Phuket Floods Leave Tourists and Locals Stranded

Phuket Floods Leave Tourists and Locals Stranded

Heavy rains flood Patong, Kata, and Karon, stranding tourists as roads turn into rivers and businesses brace for losses.

Thailand Expands Alcohol Sales Despite Festival Bans
New law lets more venues sell alcohol year-round, sparking debate over religious tradition versus economic recovery.

Bangkok Car Fire After Service Raises Safety Fears
A car bursts into flames post-service; insurance confusion follows as scrutiny grows over garage accountability.

Child-Begging Gang Busted in Pattaya
Police arrest foreign nationals using kids to beg; children rescued, adults face trafficking and immigration charges.

Drunk Tourist Climbs Phuket Traffic Light in Bizarre Stunt
A foreign man climbs pole to change red light, causes public scene in Patong; police issue warning.