Phuket Latest News

School’s out on alcohol ban; Phuket Police warn of full countermeasures

PHUKET: Raids on nightlife venues in Phuket Town on Monday night (July 27) marked the island’s first foray into clamping down on venues selling alcohol near educational institutions – an issue that has sparked confusion and controversy in Bangkok.

Phuket police officer found dead by gunshot wound to the head

PHUKET: Forensic experts are investigating the death of a police officer whose body was found with a single gunshot wound to the head at his rented room in Cherng Talay this afternoon (July 31).

Myanmar workers in Patong busted for two kratom leaves

PHUKET: Two Myanmar workers in Patong were arrested early this morning after police found them in possession of the remains of literally two kratom leaves in a cooking pot at their workers’ camp quarters early this morning (July 31).

Phuket residents irked by blocked street, find dead man behind the wheel

PHUKET: Police have yet to establish the cause of death of a man who was found lifeless in his pickup truck on Phuket’s busiest road only after local residents realized the his vehicle was blocking the entrance to their street yesterday (July30).

Police suspect B500k Patong temple robbery was an ‘inside job’

PHUKET: Police believe that the thief or thieves who stole B500,000 in cash from the head monk’s residence at Wat Patong this week knew the abbot and temple well.

Phuket truck crushes girl, 12, drags her 150m to her death

PHUKET: Police are reviewing CCTV footage in their hunt for the driver of an 18-wheeled truck-and-trailer that crushed a 12-year-old girl then dragged her body 150 metres before speeding off in northern Phuket this morning (July 31).

Experience Boathouse’s prime Tomahawk wagyu steak from August 1

For limited time only, from August 1 – 15, guests looking to indulge their carnivorous sides can come to the award-winning Boathouse Wine & Grill Restaurant at Boathouse by Montara resort in Phuket, for a rare delicacy: Wagyu Tomahawk, hand-carved at your table by the restaurant’s own chef.

JET SET SATURDAYS

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PHUKET NEWS TV: Phuket Xtra - July 31

PHUKET XTRA - July 31 Thai fishing slaves return, new 30 bt tuk tuks head to Phuket Town, last day for sim-card registration and TAT promoting green season. Thanks to AKA Thailand.

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