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A foreign man was attacked and robbed by three individuals at an ATM in Patong, Phuket, in an incident that has drawn attention online. Local police have not yet issued an official statement. According to reports, the incident—which was captured on surveillance cameras and widely covered by the media—occurred around 5 a.m. on March 19 near the seafood market in Patong. In the video, the man is seen trying to withdraw cash while another individual, believed to be Thai, stands

Authorities in Phuket have issued an urgent warning after a surge in venomous jellyfish was recorded near Maiton Island, prompting immediate safety measures. The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) advised tourists and marine operators to avoid entering the water in the affected area after marine specialists detected a high concentration of dangerous jellyfish. The findings were reported by veterinarians from the Siritharn Rare Marine Animal Rescue Center. Accor

A French national wanted under an Interpol Red Notice was detained in Phuket on March 12 following a request from the French Embassy. The request, sent through the Foreign Affairs Division of the Royal Thai Police, called for cooperation in locating and arresting the suspect, revoking his permission to remain in Thailand, and arranging his deportation to France. Authorities began investigating after receiving information that the man might be residing in Phuket. Their efforts

From a biological perspective, air temperature alone does not fully determine how heat affects the human body. Humidity also plays a major role — and in places like Phuket, it is consistently high. Because of this, medical professionals and meteorologists use the concept of the heat index , which reflects how hot the weather actually feels to the body by combining temperature and humidity. In Phuket, this показатель can reach up to 50°C, placing it near the highest danger lev

A dispute over a pet cat in Phuket has drawn attention after a local man accused two Russian tourists of taking his animal, while the women insisted it was a misunderstanding. The incident came to light on March 8, when the cat’s owner, Veerapong Santanoon, shared CCTV footage on social media. The video shows him confronting one of the women and demanding the return of his pet. In the footage, two foreign women — reportedly Russian nationals — are seen leaving Veerapong’s pro

Authorities in Phuket are taking steps to address major delays in the issuance and renewal of work permits affecting more than 130,000 foreign workers, after businesses raised concerns about the impact on operations. The issue was discussed during a monthly labour agency meeting held on March 4 at the Phuket Provincial Labour Office. Phuket Vice Governor Teeraphong Chuaychoo urged officials to act quickly to resolve the growing backlog. Representatives from several key instit