Phuket Initiates ’Crime-Free’ Tourism Safety Scheme
PRESS RELEASE:
(NNT) - Phuket province has initiated the ’Phuket Crime Free’ scheme to enhance the safety of international tourists during the high season.
The project, established through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), involves collaboration...
American Tourist in Phuket Dies after Snorkeling in Phang Nga
Phuket –
An American tourist in Phuket has been pronounced dead after snorkeling at an island in Phang Nga.
The Phuket Marine Police told the Phuket Express that on Wednesday (November 22nd), they were notified from...
UPDATE: Suspect Involved in Dusit College Shooting in Bangkok Surrenders in Phuket
Phuket –
The last suspect who was allegedly involved in the shooting of a Dusit Technical College student in Bangkok has surrendered to police in Thalang.
Our previous story:
On November 20th, 2023, Dusit police officers received...
Villas Raided in Rawai for Allegedly Being Involved in Major Illegal Online Gambling Website
Rawai –
The DSI raided two luxury villas in Rawai after a suspect was found allegedly being involved in a major illegal online gambling website.
The Department of Special Investigations (DSI) based in Bangkok reported...
UPDATE: Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Bangla Shooting
Patong –
A suspect has been charged with attempted murder after a shooting near Bang La Road, Patong, which injured three people.
Our previous story:
At the incident scene in the Kathu district, authorities found three victims,...
Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Bangla 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...
Brazen Shooting in Patong, Phuket, Leaves Three People Injured
Patong —
In a shocking incident that occurred early in the morning today, a former bar worker went on a shooting rampage in the parking lot of Soi Lao near Bang La Road, Patong, and...
Australian Man Arrested at Phuket Airport After Handing Passport to Immigration Officers with Cocaine...
Phuket –
A 26-year-old Australian man was arrested at Phuket International Airport after he arrived and handed his passport to officers with cocaine inside.
The Phuket Immigration told the Phuket Express that on Tuesday (November 14th)...
British Man Arrested After Allegedly Dropping Gun in Rawai Nightclub
Rawai –
A British man was arrested after he allegedly dropped a gun in an entertainment venue in Rawai, bringing the attention of law enforcement. He even reportedly left Thailand and came back before he...
Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Indian Tourists Arrive on Free Visa Exemption...
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...