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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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Tourist killed by falling tree branch in Phuket

A Lithuanian man was killed when a falling pine tree branch struck him while he was riding his motorcycle on Nai Thon Beach Road in Phuket on Thursday.

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Casino cities in Thailand named

The special committee overseeing the entertainment complex project has announced that Bangkok, Chon Buri, Chiang Mai and Phuket will be the first four locations, amid public criticism.

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Encroachers on Phuket beach given warning

Hotels on Bangtao Beach in Phuket have been told to demolish any of their establishments that encroach on public land.

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28 tourists rescued from leaking Krabi speedboat

Twenty-eight tourists have been rescued from their speedboat which was leaking en route from Koh Lipe to Phuket.

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Canadian found dead from heat on Phuket beach

An 80-year-old Canadian woman has been found dead on Kata beach on Phuket, with the cause of the death initially said to be heatstroke.

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Phuket targets foreigners after surge in crime

Phuket is ramping up its immigration screenings and crackdowns on illegal activities following a surge in the number of drug-related crimes and foreigners working on the island illegally.

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American Tourist Nina Ng Vanishes While Jet Skiing In Thailand

American tourist Nina Ng, known for humanitarian work, disappears while jet skiing near Phuket, Thailand. Local authorities and U.S. Embassy informed.

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American woman caught smuggling meth from Phuket to Singapore

A 65-year-old woman from the United States has been arrested in Phuket after more than four kilogrammes of methamphetamine were found in her luggage as she boarded a plane to Singapore.

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Alleged Russian hackers arrested in Phuket

Police have arrested four Russians living in Phuket who are wanted in Switzerland and the United States on multiple charges of using ransomware to demand payments totalling US$16 million baht.

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