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Tourism Minister promotes Phuket model of ‘Safe Tourism’
Tourism Minister promotes Phuket model of ‘Safe Tourism’
Saturday 2 August 2025 12:50 PM
PHUKET: Minister of Tourism and Sports Sorawong Thienthong visited Soi Bangla in Patong yesterday (Aug 1) to promote the ‘Phuket Model’ of safe tourism and inspect the area’s readiness to welcome international visitors under higher safety standards.
Patong lifeguard praised for catching beach thief
Patong lifeguard praised for catching beach thief
Thursday 31 July 2025 10:36 AM
PHUKET: A Patong lifeguard has been praised for catching a 28-year-old Thai transgender woman who has since been charged with theft after snatching a bracelet from a tourist doing her morning exercise on the beach.
Patong holds tsunami evacuation drill
Patong holds tsunami evacuation drill
Wednesday 30 July 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Hundreds of residents, officials and tourists joined a major tsunami evacuation drill in Patong yesterday (July 29) as part of a coordinated effort by Patong Municipality to strengthen disaster preparedness and build public confidence in the event of a real emergency.
Bangla meth dealers arrested
Bangla meth dealers arrested
Tuesday 29 July 2025 05:46 PM
PHUKET: Two suspected drug dealers have been arrested in separate raids on Patong’s tourist-popular Bangla Rd as part of an ongoing crackdown under the ‘No Drugs, No Dealers’ campaign, officials have confirmed.
Patong launches awareness campaign ahead of tsunami drill
Patong launches awareness campaign ahead of tsunami drill
Wednesday 23 July 2025 09:14 AM
PHUKET: Patong Municipality officials took to the streets on Monday (July 21) to launch a public awareness campaign ahead of a scheduled tsunami evacuation drill next week.
Australian man found dead at Patong hotel
Australian man found dead at Patong hotel
Friday 18 July 2025 12:50 PM
PHUKET: An Australian man was found dead inside his hotel bathroom in Patong this morning (July 18), in what police believe to be a case of natural causes.
Land clearings underway for Patong Tunnel
Land clearings underway for Patong Tunnel
Tuesday 15 July 2025 08:58 AM
PHUKET: The long-awaited Kathu-Patong expressway project ‒ better known locally as the Patong Tunnel project ‒ is progressing with a budget of B16.76 billion. With land expropriation already completed, Patong Municipality, assigned by the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT), has begun clearing the land, and is expected to finish by Sept 7.
Patong prepares for tsunami drill
Patong prepares for tsunami drill
Wednesday 9 July 2025 10:31 AM
PHUKET: Patong Municipality will hold a tsunami evacuation drill later this month as part of ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of residents, workers, students, and tourists in the area.
Patong surf safety gets Rotary rescue boat donation boost
Patong surf safety gets Rotary rescue boat donation boost
Tuesday 8 July 2025 10:50 AM
PHUKET: Patong lifeguards have received a brand-new rescue boat to bolster sea safety efforts in one of Phuket’s busiest tourist areas, thanks to a joint donation from the Rotary Club of Patong Beach and local business Tonsai Marine Services.
Patong Police arrest Swedish cocaine dealer
Patong Police arrest Swedish cocaine dealer
Tuesday 8 July 2025 08:59 AM
PHUKET: Patong Police have arrested a Swedish man and a Thai woman for distributing cocaine in Phuket, following a joint operation carried out by the Patong Police investigation team.
Patong nightlife boss moves forward as Council President
Patong nightlife boss moves forward as Council President
Sunday 6 July 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Weerawit Kreuasombat, longstanding President of the Patong Entertainment Business Association (PEBA), which represents hundreds of nightlife venues in Phuket's main party town, is outlining his plans now that he has also been selected to serve as President of the Patong Municipality Council.
Two arrested for Patong bag snatch
Two arrested for Patong bag snatch
Saturday 5 July 2025 09:30 AM
PHUKET: Patong Police have tracked down and arrested two Myanmar nationals in connection with a bag snatch that took place at Patong Beach just over week ago.
Filipina woman dies in multi-vehicle wipeout in Kalim
Filipina woman dies in multi-vehicle wipeout in Kalim
Tuesday 1 July 2025 11:38 AM
PHUKET: A Filipina woman has died and several others were injured in a serious multi-vehicle crash on the main road through Kalim, north of Patong, last night (June 30).
Sisaket man found dead with knife in chest in Patong room
Sisaket man found dead with knife in chest in Patong room
Monday 30 June 2025 09:04 AM
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a man from Sisaket Province who was found with a knife embedded in his chest inside a rented room in Patong.
Two injured as motorbike plunges into ravine
Two injured as motorbike plunges into ravine
Wednesday 25 June 2025 04:08 PM
PHUKET: Rescue teams worked for hours in the early hours of this morning (June 25) to safely retrieve two people after their motorbike plunged into a deep ravine along the road to Trai Trang Beach, on the headland south of Patong.
Woman files complaint over road rage foreigner
Woman files complaint over road rage foreigner
Saturday 21 June 2025 03:27 PM
PHUKET: A local woman was left shaken after a foreign tourist driving a luxury car allegedly confronted her in the middle of the road during heavy rain north of Patong last night (June 20), in an incident that has since gone viral on social media.
British tourist rescued after motorbike plunge in Patong klong
British tourist rescued after motorbike plunge in Patong klong
Wednesday 11 June 2025 01:19 PM
PHUKET: A British tourist was rescued after accidentally riding his motorbike into a canal behind Patong Hospital yesterday (June 10).
Patong mall guard hospitalised after assault by tourists
Patong mall guard hospitalised after assault by tourists
Monday 9 June 2025 10:30 AM
PHUKET: A teenage security guard at Jungceylon shopping mall in Patong is recovering in hospital after being assaulted by two foreign tourists early Saturday morning (June 7).
Danish tourist found dead in Patong bathroom
Danish tourist found dead in Patong bathroom
Monday 9 June 2025 09:30 AM
PHUKET: A 66-year-old Danish tourist suffering diarrhea and fatigue was found dead in a bathroom at a rental accommodation on Nanai Rd in Patong yesterday (June 8).
Patong Pride Parade marches on despite rain
Patong Pride Parade marches on despite rain
Monday 9 June 2025 08:43 AM
PHUKET: A burst of colour, music and unwavering spirit filled the streets of Patong yesterday evening (June 8) as the Phuket Pride Parade 2025 marched on despite driving rain.

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