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Speeding wipeout Phuket taxi driver named, charge confirmed
Speeding wipeout Phuket taxi driver named, charge confirmed
PHUKET: Police have named the speeding Phuket taxi driver who wiped out six vehicles and killed a motorbike rider on Tuesday morning (Oct 30) and confirmed the charges against him.
Catch-and-release for Phuket slow loris tout
Catch-and-release for Phuket slow loris tout
PHUKET: A slow loris tout who charged tourists in Kata to have their photo taken with the furry, nocturnal creature has been arrested, and released on bail the same night.
Phuket taxi driver charged for killing motorbike rider in deadly wipeout
Phuket taxi driver charged for killing motorbike rider in deadly wipeout
PHUKET: The driver of a registered Phuket taxi vehicle has been charged with reckless driving causing death after wiping out six cars and a motorbike in Thalang yesterday morning (Oct 30) – killing the motorbike driver.
Hopes in major Phoenix salvage move fall short
Hopes in major Phoenix salvage move fall short
PHUKET: Hopes that the operation to recover the sunken ‘Phoenix’ tour boat would see the wreck moved to the halfway point from where it can be floated to the surface fell short today (Oct 30) as the salvage team managed to move the boat only 40 metres.
Fake goods raid hits 25 stores in Patong, B42mn in goods seized
Fake goods raid hits 25 stores in Patong, B42mn in goods seized
PHUKET: A mass raid on 25 shops along Bangla Rd, Patong, last night saw more than 300,000 items seized with a reported value of B42 million, the Royal Thai Police Immigration Bureau.
Free to fall: No extra safety precautions for rock climbers despite American tourist’s death
Free to fall: No extra safety precautions for rock climbers despite American tourist’s death
PHUKET: Officials at the Hat Noppharat Thara - Mu Koh Phi Phi National Park, the Krabi Tourist Police and even the Ao Nang Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor) all will do nothing to help prevent another rock climbing accident at Railay Beach, famed for its sheer rock faces that visiting tourists scale while on holiday in the area.
Personal reasons to blame for Brit’s alleged suicide, say Phuket police
Personal reasons to blame for Brit’s alleged suicide, say Phuket police
PHUKET: A British expat in his thirties was found hanged at his home in Chalong on Saturday morning, with police putting the reason for the alleged suicide attempt down to various personal problems including issues with his wife.
American tourist in rock-climbing fall dies in ICU
American tourist in rock-climbing fall dies in ICU
PHUKET: Police have confirmed that the American man who fell while rock climbing at Railay Beach on on Tuesday (Oct 16) has died from his injuries.
Four suspects questioned over German tourist attack not attackers, says victim
Four suspects questioned over German tourist attack not attackers, says victim
PHUKET: Chalong Police have confirmed that no action was taken against four suspects who were ‘unofficially’ questioned over the attack of a German tourists in Rawai on Sept 27 as the victim confirmed they were not the attackers after seeing photos of them.
American tourist in ICU after Krabi rock climbing fall
American tourist in ICU after Krabi rock climbing fall
PHUKET: An American tourist is in a serious condition in a Krabi hospital after falling from a rock face while climbing at Railay Beach on Tuesday (Oct 16).
Brit expat charged for horrific Phuket accident
Brit expat charged for horrific Phuket accident
PHUKET: Police confirmed today (Oct 17) that British expat Paul John Mercer has been charged with reckless driving causing death.
Phuket Traffic Police warn of tailbacks for Veg Fest major processions
Phuket Traffic Police warn of tailbacks for Veg Fest major processions
PHUKET: Traffic Police have warned motorists to beware tailbacks and traffic delays while the major street processions for the Phuket Vegetarian Festival get underway tomorrow (Oct 14).
Man confesses to beating wife to death
Man confesses to beating wife to death
PHUKET: The man apprehended after his car plunged down Patong Hill after hitting a motorbike on Monday (Oct 8) has confessed to beating his wife to death, police have confirmed.
German tourist’s Phuket assault case is being investigated, say police
German tourist’s Phuket assault case is being investigated, say police
PHUKET: Chalong Police have today confirmed that a case related to an assault on a German tourist last month is being investigated and arrest warrants should be issued this week.
Four tourists stung by jellyfish on Patong Beach
Four tourists stung by jellyfish on Patong Beach
PHUKET: Lifeguards station at Patong Beach have today (Oct 4) confirmed that four tourist have been stung by jellyfish at various locations along the beach.
Phuket Police hunt alleged attempted rapist
Phuket Police hunt alleged attempted rapist
PHUKET: Police are hunting for a man who allegedly attempted to rape two women after they returned to their rented room after hanging out at apartment in Phuket Town last Sunday (Sept 30).