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No fines for naked stroll in Patong
No fines for naked stroll in Patong
Tuesday 23 September 2025 10:51 AM
PHUKET: Patong Police confirmed today (Sept 23) that no fines have been issued in connection with a foreign tourist who was filmed walking naked along Rat-Uthit 200 Pi Rd yesterday afternoon (Sept 22).
Patong Police seize drugs, gun in separate arrests
Patong Police seize drugs, gun in separate arrests
Tuesday 23 September 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Patong Police have arrested two Thai men in separate operations, seizing methamphetamine pills (ya bah), a small quantity of crystal meth and an unlicensed firearm.
Patong lifeguard rescues continue amid low season
Patong lifeguard rescues continue amid low season
Sunday 21 September 2025 10:30 AM
PHUKET: Lifeguards on Patong Beach carried out dozens of rescues and first aid responses in August, with nearly 100 incidents recorded both during the day and at night, according to figures released by Patong Municipality’s Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department.
French tourist drowns in Patong night swim
French tourist drowns in Patong night swim
Thursday 18 September 2025 09:32 AM
PHUKET: A Frenchman has drowned after being caught in strong currents while swimming at Patong Beach last night (Sept 17), despite red warning flags being posted along the shore.
Four arrested in Patong dice gambling raid
Four arrested in Patong dice gambling raid
Tuesday 16 September 2025 01:13 PM
PHUKET: Four men have been arrested in Patong after Kathu District officials raided an illegal dice gambling den hidden behind a chicken coop.
Patong Police tackle tuk-tuks illegal parking
Patong Police tackle tuk-tuks illegal parking
Saturday 13 September 2025 01:30 PM
PHUKET: Patong Police have launched a campaign to deal with illegal parking by tuk-tuks and taxis along Patong’s busy roads, where the drivers routinely stop in red-and-white no-parking zones and obstruct traffic.
Patong Mayor pushes to improve roads, footpaths
Patong Mayor pushes to improve roads, footpaths
Sunday 7 September 2025 09:30 AM
PHUKET: Patong Mayor Lalita Maneesri is stepping up efforts to improve local infrastructure, leading field visits this week to monitor upgrades to key roads in the popular tourist town.
Motorbike rider killed after rear-ending parked truck in rain
Motorbike rider killed after rear-ending parked truck in rain
Friday 5 September 2025 10:16 AM
PHUKET: A 62-year-old man was killed early this morning (Sept 5) after his motorbike collided with the rear of a trailer truck parked on Sirirat Rd at the southern end of Patong.
Australian injured in brawl with French tourist
Australian injured in brawl with French tourist
Monday 1 September 2025 10:10 AM
PHUKET: An Australian man was injured in a fight with a French tourist inside a Patong hotel yesterday morning (Aug 31), prompting police to launch a search for the Frenchman, who fled the scene.
Patong Police hunt knife attackers after man stabbed
Patong Police hunt knife attackers after man stabbed
Monday 1 September 2025 09:53 AM
PHUKET: Police in Patong are searching for two men who stabbed a 49-year-old man on Saturday evening (Aug 30).
Kathu ‘No Drugs, No Dealers’ crackdown eyes in Patong
Kathu ‘No Drugs, No Dealers’ crackdown eyes in Patong
Friday 29 August 2025 10:06 AM
PHUKET: Kathu District officials, together with police and local agencies have continued their series of drug suppression operations under the campaign ‘No Drugs, No Dealers’, with mass drug tests and a dealer arrested in Patong.
Burglar arrested in Patong, assets worth B300k recovered
Burglar arrested in Patong, assets worth B300k recovered
Wednesday 27 August 2025 09:25 AM
PHUKET: Patong Police have arrested a 28-year-old man suspected of committing a string of burglaries in the Patong area, with stolen assets valued at around B300,000.
Brazilian tourist rescued from Patong rooftop
Brazilian tourist rescued from Patong rooftop
Monday 25 August 2025 08:52 AM
PHUKET: Police and rescue workers in Patong were called into action early Saturday morning (Aug 23) after a Brazilian tourist was found walking on the roof of a massage parlour on Thaweewong Rd, sparking fears for his safety and alarming locals.
American tourist found dead on Patong Beach
American tourist found dead on Patong Beach
Friday 22 August 2025 04:02 PM
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of an American tourist whose body was found washed ashore on Patong Beach this afternoon (Aug 22).
Patong Police yet to press charges after brutal gang assault
Patong Police yet to press charges after brutal gang assault
Tuesday 19 August 2025 05:51 PM
PHUKET: Patong Police are claiming they are still waiting for a medical report in order to charge foreign tourists, described in reports as “Arab”, for the vicious beating of a Thai motorbike rental operator in Patong.
Foreign tourist survives fall at Patong hotel
Foreign tourist survives fall at Patong hotel
Tuesday 19 August 2025 09:32 AM
PHUKET: A foreign tourist was rushed to hospital last night (Aug 18) after falling from a Patong hotel under circumstances police say remain unclear.
Arab tourists charged for beating Patong motorbike rental operator
Arab tourists charged for beating Patong motorbike rental operator
Thursday 14 August 2025 02:08 PM
PHUKET: The Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration, Nirat Phongsitthaworn, has ordered the Kathu District Chief to immediately investigate a social media post showing Arab tourists attacking a Thai motorbike rental operator in Patong.
Man arrested in Phuket Town for murder of Patong woman
Man arrested in Phuket Town for murder of Patong woman
Thursday 14 August 2025 11:10 AM
PHUKET: A man has been arrested in Phuket Town for the murder of a Patong woman whose body was found weighted down with a chain and dumbbell in the water off Phang Nga earlier this year.
Waterspout off Patong Beach
Waterspout off Patong Beach
Wednesday 13 August 2025 04:10 PM
PHUKET: A striking waterspout formed off Patong Beach this morning (Aug 13), drawing amazement from beachgoers as it swirled dramatically against a backdrop of grey skies and steady rain.
Frenchman killed in Patong motorcycle crash
Frenchman killed in Patong motorcycle crash
Wednesday 13 August 2025 10:59 AM
PHUKET: A Frenchman was killed and his passenger injured early this morning (Aug 13) when their motorcycle collided with a car in Patong before striking a traffic light pole.

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