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, October 14th to Sunday October 20th, 2024.
1. An overstaying German man was arrested after he tested positive for methamphetamine.
Overstaying German Man Arrested in Patong after Tested Positive for Meth
A 29-year-old male German was arrested for these above issues at a room at an unidentified hotel on the Pracha Nukroh Road.
2. A 34-year-old male Italian tourist who got lost in a forest in Sakoo was found safe.
He told officers that he was safe and had found the way out from the forest by himself.
3. A foundation for safety handed landslide warning devices to the Karon Municipality.
The device measures the level of rainfall and analyzes the possibility of flash floods and landslides.
4. At least 48 victims in Phuket have filed reports against The Icon Group with damages costing 12.5 million Baht.
At Least 12.5 Million Baht Damages in Phuket Involved with Icon Group
There are at least 48 victims in Phuket who filed reports against The Icon Group.
5. Phuket’s high-end real estate market is booming, with luxury villas and condominiums valued over 100 million baht attracting significant interest from both Thai and international buyers.
Luxury Villas and Condominiums in Phuket Gain Popularity Among Thai and Foreign Buyers
The data indicates a growing popularity of luxury accommodations among Thai and foreign buyers.
That’s it for this week. Be safe!
