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The Latest Breaking News from Phuket

Netizens dislike pricey Phuket airfares

Social media saw many comments this week from local travellers complaining about the high price of airfares to Phuket.

Bangkok Post

Chinese woman held for keeping lion in hotel room

Police have arrested a Chinese woman for illegally keeping a lion cub in a hotel room in Phuket.

Bangkok Post

Dissident rock band Bi-2 leave Thailand after Russia deportation fears

Human rights groups had urged Thai government not to deport Russian-Belarusian band, who are now in Israel

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Russian band still in Bangkok prison

Members of a Russian-Belarusian rock band are still in a Bangkok prison following their arrest while performing in Phuket.

Bangkok Post

Members of Russian anti-war rock band face deportation from Thailand

Bi-2 detained for working without permit after Phuket concert, in latest incident involving anti-war artists in country

The Guardian - UK

Russian rock band faces deportation from Thailand

Members of a Russian rock band critical of the war in Ukraine are facing possible deportation home from Thailand after they were arrested in Phuket for working without a permit, officials told Reuters on Monday.

Bangkok Post

Fugitive in Belgium shooting arrested in Phuket

A 36-year-old fugitive sentenced to prison in Belgium for attempted murder has been arrested in Phuket, where he worked as a DJ at a Patong bar.

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Gambling Russians arrested in Phuket

Four Russian gamblers were arrested while playing poker at a luxury villa in Phuket.

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Chaos On Flight As Passengers Discover Live Snake In Overhead Luggage Cabin [Video]

The flight was preparing to land at the Phuket airport when the snake was spotted.

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‘Polluted’ Phuket water is just sediment

The mayor of Phuket's Karon municipality has denied that a black stream running from Karon beach into the sea is polluted water, saying it is the colour of sediment while the water is actually crystal clear.

Bangkok Post

17 tourists injured in Phuket bus accident

A small tour bus overturned on a curve in Phuket, injuring 17 Chinese tourists, two them seriously, and two of the Thai crew on Tuesday morning.

Bangkok Post

Iranian Muay Thai fighter killed in Phuket accident

Muay Thai fighter Fariyar Aminipour has died in Phuket, according to his gym in Thailand.

Bangkok Post

Rare whale seen near Phuket

A white Omura's whale has been spotted near Koh He in Phuket, possibly marking the first sighting of this very rare mammal in Thailand and even the world, according to a marine biologist.

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Phuket speedboat crash kills Russian girl

Officials are waiting for the results of drug tests on the driver and assistant of a speedboat that hit rocks off Phuket on Sunday afternoon, killing a Russian girl and injuring nine others.

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Tourist claims police extortion to get cash from parents

A Finnish tourist in Phuket tricked his parents out of 7,000 euros by pretending he had been arrested and needed that amount to be released, police have said.

The Hindu

Lufthansa to double Bengaluru-Munich flight frequency

Lufthansa which commenced direct flights between Bengaluru and Munich last month will be doubling the flight frequency to six times a week from next year

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Taylor Hill Shares Sun-Kissed Vacation Moments from Phuket, Thailand

Taylor Hill shares captivating Instagram posts from her vacation in Phuket, Thailand, showcasing breathtaking sunsets, meals, and natural beauty.

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Where’s hot in February? Best holiday destinations for some final winter sun

From far-flung islands in the eastern hemisphere to southern European shores, here’s our guide to failsafe sunshine in February

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Phuket launches 'crime-free' plan

Phuket is launching a scheme that authorities say will help ensure the safety of international tourists during this high season.

The Independent UK

Phuket’s holiest – and goriest – festival is back with a bang

After a pandemic-enforced pause, Lucie Grace visits Thailand’s biggest island as it brings back the explosives and extreme piercings that make its Vegetarian Festival such an enthralling experience

Bangkok Post

Phuket targets road deaths

Phuket aims to reduce road fatalities from 135 per year on average to 110 or better within the next year.

Bangkok Post

Phuket 'safety sandbox' set to begin

The "Safety Phuket Island Sandbox" will officially begin on Nov 26 at Pa Tong beach and Walking Street in Phuket as part of a Public Health Ministry scheme to promote health and safety for tourists.

Bangkok Post

Extended nightlife hours to start Dec 15

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has agreed to extend opening hours for nighttime entertainment venues, including pubs and bars, to 4am in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chon Buri and Phuket from Dec 15.

Bangkok Post

US citizen found dead in Phuket

A Costa Rican-American man was found dead in his room with stab wounds at a hotel in Phuket on Monday, according to local police.

Bangkok Post

Tuk-tuk drivers arrested for assault on tourist

Three tuk-tuk drivers were arrested on Monday after a tourist from Saudi Arabia was assaulted outside a Phuket hotel on Sunday.

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