Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Vegetarian Festival Street Processions, and More
Hello, Phuket Express Readers and Supporters!
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...
Police in Bangkok Warn of Pickpockets at Popular Markets
Bangkok –
Police in Bangkok visited the Chatuchak Market this past weekend to ensure tourist safety after many tourists reported that items were stolen from their bags by clever pickpockets.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAPpzmZYU1g
The Bangsue Police led by...
UPDATE: Family Pleads with Thailand Top Cop “Big Joke” to Find Missing German Businessman...
Pattaya —
A desperate family of a missing German real estate tycoon, Mr. Hans Peter Mack, petitioned the deputy national police chief, Pol. Lt. Gen. Surachate Hakparn, widely known by his nickname "Big Joke," to...
Video news: Hear about the Phuket Sandbox from those who are going through it
Hear about the Phuket Sandbox experience directly from those who are going through it. From our media partners and the Thai Tourism Authority. Their statements and opinions are their own.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j95cRQ0DYfE
Indian Man Allegedly Strangles Woman in Pattaya to Death and Later Fatally Jumps Into...
Pattaya —
An Indian man was believed to have strangled his Thai girlfriend to death in Pattaya and later jumped into a river in Chachoengsao to take his own life, according to Pattaya police. His...
Bangkok Governor Pledges To Cut Songkran Road Deaths By Half, Curb Alcohol Drinking
National —
Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt aimed to halve traffic-related deaths in the Bangkok area from 13 in 2022 to 6 people in 2023.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFd977wIVgc&t=2s
Chadchart along with Bangkok officials from various departments yesterday discussed safety measures...
UPDATE: Bangkok Governor Inspects Collapsed Overpass Bridge, Says Construction Likely Flawed
Bangkok —
Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt inspected an overpass bridge that collapsed at dusk yesterday while under construction in Bangkok's Lat Krabang district. The cause of the catastrophic accident is still under investigation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c54Ta967J9A
First our previous...
Seven people arrested during mandatory curfew time near Jomtien beach
Pattaya –
Seven people, composed of three foreigners and four Thai nationals, were arrested last night (July 29th) near Jomtien beach during the mandatory Covid-19 curfew time of 9:00 P.M. to 4:00 A.M.
Here, first, is...
Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Foreigners arrested for Theft and More
Hello, Phuket Express Readers and Supporters!
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...
VIDEO: A look at a very special Kids Day Out in Pattaya for disadvantaged...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7pISCTcxCU
The original version of this article appeared on our sister website, The Pattaya News, owned by our parent company TPN media.
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
Help support The Pattaya News in 2023!