Kweng Court has published the full text of its verdict in which it found a Swiss man not guilty of kicking a female doctor as she sat on the steps of Yam Beach on the night of February 24 this year. According to a report from the Bangkok Post, the court ruled in favor of the defendant, Urs Fehr (45), saying the plaintiff had not presented clear evidence of the alleged assault. The court’s verdict was announced on Tuesday and made public on Wednesday (September 4). The incident occurred on February 24 at Yam Beach in Phuket’s Thalang district. That…
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Traffic on part of the Thep Kasattri-Nai Yang Road (National Highway 4031) will be reduced to one lane from today until Saturday (September 5-7) while a new drainage pipe is installed along the road. The affected road section stretches for more than 750 metres between Muk. Dok Khao and Phuket International Airport (between Km 2+500 and Km 3+250), the Phuket Expressway Authority said in a statement. Message. The Phuket Expressway Authority said the closure is necessary to allow a “box culvert” drainage system to be installed under the road surface. Vehicles travelling south from Phuket Airport will continue to have…
Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat described the impact of three major flood and landslide disasters that have already hit Phuket this rainy season and issued a series of instructions to authorities to increase vigilance for residents and take measures to prevent further flooding to prevent rain-related disasters. The governor’s letter was handed over at a meeting at Phuket Provincial Office on Monday (September 2), after which the governor explained his instructions to reporters. According to an official report of the meeting, Governor Sophon stressed the urgent need to conduct a survey and set up ground movement monitoring stations equipped with equipment…
Police were called to a hotel on Phra Metta Road in Patong yesterday evening (September 3rd) to find a Thai man dead from a gunshot wound to the head. He had apparently inflicted the wound on himself out of guilt after his affair was discovered. The hotel was called to the scene at around 6:11pm and found the body of Patong resident Sajeecha Nonthakan (40) lying on the floor. There was a bullet mark where the bullet had entered his right temple and exited from his left temple. A Smith & Wesson 9mm pistol was on the floor next to…
A senior mechanic and manager at a truck weigh station in Ayutthaya’s Wang Noi district has been arrested in a shocking corruption case. Officers from the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission and the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) raided the suspect at his home near the station this morning. Suspicions were immediately raised when a cache of about 40,000 baht in cash was discovered in Noppadol’s possession. But things got worse when a search of his office uncovered two handguns, a laptop and a computer, all of which were quickly seized by investigators. Police Major General Charoenkiat Pankaew, deputy director of the…
A chief mechanic at Anuphas Ford Phuket, Jirasak ‘Ton’ Saewun, has become the island’s newest millionaire after winning the top prize in the September 1st Government Lottery draw. Jirasak’s win came from five first-prize tickets, each with the winning number 199606, earning him a total of B30 million. Winning Numbers and Excitement The Government Lottery Office announced the winning numbers as 199606 for the first prize, with additional prizes for the 3-digit numbers 173, 220, 094, and 388, and the 2-digit number 94. Among the many hopeful participants, Jirasak emerged as one of the most fortunate winners. Upon learning of…
The body of a 30-year-old Saudi tourist was discovered washed ashore at Karon Beach, Phuket, on the evening of September 1st. The incident occurred near the Naga Statue, approximately midway along the beach, with police responding to the scene around 6:05 p.m. Details of the Incident Officers from the Karon Police Department, including Police Chief Pol Col Khundet na Nongkhai and Deputy Chief Pol Lt Col Wiwat Chamnankit, were joined by rescue workers from Karon Municipality and the Phuket Ruam Jai Rescue Foundation at the site. The body was found dressed in light green swimming shorts, with no signs of…
With the rise of remote work, Thailand has become a popular destination for digital nomads. The Thailand Digital Nomad Visa (often referred to as the Digital Technology Visa, or DTV) offers a great opportunity for remote workers to legally live and work in Thailand. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to apply for the Thailand DTV Visa. 1. Understand the Thailand Digital Nomad Visa Requirements Before starting your application, it’s crucial to understand the requirements for the Digital Nomad Visa. The key criteria usually include: Proof of Employment: You must be employed by a company registered outside of Thailand or…
In the aftermath of a devastating landslide that claimed 13 lives, residents of Kata have formally requested a thorough investigation into the incident, along with the implementation of preventive measures to avoid future tragedies. The landslide occurred last Friday, August 23, and has since sparked significant concern within the local community. Community’s Call for Action The letter requesting an investigation was delivered by Chalong Loi-Samut, a representative of the affected community, during a gathering at Wat Kittisangkaram (Wat Kata). The state news agency NNT reported that the residents are not only seeking answers about the cause of the landslide but…
In the wake of a tragic landslide that claimed the lives of 13 people, including several foreign nationals, government officials in Phuket are urgently consulting experts to investigate the disaster and prevent future incidents. The landslides occurred in the Nak Kerd mountain range in tambon Karon, leading to significant loss of life and property damage. Immediate Government Response Phuket’s Provincial Governor, Sophon Suwannarat, announced that the provincial office has reached out to the permanent secretary of natural resources and environment. The goal is to enlist expert assistance to determine the root cause of the landslides and develop strategies to prevent…