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- Thailand Partially Lifts Alcohol Sales Ban on Buddhist Holy Days with Strict Conditions, Effective From May 10, 2025, Approved Location List To Be Announced
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BANGKOK, May 9th, 2025 — The Royal Gazette has officially announced a decision to partially lift the long-standing ban on alcohol sales during five major Buddhist holy days, a move aimed at boosting Thailand’s tourism industry while respecting religious traditions. The regulation, published on May 8th, 2025, and effective from May 10th, 2025, allows limited […]
Thailand Partially Lifts Alcohol Sales Ban on Buddhist Holy Days with Strict Conditions, Effective From May 10, 2025, Approved Location List To Be Announced
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The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.9 May 09 2025Featured Newshttps://thephuketexpress.com/?p=141029 - Thai Court Sentences 23 Foreign Real Estate Nominees in Phuket
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Phuket – Thai authorities have intensified their crackdown on foreign nominee ownership in the real estate sector, following a recent court ruling that penalized 23 individuals found guilty of violating the Foreign Business Act. The Department of Business Development (DBD) told the Phuket Express that all convicted nominees were fined 200,000 THB each, with a […]
Thai Court Sentences 23 Foreign Real Estate Nominees in Phuket
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The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.8 May 08 2025Business and Financial Newshttps://thephuketexpress.com/?p=140972 - Foreign Tourists Engage in Late-Night Brawl on Bangla Road – VIDEO
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Patong – A late-night fight among foreign tourists has once again sparked concerns over public safety on Bangla Road, Patong, Phuket. The incident, which occurred earlier this week, was captured in a brief 20-second video shared by Facebook user Kimwan. In the footage, a group of intoxicated tourists can be seen arguing and engaging in […]
Foreign Tourists Engage in Late-Night Brawl on Bangla Road – VIDEO
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The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.7 May 07 2025Funny, Strange, Viral and Weird newshttps://thephuketexpress.com/?p=140962 - Young Australian Man Rescued After Near-Drowning at Racha Island
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Chalong – A male Australian tourist was rescued from drowning near the Racha Yai Island in Chalong. Emergency responders told the Phuket Express that they sprang into action earlier this week, after receiving a distress call about a near drowning incident near Racha Yai Island. The owner of a boat alerted the Phuket Tourist Assistance […]
Young Australian Man Rescued After Near-Drowning at Racha Island
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The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.7 May 07 2025Chalonghttps://thephuketexpress.com/?p=140958 - Wanted Australian in Phuket Arrested at Airport for Robbery Charges
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Phuket – The Thai Immigration authorities apprehended an Australian national upon his arrival at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, following an active arrest warrant issued by the Phuket Provincial Court. The suspect, identified only as Mr. Mc (alias), was detained after biometric screening flagged him as a prohibited individual under Thailand’s immigration regulations. According to relevant officials, […]
Wanted Australian in Phuket Arrested at Airport for Robbery Charges
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The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.7 May 07 2025Crime Newshttps://thephuketexpress.com/?p=140936 - Tremors Felt as Earthquake Strikes Nakhon Si Thammarat
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Nakhon Si Thammarat- An earthquake measuring 3.0 on the Richter scale struck Sai Hra in Chawang District, at 5:31 A.M. on May 7, 2025. The tremor, originating from a depth of 1 kilometer, was detected at coordinates 8.448N, 99.56E, approximately 82 kilometers northeast of Krabi City. Residents in Sai Hra and Na Wae Subdistricts reported […]
Tremors Felt as Earthquake Strikes Nakhon Si Thammarat
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The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.7 May 07 2025Featured Newshttps://thephuketexpress.com/?p=140924 - Seven Russian Tourists Hospitalized After Eating Wild Fruit in Surat Thani
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Surat Thani – Seven foreign tourists, reportedly Russians, were rushed to hospitals in Surat Thani after consuming wild fruit at a nature park, experiencing severe symptoms including chest tightness, vomiting, and dizziness. The Surat Thani officials told the Phuket Express that the incident occurred this week in the vicinity of Tham Khao Na Nai Luang […]
Seven Russian Tourists Hospitalized After Eating Wild Fruit in Surat Thani
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The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.7 May 07 2025Environmenthttps://thephuketexpress.com/?p=140918 - UPDATE: Australian Motorbike Rider Sentenced to 15 Days in Jail for Motorbike Stunt in Rawai
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Rawai – A 31-year-old Australian tourist has been sentenced to 15 days in prison for reckless driving after performing dangerous motorbike stunts in Rawai. Our previous story: Police have taken action against a foreign tourist caught performing dangerous motorcycle stunts on a public road in Rawai, following outrage from locals and concerns over public safety. […]
UPDATE: Australian Motorbike Rider Sentenced to 15 Days in Jail for Motorbike Stunt in Rawai
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The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.7 May 07 2025Chalonghttps://thephuketexpress.com/?p=140894 - Heavy Rainfall Causes Temporary Flooding in Kamala
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Kamala – Early morning rainfall on May 6, 2025, led to temporary flooding on road surfaces in Kamala. According to the Phuket Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office, the affected areas included Ban Bang Wan and Ban Nuea. The water levels, which initially caused disruption, subsided by 8:10 AM, allowing the situation to return to […]
Heavy Rainfall Causes Temporary Flooding in Kamala
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The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.6 May 06 2025Featured Newshttps://thephuketexpress.com/?p=140875 - Two Vietnamese Nationals Arrested for Illegal Cannabis Sales in Patong
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Patong – Patong Police arrested two Vietnamese nationals for illegally selling cannabis in Phuket. The operation was carried out on the evening of May 4, 2025. The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that they conducted a sting operation that resulted in the suspects being apprehended with four bags of cannabis flowers, weighing approximately 1.7 […]
Two Vietnamese Nationals Arrested for Illegal Cannabis Sales in Patong
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The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.6 May 06 2025Crime Newshttps://thephuketexpress.com/?p=140857