Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Thai Prime Minister Visited Phuket, and More
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...
Newborn baby boy found abandoned on park bench in Phuket
Phuket-
A newborn baby boy was found abandoned on a park bench in the Patong area of Phuket early this morning, Wednesday, September 23, 2020.
Pol Lt. Col. Sarit Butnongsaeng, deputy chief of the Patong police,...
Thai Prime Minister to discuss plans of pilot tourist provinces reopening in Thailand, including...
Bangkok -
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O'Cha is planning to discuss the reopening of pilot tourist provinces in Thailand during an online conference with the Center for Economic Situation Administration (CESA) tomorrow, June 4th.
The discussion will include...
Phuket to strengthen Covid-19 measurements including limiting alcohol sales and drinks in restaurants
Phuket –
Phuket officials last night (July 18th) announced another measurement and temporary closure of places to "prevent the spread of Covid-19". The order was issued by Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew which takes effect tomorrow...
More strict preventive measures implemented in Phuket, following concerning number of Covid-19 infections
Phuket -
Phuket authorities have ordered more strict preventive measures following increasing Covid-19 infections on the island, especially in Soi Bangla, Patong.
Pichet Panaphong, Deputy Governor of Phuket, revealed to the Associated Press yesterday, November 27th,...
Announcement: TPN media launches The Phuket Express, a Phuket version of our news
Phuket, Thailand-
 We have started a Phuket version of our news with our own on-the-ground teams and reporters based in Phuket, following suggestions from our readers previously.
 Some of our readers may have noticed...
Dozens of foreigners in Phuket allegedly defrauded by visa agency, police investigating
Phuket –
 Multiple news outlets have reported an estimated 100 foreigners in Phuket have allegedly been defrauded by a visa agency.
Facebook page ‘Help Crime Victim Club’ posted earlier this week that a visa agent...
UPDATE: Seven people identified by health officials as high-risk for monkey pox in Phuket...
Phuket –
 According to the Thai health authorities, seven people have been identified as being at high risk for monkeypox in Phuket and are being tested and monitored after the third confirmed monkeypox case,...
Residents in Thalang, Phuket suffer from flooding after heavy rain hits Phuket again
Thalang –
Residents have suffered from flooding while traffic was delayed for many kilometers on the Thep Kasattri main road in Sri Soonthorn, Thalang after heavy rain hit Phuket again.
The heavy rain hit Phuket again...
Body of missing Russian woman in Phuket found
Patong –
The body of a missing Russian woman in Phuket from Thalang was found floating near Patong Beach on Day 6 of a major island wide search.
The Thalang District Chief reported this morning (October...