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Young Turkish Tourist Dies in Phuket Motorcycle-Van Collision
A young Turkish tourist was killed in a fatal late-night motorcycle accident in Phuket, colliding with a van on Patak Road near Le Meridien Hotel around 12:35 a.m. Karon Police Station and rescue workers responded to the incident.
BMW Crashes into Phuket Convenience Store
A BMW vehicle crashed into a convenience store in Phuket City late at night, causing significant damage to the building. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident, which occurred near Ban Kuku on Ratsada Anusorn road.
Phuket moves to regulate jet-ski operations on Koh Naka
Phuket local authorities are implementing stricter regulations for jet-ski operations on Koh Naka island to protect fishing areas and enhance tourist safety. The new measures will include specific zoning for beach and marine activities to better manage water sports and local maritime resources.
Hospital in Phuket Denies Rumors of Nipah Virus
Bangkok Siriroj Hospital in Phuket has officially denied rumors of Nipah virus infections among seven Indian nationals. The hospital's statement aims to quell widespread social media speculation that had been circulating among local residents over the weekend.
Phuket mourns loss of renowned house DJ Bert Bevans
Phuket's international DJ community and local residents are grieving the unexpected death of Bert Bevans, a well-known house music DJ who had been a long-time resident of the island. Bevans, respected in the international music scene, passed away suddenly in the United Kingdom.
Police Deputy Commissioner Chavalit Phetshripea Visits Ko Lanta Police Station
A senior Krabi provincial police officer, Chavalit Phetshripea, conducted an official visit to the Ko Lanta Police Station, meeting with local law enforcement and providing guidance on public safety and service. The deputy commissioner inspected the station and observed police operations in the area.
M 4.6 - 17 km NW of Gyalshing, India
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Gyalshing in the Sikkim region of India on February 7th. The earthquake was located approximately 17 kilometers northwest of Gyalshing at a depth of 10 kilometers.
M 4.6 - 255 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia
A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 4.6 struck 255 kilometers north of Tobelo, Indonesia, at a depth of 80.29 kilometers. The seismic event occurred on February 13, 2026, at 20:27:55 UTC, with its epicenter located at 4.031°N, 128.212°E.
M 4.8 - 44 km W of Gadung, Philippines
A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 4.8 struck 44 kilometers west of Gadung, Philippines, at a significant depth of 584.73 kilometers. The seismic event occurred on January 31, 2026, at 18:34:43 UTC, with its epicenter located at coordinates 6.738°N 123.627°E.
M 4.5 - 125 km SE of Phek, India
A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5 struck 125 kilometers southeast of Phek in India on February 4, 2026. The seismic event occurred at a depth of approximately 138.78 kilometers, with its epicenter located at 24.815°N, 95.327°E.
M 4.6 - 13 km WNW of Gyalshing, India
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Gyalshing in the Sikkim region of India, with an epicenter located at 27.328°N 88.128°E and a depth of approximately 10 kilometers. The seismic event occurred on February 5, 2026, at 19:39:28 UTC, potentially impacting local communities in the region.
M 5.8 - 94 km SW of Trenggalek, Indonesia
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck 94 kilometers southwest of Trenggalek in East Java, Indonesia on February 5, 2026. The tremor occurred at a depth of 40 kilometers and was recorded by seismic monitoring systems in the region.