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Saudi tourist arrested in Phuket on child sex charges
Saudi tourist arrested in Phuket on child sex charges
PHUKET: A 41-year-old Saudi Arabian man was apprehended at Phuket airport yesterday (Jan 19) for his alleged involvement in child sex abuse and trafficking in Thailand. Two weeks earlier a Russian national was arrested on identical charges upon arrival to Phuket.
Police crack down on parking violators in Patong
Police crack down on parking violators in Patong
PHUKET: In a bid to tackle the persistent issue of traffic congestions and road accidents in Patong, the island’s busiest tourism hotspot, the police have initiated a crackdown on people violating parking rules on the streets.
Phuket marks Royal Thai Armed Forces Day
Phuket marks Royal Thai Armed Forces Day
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command, based at Cape Panwa, marked Royal Thai Armed Forces Day yesterday (Jan 18) with an assembly of marines and other personnel at its naval base at Laem Kaen in Thai Muang District, Phang Nga.
Phuket hosts southern region road safety seminar
Phuket hosts southern region road safety seminar
PHUKET: A two-day road safety initiative between 14 southern Thai provinces kicked off in Phuket yesterday (Jan 18).
Cafe Del Mar rapped for noise levels
Cafe Del Mar rapped for noise levels
PHUKET: The hugely popular entertainment venue Cafe Del Mar has been reprimanded by Kamala police for causing noise pollution and siturbing local residents.
Vape vendors arrested, hookahs seized on Bangla
Vape vendors arrested, hookahs seized on Bangla
PHUKET: Officials from the Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) conducted raids along Bangla Rd last night (Jan 17), arresting seven people, including one foreigner, for selling vaping devices and providing hookahs for tourists.
Mae Luan Rd in Phuket Town to close for road resurfacing
Mae Luan Rd in Phuket Town to close for road resurfacing
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality has asked motorists to avoid using Mae Luan Rd in Phuket Town overnight while work is done to resurface the road with asphalt.
Five Bangladeshis attempt to enter Phuket on fake visas
Five Bangladeshis attempt to enter Phuket on fake visas
PHUKET: Five Bangladeshi men have been arrested at Phuket International Airport for attempting to enter Thailand by using fake visas.
Phuket officials get ‘Thailand Biennale 2025’ preparations underway
Phuket officials get ‘Thailand Biennale 2025’ preparations underway
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat chaired a meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (Jan 17) held to prepare for Phuket hosting the international contemporary art Festival ‘Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025’.
Busy day for Phuket Tourist Police
Busy day for Phuket Tourist Police
PHUKET: Phuket Tourist Police have reported no less than 18 incidents in the past 24 hours where they were called in to help intervene with issues involving tourists and where necessary provide assistance.
Phuket’s private sector inks anti-corruption MoU
Phuket’s private sector inks anti-corruption MoU
PHUKET: A consortium of leading Phuket business associations joined the Office of Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) Region 8 branch yesterday (Jan 17) to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to help stamp out corruption in a bid to boost investment into Phuket.
Russian man in custody after incursion at Provincial Hall
Russian man in custody after incursion at Provincial Hall
PHUKET: A 26-year-old Russian man with a history of mental illness is in protective custody in hospital after he smashed a glass door to the Phuket Governor’s office while trying to evade capture at Phuket Provincial Hall early this morning (Jan 17).
Phuket marine industry moves forward on safety
Phuket marine industry moves forward on safety
PHUKET: More than 130 key figures signed a commitment to improve safety in Phuket’s marine tour industry at the first-ever Phuket Marine Safety Event held at Phuket Boat Lagoon in Koh Kaew yesterday (Jan 15).
Phuket officials launch debt resolution market
Phuket officials launch debt resolution market
PHUKET: To address the rising issue of informal debt problems, the Phuket Provincial Office has launched its now-monthly ‘Debt Resolution Market’.
Lovable Phuket expat Harold Schwarz of Tatonka passes away
Lovable Phuket expat Harold Schwarz of Tatonka passes away
PHUKET: Harold Schwarz, founder and chef of Phuket’s renowned restaurant Tatonka, in Cherng Talay, has passed away. He was just 55 years old.
Kathu polls close with new official mayor
Kathu polls close with new official mayor
PHUKET: Wannayut ‘Beng’ Suthikul has been declared the unofficial winner of the election held yesterday (Jan 14) for the office of Kathu Mayor.
Drunken Ukrainian taken into safe custody
Drunken Ukrainian taken into safe custody
PHUKET: A Ukrainian man has been taken into safe custody after a series of drunken outbursts at Patong Police Station yesterday morning (Jan 14).
Children’s Day celebrated Island wide
Children’s Day celebrated Island wide
PHUKET: Festivities were in full effect yesterday (Jan 13) as Phuket celebrated Children’s Day with a series of events taking place across the island.
Phuket blood donors start new year of life-saving effort
Phuket blood donors start new year of life-saving effort
PHUKET: The Phuket Regional Blood Center (Phuket RBC, operated by the Phuket chapter of the Thai Red Cross Society) and Phuket Blood Bank at Vachira Phuket Hospital have begun yet another year of campaigning for blood donations. The island-wide blood donation drive is set to continue throughout January and beyond.
Phuket selected to host Thailand Biennale arts fest
Phuket selected to host Thailand Biennale arts fest
PHUKET: Phuket has been selected to host a major international arts exhibition next year which will provide a significant boost to the island’s economy, officials have declared.