Baby crocodile caught in Phuket backyard

A Phuket resident was given a fright when he discovered a meter-long baby crocodile riling his dog in his garden last night. Kusoldharm Foundation rescue workers were called to Soi Hatchananiwetate, behind the Phuket Provincial Administration Organization (OrBorJor) Hospital, at 7:30 pm to deal with the troublesome reptile. Rescue workers searched the area for more…

Earthquake hits Phuket

A Prince of Songkla University seismology expert urged the Thai public not to panic over yesterday’s 5.3-magnitude earthquake, with its epicenter was in the sea off northern Sumatra. Its slight tremors could be felt in Phang Nga and Phuket provinces. Paiboon Nuannin said this 7.02 am quake wasn’t in the same area that caused the…

Australian tourist injured at Phuket’s Tiger Kingdom

An Australian tourist was mauled by a tiger at Phuket’s Tiger Kingdom yesterday afternoon, Kathu District Chief Sayan Chanachaiwong confirmed to the Phuket Gazette. The tiger attacked Paul Goudie, 49 after he climbed into the cage with the animal at about 1 pm to have his photograph taken. Mr. Goudie was taken to Phuket International…

Phuket Island Weather

Wednesday is set to be another beautiful day in Phuket with the chance of occasional rain and drizzle this morning followed by a shower in spots this afternoon. Phuket Island Weather this evening is set to be partly cloudy with a shower in spots much later. In relation to temperature, expect a high of 31C…