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Phuket, Phuket · PhuketPhuket man narrowly escapes as electric motorcycle bursts into flamesLegacyA 28 year old man, Wichuthat Chotchuang, narrowly avoided harm when his electric motorcycle ignited into flames mid-ride on Thepkrasattri Road, Phuket, yesterday afternoon, May 3. Wichuthat, a resident of Moo 1, Thepkrasattri, was headed north on Thepkrasattri Road at around 5.20pm when he observed smoke emanating from his motorcycle. Acting quickly, he managed to pull ov…See the Story
Phuket man narrowly escapes as electric motorcycle bursts into flames
Phuket, Phuket · PhuketWoman jumps off bridge in Phuket due to chronic depressionLegacyA 32 year old woman contending with chronic depression jumped off the Thepsrisin Bridge in Phuket early this morning. The bridge, a link between Saphan Hin and Sakdidet Road, was the location of this distressing event. The woman, who resides on Montri Road in Phuket Town, was swiftly transported to Vachira Phuket Hospital for her sustained injuries. The police were alerted at 5.20am…See the Story
Woman jumps off bridge in Phuket due to chronic depression
Thaksin Shinawatra · PhuketThaksin Shinawatra’s leisure trip to Phuket sparks controversyLegacyFormer Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra stirred controversy following his recent visit to Phuket, which was initially presented as a casual leisure trip. The trip has come under scrutiny as Thaksin was observed mingling with various business figures and local administrative authorities on the island. Local reports stated that this incident prompted speculation about the ac…See the Story
Thaksin Shinawatra's leisure trip to Phuket sparks controversy
Tourism · PhuketGrowing drug problem grips Phuket as arrests increase by 6.21%LegacyPhuket, an island mainly known for its tourism, is grappling with an escalating drug problem, according to the Phuket Provincial Narcotics Prevention and Suppression Centre committee. The drug issue has seen a 6.21% increase between October last year and March this year, with 1,335 arrests made in 78 drug-related cases, excluding kratom and marijuana. The report, presented durin…See the Story
Growing drug problem grips Phuket as arrests increase by 6.21%
Phuket, Phuket · PhuketPhuket tourism industry hit by escalating water shortageLegacyPhuket‘s tourism sector is grappling with an escalating water shortage crisis, as hotel operators face rising costs due to the scarcity. Thanet Tantipiriyakit, the Phuket Tourist Association president, called on the government yesterday for a sustainable solution to the annual water deficits. He cited that the primary reservoirs, Bang Wad, Klong Kata, and Bang Neow Dum, are currently …See the Story
Phuket tourism industry hit by escalating water shortage
Phuket, Phuket · PhuketPhuket’s tram feasibility study on track for smooth ride aheadLegacyThe much-awaited tram project in Phuket, set to link Phuket International Airport with the Ha Yeak Chalong intersection, is advancing steadily as its feasibility study is on track to finish within six months. Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit revealed yesterday that the 41.7-kilometre tram system’s study is being carried out by the Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA), w…See the Story
Phuket's tram feasibility study on track for smooth ride ahead
Social Media · PhuketOutrage as man unlawfully removes wheel lock from bike in PhuketLegacyA foreign individual sparked outrage on social media after he was caught on camera removing a wheel lock from his unlawfully parked motorbike in Phuket. The man, whose identity remains unknown, parked his bike outside the Kasikorn Bank on Phang Nga Road, an illegal parking area, around noon on April 26. This led to traffic police putting a wheel lock and chain on his vehicle. …See the Story
