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 28th to Sunday November 3rd, 2024.
1. A third dugong was found dead in Karon.
This raises many concerns among environmentalists and marine conservationists over what could be causing the sudden increase in deaths of dugongs in the area.
2. An alleged Nigerian drug dealer was arrested in front of a hotel in Patong with cocaine.
Alleged Nigerian Drug Dealer Arrested with Cocaine in Patong
The arrest follows after the Patong Police operated a sting operation to buy cocaine from the Nigerian suspect.
3. An illegal Russian tour guide was arrested in Phuket Old Town
Tour guides are a protected occupation in Thailand and that work permits and visas are unavailable to foreigners for this job.
4. A woman sustained injuries after being struck by a mysterious bullet while standing in front of a house in Sri Soonthorn.
Mysterious Bullet Injures Woman on Halloween Night in Thalang
While she was talking on her mobile phone in front of the house, she felt something fall onto her arm, causing pain and a bleeding wound.
5. A gunman was arrested after opening fire on a man in Rawai.
They started fighting. During the struggle, the gun allegedly accidentally discharged, injuring the victim.
That’s it for this week. Be safe!
