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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Phuket burglar hits four luxury villas in one night

Police in Phuket are hunting a burglar who broke into four luxury villas in a single night, stealing valuables worth over 2 million baht in Thalang district.

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Cannabis becoming a turn-off for Phuket tourism

Businesses in Phuket say widespread use of cannabis on the southern tourist island — home to 1,500 weed shops — has started to have a negative impact on tourism in Thailand.

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Tourist fined for driving car on Phuket beach

A tourist from the United Arab Emirates has been fined for driving a car on a Phuket beach.

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Bomb threat forces Air India flight to make emergency landing in Phuket

Thai authorities say no bomb found on flight bound for Delhi

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Ukrainian arrested for B350,000 damage to rented room in Phuket

Police have arrested a 20-year-old Ukrainian woman for damaging her rented condominium room in Phuket.

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American tourist arrested in Phuket with 5 ADHD pills

A 27-year-old American man was arrested in Phuket for possession of pills that can be used for mental treatment.

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Polish tourist falls to death from Phuket condo

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.

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Phuket boat taxis linking beaches and airport possible this year

Boat taxi services connecting some Phuket beaches and the airport are expected to start later this year.

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Data Shows, Branded Homes Boom as the Global Elite Seek More Than Just Real Estate

Branded residences are booming globally, with Europe's market set to grow 180%, while APAC now holds 23% of global supply as wealthy buyers seek luxury and investment

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Police bust Phuket jet-ski scammers

Police have seized eight jet-skis and arrested five operators in Phuket during a crackdown on gangs preying on tourists.

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Tourists injured in Phuket speedboat explosion

Three tourists and a guide were injured while swimming near a speedboat that exploded in flames near Koh Mai Thon, off the coast of Phuket, on Tuesday morning.

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New Phuket, Samui tollways hope to end traffic horrors

New tollways planned for Phuket and Samui will solve many of the traffic problems of the islands, according to the chief of the Expressway Authority of Thailand.

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