Phuket, Thailand
Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Phuket, Thailand, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 41 stories have been published about Phuket, Thailand which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Phuket, Thailand, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 41 stories have been published about Phuket, Thailand which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
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Asia · PhuketTwo passengers were injured in the incident. It was initially reported that the man had history of mental illness. Police tried to negotiate with him to surrender but to no avail. The driver stopped the bus to allow passengers to leave and the two injured passengers were sent to hospital. After a five-hour standoff, the police found the man dead.
Ex-conscript kills self after shooting on bus in Phuket, 2 injured
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Asia · PhuketPhuket governor, officials and representatives from tourism sector met Li Chenglong, counselor director of China's Phuket consular office. Both sides discussed the Feb 1 incident when a woman at a Thai tour company in Karon sub-district kicked a Chinese customer and inflicted a cut on his arm with a small knife.
Phuket apologises for attack on Chinese visitor over refund
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Asia · PhuketPHUKET: A Patong tuk-tuk driver has been charged with theft after failing to return an iPhone left behind in his tuk-tuk by a Swedish tourist.
Phuket News: Patong tuk-tuk driver charged for not returning iPhone
Asia · PhuketPHUKET: The Office of the Vocational Education Commission (Ovec) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the province to develop an apprenticeship programme to plug labour shortages in the hospitality industry.
Phuket signs MoU for apprenticeships
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Rawai · RawaiPHUKET: A body found floating off Koh Kaew Nok in tambon Rawai of Muang district on Friday belonged to a Romanian man who went missing during a dive in early January. His identity was tentatively confirmed by relatives.
Missing Romanian diver's body found
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Asia · PhuketPhuket province has garnered over a million votes of public support in its bid to host Specialized Expo 2028. Deputy Government Spokeswoman Tipanan Sirichana said that if Thailand is awarded the event, it is expected to attract at least 7 million foreign visitors and generate a minimum of 50 billion baht in revenue.
Support for Expo 2028 Phuket bid exceeds one million public votes
Asia · PhuketPhuket has attracted over a million public votes of support in its bid to win the right to host Specialised Expo 2028, deputy government spokeswoman Tipanan Sirichana said on Monday.
Public support hits 1m for expo
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Asia · PhuketNearly 7,600 Russian nationals have sought to extend their stay in Phuket province. Data on total arrivals showed an average of 300,000 foreign visitors entering the island per month, or 10,000 people per day. Russia accounts for the most visitors by nationality, followed by India, Kazakhstan, England, and Australia.
