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Colombian arrested after Iraqi murdered in Phuket
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/02/2026
» The Colombian suspect in the murder of an Iraqi man shot in the back in Patong on Saturday evening was arrested in Thalang district in the early hours of Sunday.
French tuk-tuk sex-show couple deported, blacklisted
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/02/2026
» Immigration authorities have revoked their visas and blacklisted a French couple after a video of them engaging in explicit sexual activity on a public tuk-tuk in Phuket sparked widespread outrage online.
Foreign tourists fight on Phuket’s Bangla Road
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/01/2026
» A violent brawl involving foreign tourists on Bangla Road in Patong, Phuket, sparked alarm over the safety of visitors and the province's reputation as a top holiday destination.
Nigerian caught selling cocaine outside Patong Hospital
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/11/2025
» Police arrested a Nigerian man on a charge of selling cocaine in the parking lot at Patong Hospital in Phuket on Wednesday.
Phuket lifeguards treating many tourists for jellyfish stings
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/10/2025
» Lifeguards at Patong Beach in Phuket have reported a significant increase in jellyfish stings among tourists.
Waterspout off Patong beach prompts warnings
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/08/2025
» A waterspout appeared off Patong beach in Phuket on Wednesday morning prompted warnings of the need to stay alert during the rainy season.
Passengers advised to arrive early at Phuket airport after security heightened
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/06/2025
» 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.
Bomb squads destroy more devices in Phuket and Krabi
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/06/2025
» 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.
Tourists beaten up after assault on woman in Phuket bar
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/06/2025
» Two foreign tourists were beaten unconscious by a group of Thai men after allegedly assaulting a local woman while drunk at a nightspot in Phuket’s Patong area.
Polish tourist falls to death from Phuket condo
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/05/2025
» A Polish tourist fell to his death from a fifth-floor condominium balcony in Phuket as he stood up while drinking with his wife in the early hours of Saturday, police said.