Phuket Latest News
Another British girl ‘may be missing on Koh Tao’
SURAT THANI: A 27-year-old traveler from the United Kingdom has been reported missing on the island of Koh Tao.
Man caught in Phuket with pistol under his seat
PHUKET: A man from Pitsanulok was arrested at 7:30pm last night (January 26) for illegal possession of a pistol and 18 bullets.
Phuket fistfight loser gets even – with a pen gun
PHUKET: A 19-year-old was shot in the top of the head on Sunday afternoon (January 25), right behind Thung Tong Police Station.
China officials dine on endangered salamander
Chinese officials feasted on a critically endangered giant salamander and turned violent when journalists photographed the luxury banquet, according to media reports today (January 27) on the event which appeared to flout Beijings austerity campaign.
Beggar richer than officials arresting him
Local officials rounding up beggars in the centre of Chai Nat province were stunned to come across a handicapped Chinese beggar with more money in his pocket than they each earn in an entire month.
Man gassed in Phuket pickup – but cats survive
PHUKET: A 42-year-old man found dead in his pickup truck parked near the Prince of Songkhla University, Phuket Campus, probably died from carbon monoxide poisoning, police say.
Accor opens Pullman resort north of Phuket
KHAO LAK: Accor has announced the opening of the Pullman Khao Lak Katiliya Resort & Villas in Phang Nga.
Thai star Teerasil leaves La Liga for TPL
FOOTBALL: The honeymoon is over for Thailand football star Teerasil Dangda and Spanish La Liga club UD Almeria as he opted out of his loan deal citing language barrier and lack of playing time, the Bangkok Post reports.
Flying personal drones to come under tightened control soon
Personal drones will come under control under a new regulation now being drawn by the Transport Ministry.