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Patong – Patong police apprehended an Australian man after spotting him skateboarding along a public road with his board in hand. Officers quickly intervened, citing safety concerns and local traffic laws. The Phuket Tourtist Police told the Phuket Express. The Australina man was taken into custody together with his skateboard and escorted to the investigation […] Australian Man Detained for Skateboarding on Patong Road -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

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Phuket – Tourist Police in Phuket have intensified enforcement against foreign nationals working illegally, arresting a Myanmar man for operating as a food delivery rider without proper authorization. At approximately 2:10 p.m. on Wednesday (July 15th) the Phuket Tourist Police detained the suspect. The arrest was made on charges of “being a foreigner working outside […] Illegal Food Delivery Rider From Myanmar Arrested in Phuket -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

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Phuket  – The Governor of Phuket, Mr. Chotnarin Kerdsom, presented a certificate of honor to Rattikan Amloy, better known as “Nene Royal”, recognizing her outstanding musical talent and international achievements. The ceremony took place at the Phuket Provincial Hall, witnessed by Deputy Governor Romdon Hayiawae, Provincial Education Officer Panna Phromwichian, and senior officials from government […] ‘Ne Ne’ Honored for Musical Achievements from Phuket Governor  -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

A 43-year-old woman from Udon Thani reported being tailgated and cut off by a red-plated Mercedes-Benz driver on Highway 2 on July 16. While driving a cargo truck heading to Khon Kaen, she switched to the right lane to overtake due to rough road conditions, traveling at approximately 100 kilometers per hour. The Mercedes-Benz then sped up behind her, tailgating aggressively, before swerving left and cutting in front of her vehicle at close range, then braking suddenly. When both vehicles stopped, the Mercedes driver lowered his window, put the car in reverse to ram the victim's truck, and immediately fled without stopping to discuss the incident.

The victim, shocked and frightened by the dangerous maneuver, stated she did not pursue the driver because her dashcam had recorded clear footage of the incident. She submitted the video to media and police, hoping authorities would track down the driver for investigation and legal proceedings. She expressed concern that such reckless behavior endangers all road users and called on the Mercedes driver to take responsibility, pay for repairs, and compensate her for the trauma caused by the incident.

Police have received the complaint and are currently investigating evidence and tracking the vehicle's driver for questioning and further legal action.

On July 16, 2569, rescue workers responded to a vehicle crash that killed a man and left a car in a canal near Kao Khwang Soi 7 on Yanyawirojon Road in Muang District, Chanthaburi Province. The victim, 51-year-old Manas, was found with severe head and facial injuries near his bicycle and a garbage bin; locals said he regularly collected scrap metal in the area.

A white Mitsubishi Pajero (license plate Kob 8481, Chanthaburi) was discovered submerged in the roadside canal with its front bumper damaged. The driver, 45-year-old Chaiydet, was in a state of muscular rigidity and was given emergency first aid before being taken to Sirivet Hospital at relatives' request.

CCTV footage from Ruengchit Agricultural Company, recorded at 12:45 p.m., showed the vehicle traveling at low speed and hugging the left lane as if turning into an alley, when it suddenly accelerated hard and shot forward with black smoke billowing. It then struck Manas, who was sitting collecting garbage, killing him instantly before plunging into the canal.

Relatives of Chaiydet disclosed that he had just picked up a child from a private hospital and was returning when he suddenly experienced muscular rigidity and lost control of the vehicle. He had experienced similar episodes before, but despite previous medical examination, doctors had been unable to identify a definite cause or abnormality, so he had received no targeted treatment until this incident occurred.

Police Lieutenant Yodcheroen Inkai documented and thoroughly investigated the scene to determine the exact cause and ensure fairness to both parties. The body was transferred to Phra Pokklao Hospital for detailed autopsy, and will later be released to relatives for religious rites.

On July 16, Sub-district Officer Thanyarat Laebutsri led the special operations unit "Sing Mueng Muk" in coordination with intelligence and immigration personnel to conduct the raid in Mukdahan City after receiving a tip about illegal drug use at a birthday party. Officers discovered 14 suspects—9 men and 5 women, including 4 Laotian nationals—in an intoxicated state at the repair shop in Ban Kham Pak Nok, Tambon Bang Sai Yai.

During the search, police found ketamine in plastic bags and bottles containing red liquid believed to be "happy water" (methamphetamine-laced water). All suspects confessed to organizing the birthday gathering and using drugs together. One Laotian national was additionally charged under immigration law for overstaying.

Charges filed include illegal possession of ketamine (2.88 grams), illegal possession of methamphetamine in liquid form, and drug use violations against all 14 suspects. The suspects were transferred to Mukdahan City Police Station for further legal proceedings.