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Three Indian nationals died after losing consciousness at a popular nightclub in Phuket, with police confirming that narcotic substances were detected in the victims’ systems. According to reports from Kamala Police, the incident took place during the early hours of May 9 at Cafe del Mar in Kamala. Officers received an emergency call at approximately 2:06 a.m. regarding four foreign tourists who had collapsed inside the venue. Emergency responders transported three men to Pat

A foreign motorcyclist is being sought by police after allegedly causing a serious hit-and-run crash involving a Thai teenager in Phuket’s Rawai area. The accident happened around 2:30 p.m. on May 10. According to the victim’s mother, who later shared details online, a foreign rider carrying two passengers suddenly changed lanes and collided with her son’s motorcycle. The impact threw the teenager off his bike and left him with multiple injuries. Photos shared on local social

A confrontation involving a group of Indian tourists and two Thai men in Patong early on May 12 has led to a police investigation after one local resident was reportedly injured during the incident. According to police, the altercation took place around 4:30 a.m. near the end of Bangla Road in Patong, Phuket. Officers later responded to a report of violence at approximately 4:50 a.m. Investigators said four Indian nationals — 37-year-old Sandeep Kumar Sunil, 39-year-old Moham

Tourist police in Phuket arrested two foreign nationals accused of overstaying their visas by more than two years after they were identified through an AI-powered facial recognition system in Kathu district. The arrests took place on May 8 during an operation targeting foreigners suspected of immigration violations and other illegal activities in key tourist areas across Phuket. According to tourist police, the operation was launched following directives to intensify inspecti

A teenager in Phuket has received widespread praise after helping save a foreign man who collapsed on a roadside in Kathu district on the evening of May 7. Photos and videos shared by Thai media and local Facebook pages showed the young man performing CPR on an unconscious foreigner lying on the road with a visible head injury. According to DailyNews, the incident happened outside a beverage stall, where the foreign man reportedly suddenly collapsed and struck his head on the

Police in Patong have arrested two foreign nationals accused of cocaine distribution during an undercover anti-drug operation targeting illegal narcotics activity in the popular tourist district. According to Phuket Tourist Police, investigators carried out surveillance before organizing a sting operation that led to the arrests of a Nigerian man identified as Samuel and a Belgian man named Bruno. Both men were also found to have significantly overstayed their visas in Thaila

A foreign couple has been detained and deported after engaging in inappropriate behavior inside a tuk-tuk in Patong, triggering public backlash and renewed debate over tourist conduct in Phuket. According to authorities, the individuals—a man from Spain and a woman from Peru—acknowledged their actions, explaining that they had acted impulsively. Footage of the incident quickly spread across social media, drawing criticism from both residents and officials, who said the behavi

Authorities in Phuket have intercepted a major drug shipment after discovering more than six kilogrammes of heroin concealed inside traditional Thai clothing sets intended for delivery to Australia. The operation began on April 30, when police flagged a suspicious parcel sent from Loei to a residence in the Sakhu area of Thalang. The shipment, consisting of two large sacks, had been dispatched from Chiang Khan district via a private courier service and was addressed to an ind

A Russian national has been detained in Phuket for allegedly organizing unauthorized fishing excursions, following an investigation that linked tour promotions on Telegram to operations in Chalong. The case was initiated after a report was submitted through the Tourist Police hotline. Authorities were alerted to a group of foreigners promoting fishing trips online. Officers then monitored the activity for more than a month, collecting evidence before proceeding further. To co

Several restaurant owners in Phuket have reported falling victim to a suspected foreign scammer who used a “confusion trick” to steal cash during transactions. One of the victims, a local restaurant owner named Benz Paitoon, shared his experience on Facebook on May 4, along with CCTV footage. According to him, the suspect entered his shop and bought a bottle of water priced at 10 baht, paying with a 1,000-baht note. Out of caution, Benz checked the banknote using a verificati

A foreign couple was taken into custody on May 4 after a video showing inappropriate behavior inside a moving tuk tuk in Patong spread rapidly online. The incident gained attention after footage, reportedly filmed by a passerby, was shared on social media a day earlier. The clip shows the couple inside the vehicle while it was in motion, sparking widespread criticism and renewed debate over tourist conduct in Phuket. According to reports, the video was captured by a Thai woma

A series of dine-and-dash incidents involving foreign tourists unfolded across Phuket over a single weekend, alarming restaurant owners and prompting calls for stricter enforcement. The first case took place on May 2 and was later shared online by a restaurant owner. According to her account, two foreign customers ordered simple dishes—fried rice and stir-fried noodles without meat. Near the end of their meal, they complained about allegedly finding an insect in the food. The

An Australian national has been detained in Phuket after a video showing a serious traffic violation in Kamala spread widely online. According to local police, the incident took place at the Khok Yang intersection, where a black sedan with red stripes was seen blocking both entry and exit lanes. The driver ignored a red traffic signal, disrupting the flow of vehicles and putting other road users at risk. Officers quickly identified the driver as an Australian man known as Mr.

Authorities in Phuket carried out a late-night operation in Patong after reports surfaced online about foreign nationals involving children in street begging. According to the Phuket Provincial Social Development and Human Security Office, the inspection was triggered by social media claims that families from abroad were approaching tourists in crowded areas and asking for money, often accompanied by young children. During the patrol, officials confirmed that a foreign family

Police in Phuket have detained a 19-year-old man believed to be behind a string of attempted break-ins targeting local businesses in the Wichit area. According to officers from Wichit Police Station, the suspect was apprehended on April 29 following an investigation launched after a complaint filed on April 17. The case stemmed from an attempted burglary at a restaurant located near Muang Thong on Sakdidet Road. CCTV footage captured a single individual entering the premises

Authorities in Phuket have arrested a man accused of illegally using a protected slow loris to offer paid photo opportunities to tourists in the Karon area. The operation took place on April 27 after officials received complaints about wildlife being exploited for tourism. Officers from the Khao Phra Thaeo Non-Hunting Area, along with local police and officials, conducted an inspection and located the suspect. During the raid, the man was found carrying a slow loris—locally k

Police in Phuket have dismantled a major illegal vehicle pawn and loan sharking operation in Thalang District, arresting two suspects and seizing 19 vehicles worth more than 1.5 million baht. According to Region 8 Police, the raid took place on April 28 under search warrants issued by the provincial court. Officers targeted two locations in Thepkrasattri. The suspects, both 29 years old and identified as “Got” and “Bew,” were taken into custody. During the operation, authorit

A group of foreign tourists in Phuket has come under fire after engaging in inappropriate behavior while riding a tuk tuk in the busy Patong area. Photos shared online on April 27 showed several individuals standing inside the moving vehicle, turning toward traffic behind them and exposing themselves. The images quickly spread across social media, prompting criticism from both locals and online users. The identities and nationalities of those involved have not been confirmed,

A fatal road accident in Phuket has sparked public concern after a young driver without a licence struck and killed a transwoman in the early hours of April 25. The incident took place around 2:30 a.m. on Pathak Road in the Chalong area, near a local entertainment venue. The victim, Auttachai Deeprom, suffered critical injuries and was later pronounced dead at the hospital. CCTV footage shows Auttachai crossing the road with friends when she accidentally dropped her mobile ph

Thai authorities have detained two men from Kyrgyzstan who were internationally wanted in connection with a serious criminal case involving kidnapping and murder. The suspects, identified as Aiat and Adilet, both aged 26, were the subjects of Interpol Red Notices. They face multiple charges in their home country, including abduction, unlawful detention, assault leading to death, and murder. The arrests took place on April 25 at a hotel in Patong, located in Kathu district of