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Interpol alert leads to arrest of Swedish woman

PHUKET: A Swedish woman wanted under an Interpol Red Notice for fraud was arrested after hiding in Thailand while evading prosecution over a call centre scam that caused losses exceeding 60 million baht, police said.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

DGCA probing Air India turbulence, data and voice recorders in custody: Civil Aviation Minister Naidu

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is investigating severe turbulence on an Air India flight. The aircraft experienced a sudden loss of altitude during its journey from Phuket. Medical teams attended to injured passengers and crew immediately upon arrival in Delhi. Several individuals were admitted to hospitals for further medical…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Air India Phuket-Delhi turbulence: Authorities launch probe after Air India Airbus jet loses altitude suddenly

Indian authorities are investigating an Air India flight which experienced a momentary altitude variation. The flight, carrying 137 passengers and 8 crew, landed safely in Delhi. Eight passengers and four crew members required hospital treatment following the incident. Investigators have secured the flight data and cockpit voice recorders for analysis.

The Economic Times · Aug 4

Royal Forestry Department widens Phuket land crackdown

The Royal Forestry Department (RFD) on Monday expanded its crackdown on alleged forest encroachment in Phuket, targeting eight locations as part of the government's "Phuket Model" policy to reclaim illegally occupied land.

Bangkok Post · Aug 3

Beyond the unrest

Chaiyos Pinpradab, founder of the magazine Phuket Bulletin, is now retired and living in his home on the island. Whenever he hears news regarding loss of innocent lives during local unrest, he is heartbroken.

Bangkok Post · Aug 3

Fire destroys restaurant, spa in Phuket

PHUKET - A fire destroyed a three-storey building housing a resort restaurant and a massage and onsen spa in Karon district on Monday morning.

Bangkok Post · Aug 3

Bargain hunters pounce as market stalls

The property downturn is no longer producing the same outcome for everyone. While residential developers pull back amid weak demand and mounting financial pressure, brokers and private equity investors are stepping forward, seeing one of the strongest buying opportunities in years.

Bangkok Post · Aug 2

Dugong's death 'unclear'

Phuket: Marine scientists were unable to determine the exact cause of death of a juvenile male dugong found washed ashore in Phang Nga's Takua Thung district on Friday, as the carcass was in an advanced state of decomposition.

Bangkok Post · Aug 2

'Kathu model' a lifesaver for ex-users

A community-based drug rehabilitation programme in Phuket is helping former drug users rebuild their lives through sustained treatment, family support and employment.

Bangkok Post · Aug 1

Woman arrested after mother-in-law beheaded in Phuket

A 36-year-old woman was arrested after her 74-year-old mother-in-law was killed and beheaded following a domestic dispute at a house in Muang district of Phuket on Saturday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 1