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Phuket targets dodgy cabs

Fake taxi registrations are a growing problem on ride-hailing applications, putting Phuket

Bangkok Post

Fury Erupts as Miss Universe 2025 Bans Foreign Press from Phuket Event – Are Organisers Hiding Something?

Following the controversial incident involving the organising committee and Mexico's delegate, the media are barred from covering events being held in Phuket.

International Business Times UK

Phuket lifeguards treating many tourists for jellyfish stings

Lifeguards at Patong Beach in Phuket have reported a significant increase in jellyfish stings among tourists.

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Phuket airport reopens after Navy plane mishap

Phuket International Airport reopened its main runway on Wednesday afternoon, three hours after a Royal Thai Navy aircraft experienced a landing gear malfunction and blocked the runway.

Bangkok Post

Russian arrested for Phuket pickup truck sex video

A Russian man wanted in connection with a sex act filmed on the bed of a moving pickup truck in Phuket has been arrested at Suvarnabhumi airport, police said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Phuket pickup truck sex video causes a stir

Police are searching for a foreign couple who were seen in a video having sex on the bed of a speeding pickup truck at night in Phuket.

Bangkok Post

Foreigners ram tourist's motorbike, snatch B300,000 watch

Police were hunting for two foreign suspects who allegedly rammed a motorcycle ridden by an American tourist before robbing him of a luxury wristwatch worth more than 300,000 baht in Phuket on Thursday evening.

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Phuket's 'rampant cannabis use' problem

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Express buses tested from Bangkok to Chiang Mai and Phuket

The state-owned Transport Co Ltd has begun a trial operation of special express bus services for Bangkok to Chiang Mai and Phuket, from yesterday to March 8.

Bangkok Post

Foreigner avoiding flooded road drives into sea

A foreigner accidentally drove his car along a yacht launching ramp and into the sea at a private pier in Phuket in broad daylight on Tuesday morning.

Bangkok Post

Russian wanted over Phuket robbery found hiding in car on Koh Samui

Thai police have arrested a 26-year-old Russian man wanted in connection with a violent robbery in Phuket, after finding him hiding in the back seat of a car on Koh Samui.

Bangkok Post

Alarm after spree of tourist deaths in popular Thai holiday island

Concern over safety standards on Phuket beaches as four tourists die in a week

The Independent UK

Foreign tourists attack lifeguard, pay 200,000 baht compensation

A group of foreign tourists who assaulted a lifeguard at Nai Harn Beach in Phuket have agreed to pay the man 200,000 baht in compensation after a video showing the attack was widely shared on social media.

Bangkok Post

Taxi driver accused of raping passenger in Phuket

A 19-year-old ride-hail taxi driver has been arrested on a charge of raping an African passenger and stealing her phone.

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Small plane crashes in Phuket, injures 1 foreigner, 1 Thai

Two people were injured when their ultralight aircraft crashed in Thalang district of Phuket on Sunday evening.

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Russian firearms suspect arrested in Phuket

Phuket immigration police have arrested a 27-year-old Russian man wanted for illegal possession of firearms in connection with alleged weapons trafficking to Russia.

Bangkok Post

Waterspout off Patong beach prompts warnings

A waterspout appeared off Patong beach in Phuket on Wednesday morning prompted warnings of the need to stay alert during the rainy season.

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Australian Man In His 20s Found Dead In Thailand Hotel, Authorities Are Investigating

A young Australian tourist was found dead in his hotel room in Phuket, Thailand, just one day before he was supposed to return home.

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American held with 6.6kg of heroin at Phuket airport

A 60-year-old American man was arrested at Phuket airport on Wednesday evening after police found 6.6 kilogrammes of heroin in his luggage as he prepared to board a flight for France.

Bangkok Post

Phuket enjoys surprise off-season arrivals hike

Phuket is seeing a shift in tourism patterns as European travellers embrace off-season travel, with tourism revenue expected to grow by over 40 billion baht, or around 10%, this year, says the Phuket Tourist Association.

Bangkok Post

Five tourists rescued from leaking tour boat off Phuket

Five foreign tourists were safely rescued from a tour boat that began leaking during a return trip from a diving excursion off Phuket.

Bangkok Post

Security tightened on Koh Samui after Phuket incidents

Authorities on Koh Samui have increased security measures, inspecting all vehicles and people arriving on the island, following the discovery of several suspected explosive devices in Phuket and Krabi.

Bangkok Post

Passengers advised to arrive early at Phuket airport after security heightened

Passengers are recommended to get to Phuket airport early from Friday as it has tightened security measures after defusing an explosive device hidden on its premises.

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Bomb squads destroy more devices in Phuket and Krabi

Police bomb squads destroyed suspected explosive devices in Phuket and Krabi on Thursday following the arrest of two suspects linked to a suspicious object found at Phuket Airport on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Time bomb found in car heading to Phuket

Two men were arrested after police found a homemade time bomb in their car at a checkpoint in Phangnga province early Tuesday morning. They were heading to Phuket.

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