Filipino man arrested in Phuket for 252 days of overstay
Phuket –
 A 55-year-old Filipino man was arrested in Kathu for 252 days of overstaying his legal visa conditions.
The Phuket Immigration office told the Phuket Express that yesterday (December 2nd) a team of Phuket...
Thailand’s First Drone Delivery Service Launched in Phuket
Phuket –
The first drone delivery service in Thailand was launched in Phuket to support the ‘Smart City’ project by using technology in international tourism cities.
The Grand Opening - 1st Drone Delivery Service yesterday (January...
UPDATE: Gunman Who Injured Two People on Phuket Bus Found Dead
Phuket –
A gunman who opened fire on a traveling bus in Phuket that injured two people has been found dead in the bus interior.
Our previous story:
Two people on a bus in Phuket have sustained...
Raid on Illegal Bar on Bangla Road in Patong Leads to Rescue of Six...
Patong –
An illegal bar on Bangla Road in Patong was raided uncovering underage prostitutes with six victims rescued. Two suspects were arrested who claim the real bar owner is a foreigner.
Last night (March 15th)...
UPDATE: Phuket Tsunami Warning Sirens Did NOT Malfunction, Say Officials
Phuket –
Relevant officials have confirmed that tsunami sirens have not malfunctioned after a warning sound came from tsunami warning towers in Kamala, Karon, and Cherng Talay in the middle of the night yesterday, April...
Kathu District Chief Transferred to Nakhon Si Thammarat
Kathu-
The Kathu District Chief has been transferred to be the Chang Klang District Chief in Nakhon Si Thammarat.
Our previous story:
Officials from the Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) led by Mr. Narong Thipsiri...
Suspect Allegedly Steals a Million Baht from a Foreigner’s House in Thalang
Thalang –
Suspect(s) allegedly stole a million baht in cash from a foreigner’s house in Thalang.
The Thalang Police told the Phuket Express that they were notified of the incident over the past weekend. The thief...
German Tourist in Phuket Drowns on Local Beach
Phuket –
A 52-year-old German man drowned after he went swimming with his 11-year-old son at Karon Beach.
The Chalong Police were notified of the incident at 8:50 P.M. on Monday evening (August 7th) at...
Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Tuk Tuk Taxi Shooting, and more
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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...
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...