The following is our weekly feature in which we highlight the top local stories in our area of Phuket from the past week. The number of stories differs from week to week.
These are chosen and curated by our editorial team and are designed for our readers to get a quick “catch-up” of important stories they may have missed. We publish many stories daily and it is easy to lose track of important events or changes in our area. We do national recaps in a separate article, this is only the top local stories in Phuket.
They are in no particular order of importance but roughly in order of publishing. These are from Monday, July 15th to Sunday July 21st, 2024.
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Heavy rain and strong winds across Thalang, Mueang Phuket, and Kathu districts, causing damage to residents’ properties.
Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Cause Extensive Damage Across Phuket Districts
A heavy storm struck Phuket on Wednesday in the early morning (July 17th) and brought down trees and power poles and flights were delayed.
Heavy Storms Strike Phuket, Causes Damage and Delays Flights
2. Three taxi motorbike riders appeared to attack a foreigner near a taxi stall in Patong, according to a viral social media video.
Taxi Motorbike Riders Appear to Attack Foreigner in Patong – VIDEO
Three taxi motorbike riders have been charged after they allegedly attacked a Kuwaiti tourist in Patong.
UPDATE: Taxi Motorbike Riders Charged after Attacking Kuwaiti in Patong
3. A British driver was arrested after being caught on a dash cam crossing a central reservation in Wichit, Phuket City.
British Driver Arrested in Wichit for Reckless Driving- VIDEO
The footage appears to show an orange pickup truck crossing the central reservation on Chao Fa Suan Luang Road, behind Suan Luang Public Park (The Chalerm Prakiet Rama 9 Public Park).
4. A foreign suspect who was allegedly involved in child sexual exploitation during a bar raid on Bangla Road in Patong last year was sentenced to 1,073 Years Imprisonment.
UPDATE: Foreign Suspect Sentenced to 1,073 Years Imprisonment Over Patong Child Sexual Exploitation
The name of the suspect was not released to the media, nor their nationality.
5. A young Indian tourist is in critical condition after reportedly ignoring red flags and swimming at Karon Beach.
Indian Tourist in Critical Condition After Ignoring Red Flags at Karon Beach
The tourist has been identified by the police only as Mr. Kartik, a 20-year-old Indian national.
That’s it for this week. Be safe!
