ credit cards for shopping sprees | GMT
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    Phuket police can’t catch foreigner stealing tourists’ credit cards for shopping sprees | GMT

    In today’s episode, Phuket police can’t catch foreigner stealing tourists’ credit cards for shopping sprees, Phuket rescuers bring French tourists lost in forest to safety, Man accuses son of drugging him and killing his wife to steal 65 million baht, Report finds most Thais don’t understand climate change, and Stop Corrupt officers in Thailand ‘PM Prayut said’

  • Phuket NewsPhuket police can’t catch foreigner stealing tourists’ credit cards for shopping sprees
    leahMonday, February 13, 2023
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    Phuket police can’t catch foreigner stealing tourists’ credit cards for shopping sprees

    A foreign man has made a habit of stealing credit cards from tourists in Phuket, southern Thailand, to go on expensive shopping sprees. He has managed to avoid arrest so far. The same foreign man of unknown nationality is pickpocketing tourists in the Patong area of Phuket and using fake passports to make purchases of expensive items in bulk like…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket officials warn tourists to beware of jellyfish
    Tara AbhasakunMonday, February 13, 2023
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    Phuket officials warn tourists to beware of jellyfish

    Phuket officials are warning tourists to beware of potentially dangerous jellyfish while enjoying the island’s beaches. The warning issued today comes after more than 30 visitors reported being stung by jellyfish at Kata Beach last week, with most experiencing mild symptoms. In response to this, signs have been placed at over 20 popular tourist destinations around Phuket, including Patong, Nai…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket rescuers bring French tourists lost in forest to safety
    Tara AbhasakunMonday, February 13, 2023
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    Phuket rescuers bring French tourists lost in forest to safety

    Phuket rescuers brought two French tourists lost in a forest to safety between last night and this morning. The tourists, a man identified only as Victor, and his girlfriend, had arrived in Phuket earlier yesterday and decided to go for a walk on a local beach. The couple followed a trail up the Nai Thon mountain but found themselves lost and…

  • Crime NewsCIB arrest 15-year fugitive wanted for double murder
    Neill FrondeMonday, February 13, 2023
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    CIB arrest 15-year fugitive wanted for double murder

    Justice has been finally served on an old open criminal case. After 15 years of being on the run, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of the Royal Thai Police Crime Suppression Division announced a man wanted in connection with the murder of a wealthy couple in Phuket has been arrested. The CIB in Bangkok confirmed an arrest in a cold…

  • Phuket NewsBlaze severely damages Phuket luxury villa
    Tara AbhasakunMonday, February 13, 2023
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    Blaze severely damages Phuket luxury villa

    A massive blaze severely damaged a luxury villa in the Cherng Talay neighbourhood of Phuket‘s Thalang district on Saturday morning. Four fire trucks were deployed to the scene to find the fire rapidly spreading. It took firefighters around two hours to fully put out the flames at the villa on Soi Pasak 1. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. However, several…

  • Crime NewsRussian arrested acting illegally as tour guide
    Neill FrondeSunday, February 12, 2023
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    Russian arrested acting illegally as tour guide

    In Thailand, many jobs are earmarked as being only for Thai people. Even if a foreigner or expat had a business visa and a work permit, they are barred from certain fields. But in Phuket this week, a Russian man was arrested working as a tour guide which is forbidden for foreigners without any visas or permits. Pavel Maslennikov, a…

  • Phuket NewsGraffitist spray paints anti-Putin slogan in Phuket
    Tara AbhasakunFriday, February 10, 2023
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    Graffitist spray paints anti-Putin slogan in Phuket

    A graffitist spray painted an anti-Putin slogan on a large rock on a Phuket beach. The Phuket News reported that the slogan criticising Russia’s president on the rock at Nai Thon Beach was first spotted by a foreigner yesterday morning. Lifeguards confirmed that the graffiti had not been on the rock at 7pm the night before it was found. Lifeguard…

  • Thailand NewsSuspected Jimi Sandhu hitman in Canadian jail wants to face trial in Thailand
    leahFriday, February 10, 2023
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    Suspected Jimi Sandhu hitman in Canadian jail wants to face trial in Thailand

    A Canadian man accused of being a hitman in the murder of Indian gangster Jimi Sandhu in Phuket last year said he wants to face trial in Thailand despite having to potentially face the death penalty. Canadian Forces veteran Matthew Dupre is one suspect accused of murdering Sandu in February last year on behalf of a Canadian-based gang. Sandu did not…

  • Crime NewsPolice catch Kazakhstani overstayer with fake passport stamps in Phuket
    Tara AbhasakunFriday, February 10, 2023
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    Police catch Kazakhstani overstayer with fake passport stamps in Phuket

    Immigration police caught a Kazakhstani overstayer with fake passport stamps at Phuket International Airport. The woman was identified as 27 year old Xeniya Kopeikina. An officer stated that authorities are now charging Kopeikina for using counterfeit documents, as well as overstaying her visa in the country for 89 days, The Phuket Express reported. Kopeikina was arrested and will be facing…

  • Thailand NewsBREAKING: 2 victims shot on a Phuket minibus, gunman refuses to surrender
    Petch PetpailinFriday, February 10, 2023
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    BREAKING: 2 victims shot on a Phuket minibus, gunman refuses to surrender

    A deranged gunman shot a male and female passenger on a Phuket-Phattalung minibus at 6.49am today. The assailant remains inside the minibus, currently surrounded by police officers attempting to negotiate a peaceful surrender. According to a report on Channel 3, the incident happened just after the Phuket-Phattalung minibus departed from the bus terminal. The bus travelled about 1 kilometre when…

  • EntertainmentPhuket and Krabi featured in new Czech film ‘Ostrov’ or ‘The Island’
    Ann CarterThursday, February 9, 2023
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    Phuket and Krabi featured in new Czech film ‘Ostrov’ or ‘The Island’

    Thailand’s Phuket and Krabi have been featured in a new Czech film titled Ostrov or The Island. The film premiered on February 1 in Prague and gives a nod to Thailand’s tourism campaign “Visit Thailand Year 2023: Amazing New Chapters.” According to TAT News, the Tourism Authority of Thailand says the film showcases the nation’s experience-based tourism efforts. And, it…

  • Crime News500k baht stolen from Singaporean family in Phuket villa
    Neill FrondeWednesday, February 8, 2023
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    500k baht stolen from Singaporean family in Phuket villa

    A Singaporean family’s vacation in Phuket was spoiled after their villa was burgled of over 485,000 baht worth of valuables, including two Louis Vuitton crossbody bags. The family of eight were visiting the beach destination from January 22 to 29 and were robbed at the tail end of their holiday. They had moved into a private seven-bedroom villa they booked…

  • Phuket NewsHigh Stakes: Police shut down Phuket cannabis store for 30 days due to gambling
    leahWednesday, February 8, 2023
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    High Stakes: Police shut down Phuket cannabis store for 30 days due to gambling

    Police ordered the closure of ‘Hi Kush’ cannabis store in Phuket, southern Thailand, for 30 days, from yesterday February 7 to March 8, after finding evidence of gambling at the establishment. Officers from Phuket City Police Station arrested a man named Ratchakrit and 13 others for, “organising gambling (poker), gambling at a property without permission and conspiracy to gamble.” The…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket Police help Russian woman get her pricey diamond earrings back
    Tara AbhasakunWednesday, February 8, 2023
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    Phuket Police help Russian woman get her pricey diamond earrings back

    Phuket Police helped a Russian woman get her pricey diamond earrings back yesterday after she accidentally left them at a guesthouse at Nai Yang Beach last month. The woman, 42 year old Elena Zholobetskaia, realised that her 70,000 baht earrings were missing while she was travelling in Koh Samui, after she had already checked out of the guesthouse, The Phuket…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket fishing crew missing since last month
    Tara AbhasakunWednesday, February 8, 2023
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    Phuket fishing crew missing since last month

    Crew members of a fishing boat in Phuket have been missing since last month. The boat, named Soi Sakun Petch, was captained by Roong Luekamwong and had three other crew members on board, including one Thai national and two Myanmar nationals. According to the Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command, the boat had set out to fish in the Southwest…

  • Tourism NewsChinese tour groups begin landing in Thailand again
    Neill FrondeTuesday, February 7, 2023
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    Chinese tour groups begin landing in Thailand again

    The first direct tour group flights from mainland China to Thailand marked a milestone in the recovery of the Thai tourism industry. One flight landed at Don Mueang International Airport yesterday morning with 40 Chinese tour group members and 90 other travellers. The second landed in the afternoon in Phuket. In total, 13 flights with tour groups from China landed…

  • Phuket NewsForeigners, particularly Russians, accused of working illegally in Phuket
    Petch PetpailinTuesday, February 7, 2023
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    Foreigners, particularly Russians, accused of working illegally in Phuket

    The Phuket Information Centre (ศูนย์ข้อมูลภูเก็ต) Facebook page accused foreigners, particularly Russians, of operating illegal businesses and working illegally in Phuket. Phuket Information Centre Facebook page shared with its followers last Sunday, February 5, that… “A lot of foreigners stay and work in Phuket, both legally and illegally. Recently, a group of foreigners started a car rental business. They offered both…

  • Phuket NewsThailand’s tourism industry struggles to deal with chronic labour shortage
    Bob ScottMonday, February 6, 2023
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    Thailand’s tourism industry struggles to deal with chronic labour shortage

    Thailand is facing a major crisis: the Land of Smiles’ tourism industry is struggling to deal with its chronic labour shortage. With over 11 million foreign tourists visiting Thailand since the country’s reopening in July 2022, the country is facing a major shortage of workers. According to data from the Labour Ministry, popular tourist destinations such as Phuket, Chiang Mai,…

  • Phuket NewsTourist Police and Good Samaritan rescue American lost on Phuket trail
    Tara AbhasakunSunday, February 5, 2023
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    Tourist Police and Good Samaritan rescue American lost on Phuket trail

    Phuket Tourist Police, with the help of a Good Samaritan, rescued an American man lost on a trail near the Krating Cape in Karon. According to the Phuket Tourist Police, the man, who has not been identified, called the Tourist Police call centre for assistance at 1155. He reported that he was walking along the trail and was unable to…

  • Thailand video newsReasons Why You Should Live in Kamala Phuket feat. Twin Palms Residences Montazure
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    Reasons Why You Should Live in Kamala Phuket feat. Twin Palms Residences Montazure

    https://youtu.be/qmPuOmWzfsc Kamala Phuket is an amazing place to live! Located in Thailand, this vibrant city is known for its culture, beautiful beaches, and delicious food. With a range of activities, from relaxing on the beach to exploring the city’s vibrant nightlife, there’s something for everyone in Kamala Phuket. The city is also known for its affordable living costs and strong…

  • Crime NewsPhuket taxi drivers call for authorities to get tough on illegal drivers
    Tara AbhasakunSaturday, February 4, 2023
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    Phuket taxi drivers call for authorities to get tough on illegal drivers

    Phuket taxi drivers are calling for authorities to get tough on illegal drivers. On Thursday, over 100 drivers protested about the issue at Phuket City Hall. The president of the Patong Taxi Operators Association, Thinnakorn Chommueang, said that local, legal taxi drivers on the island province were suffering, especially those operating through apps. He said… “Therefore would like to demand…

  • Crime NewsPolice bust Belarusian man in Phuket for allegedly stealing cash, crypto from Russians
    Tara AbhasakunFriday, February 3, 2023
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    Police bust Belarusian man in Phuket for allegedly stealing cash, crypto from Russians

    UPDATE Police busted a Belarusian man in Phuket who allegedly helped to steal tens of thousands of dollars in cash and cryptocurrency from Russians in the island province. The man, 36 year old Georgi Gavrylchyk, was allegedly part of a group of three suspects who attacked two Russians on Soi Cherng Talay 16 for US$20,000 in cash, and US$25,000 in a crypto…

  • Crime NewsThieves rob Phuket 7-Eleven a day before it closes down
    Tara AbhasakunFriday, February 3, 2023
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    Thieves rob Phuket 7-Eleven a day before it closes down

    Two thieves robbed a 7-Eleven in Phuket on Tuesday, just a day before it was set to close down. The two men snatched 1,826 baht from the store’s two female staff at gunpoint, The Phuket News reported. Thalang Police arrived at the scene and reviewed the CCTV footage. The footage showed two men on a motorbike circling the store twice…

  • Crime NewsPhuket Russian allegedly stole tens of thousands of dollars in cash and crypto
    Tara AbhasakunFriday, February 3, 2023
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    Phuket Russian allegedly stole tens of thousands of dollars in cash and crypto

    A Russian man in Phuket allegedly stole tens of thousands of dollars in cash and cryptocurrency from other Russians. Region 8 Police said they arrested the man, 32 year old Dnitry Shergin, on Wednesday, over a crime he allegedly committed on December 11. The two victims said that in the early morning on December 11, a group of foreign suspects threatened…

  • Thailand NewsQatar Airways launches thrice daily flights to Phuket
    leahWednesday, February 1, 2023
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    Qatar Airways launches thrice daily flights to Phuket

    Qatari flag carrier Qatar Airways is launching three flights per day between Doha and Phuket in southern Thailand starting today, February 1, to meet the ever-growing demand. The additional flights bring the airline’s number of services to Thailand up to seven per day, including four flights to and from Bangkok. Doha is a major Middle Eastern transport hub and most…