PHUKET: The recent arrest of a Patong tuk-tuk driver who threatened his passengers with a sword has served once again to reinforce the perception of tuk-tuk drivers as thugs and rip-off merchants.
PHUKET: Patong Police yesterday (Sept 8) arrested two Thai men and seized a variety of drugs and gold items as part of a special investigation seeking to reduce drug crimes in the Patong area.
The new Cardamom Tented Camp in Botum Sakor National Park in southwest Cambodia has announced three-day/two-night and four-day/three night packages for nature tourists.
PHUKET: The step-father of a 14-year-old girl who was allegedly gang-raped in Phang Nga province denied accusations he was involved in the rape and claimed he was innocent yesterday (Sept 8).
George Clooney was back in the Venice limelight Saturday with Suburbicon, a toxic depiction of 1950s America he says he was inspired to make after listening to Donald Trumps election rhetoric.
PHUKET: The German Help Association (DHV) presented a cheque for B100,000 to Vachira Phuket Hospital yesterday afternoon (Sept 8) as a show of appreciation for hospital’s support and care of German tourists who have been unable to pay their hospital fees over the years.
PHUKET: The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation confirmed yesterday (Sept 8) that they had sent a blood sample for the crocodile recently captured in the Bang tao area for DNA testing.
PHUKET: A Sudanese man was arrested at Phuket International Airport yesterday (Sep 8) morning after security scans discovered the man was carrying ammunition.
PHUKET: The Phuket Hotels Association consortium has re-confirmed its stance that a “clean Phuket” is among the top priorities for leading hotels across the island.