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Phuket police in appeal for witnesses in Phuket assault case
PHUKET: The chief of Phuket police is appealing for anyone who may have information about an incident which occurred at Chalong pier on July 22, and resulted in the death of a 35-year-old musician, to come forward and not post misleading information on Facebook or other social media.
Phuket teen motorcyclist misses truck, hits tree
Police arrived at the scene, near Wat Phra Thong in Tambon Thepkrasattri, at 11:30am to find Suprawat Kaniengkarn, 19, unconscious in the middle of the road and traffic backed up on southbound lanes. One witness told police that the motorbike w…
Patong Pistol Whipping Breaks Tourist's Nose: Phuket Patrol Makes Quick Arrest
Latest A police m otorcycle patrol happened upon a tourist being beaten in Patong’s beach road early today and were able to make the speedy arrest of a Kathu District volunteer.
Thailand Tug of Love Child Gammy a Picture of Happiness, Says Charity
Latest Baby Gammy, at the centre of a surrogacy dispute that led to changes of the laws in Thailand, is a picture of love and happiness, according to the mentoring Hands Across the Water charity.
Tourism Campaigns Stimulating Thailand's High Season, Says NCPO
Latest Here’s what the National Council for Peace and Order has to say about progress in the Erawan bombing investigation and the recovery of tourism for the high season.
Long-term illness suspected in death of British expat in Phuket condo
PHUKET: Police believe that a long-term battle against shingles likely claimed the life of British expat Stephen Preston, whose body was found in his seventh-floor condo in Chalong yesterday (Sept 8).
BISP swimmer takes gold at Commonwealth Youth Games
SWIMMING: A student from British International School, Phuket (BISP) student struck gold at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Samoa yesterday (Sept 8).
Embassy Warns of Pattaya Jet-Ski Scams: Action Likely on Phuket Soon, Too
Latest The Indian Embassy has issued an advisory warning of jet-ski scams, particularly in Pattaya, with a new governor on Phuket likely to take a harder line against the machines on the island.
British Airways plane catches fire in Las Vegas, several injured
UNITED STATES: A British Airways jet caught fire yesterday (Sept 8) at Las Vegasʼ airport, prompting the crew to abort takeoff and evacuate terrified passengers.