Wichit
- Phuket News
Burmese man arrested after attempted rape in Phuket
A Myanmar national has been arrested for the attempted rape of a 57 year old woman in Wichit after her son’s sudden arrival forced the attacker to flee. The horrifying incident unfolded at around 1pm on Saturday, February 15, when the victim, identified as Kai, was asleep in her home. The suspect, Soe Aung, allegedly broke in, restrained her, and…
- Thailand News
Teenage kicks: Phuket teen nabbed in firearms face-off
In a dramatic turn of events on Saturday night, police in Wichit swooped in to arrest a teenager following a tense showdown involving unregistered firearms among a group of youths in Saphan Hin, Phuket. The night-time drama led to two firearms and ammunition being seized. The chaos erupted around 10.20pm, November 30, when police received urgent reports of teenagers causing…
- Thailand News
Phuket rescue drama: Autistic boy, relative saved from deadly well
In a rescue drama fit for the big screen, a ten year old autistic boy and his would-be saviour found themselves ensnared in a nail-biting predicament yesterday afternoon in Phuket. The daring rescue unfolded at a construction site in Wichit, near Naka Weekend Market, where a mundane renovation turned into a life-or-death situation. The chaos kicked off when the youngster,…
