Phuket Latest News
Islamic State executes Japanese journalist
SYRIA: The Islamic State group has claimed in a video that it has beheaded a second Japanese hostage, drawing international condemnation and outrage from a visibly upset Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who denounced it as a “heinous and despicable” act.
American fights extradition for Phuket ‘kidnapping’
FLORIDA: An American man is fighting extradition to Thailand on kidnapping and extortion charges brought by another American said to have strong ties to senior Thai officials.
Phuket burglars hit two expat houses
PHUKET: The homes of two British expats and their partners in Mission Heights, Thekrasattree, were burgled on Friday night (January 30), with cash and small valuables stolen.
Phuket's Tourists See Red and That's Time for Police Action in Patong
Latest A big red cylinder is attracting interest in Patong as police trial a new system for direct contact with tourists in trouble. So far, signs look promising.
Interior Ministry Orders Provincial Governors to Clamp Down on Corruption
Latest The governors of Thailand’s provinces are being ordered by the Ministry of the Interior to do what they can to end corruption throughout the country.
Suspected Yala terrorist caught in Phuket
PHUKET: Thung Thong police yesterday evening (January 30) arrested a man wanted for terrorist activity in the Deep South of Thailand, who was hiding in a rented house in Kathu.
Depressed Chinese tourist attempts suicide in Phuket resort
PHUKET: A Chinese tourist was taken to Thalang Hospital this morning (January 31) after attempting suicide in the room of the Pa Khlok resort where she was staying.
Chinese man busted for illegal tour guiding in Phuket
PHUKET: A Chinese man was arrested for conducted an illegal tour at the Karon Viewpoint yesterday morning (January 30).
Mega-corrupt top cop jailed for six years
BANGKOK: Disgraced former Central Investigation Bureau chief Pol Lt Gen Pongpat Chayapan and five other policemen were sentenced to 12 years in jail yesterday (January 30) for lèse majesté and involvement in the running of casinos.