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A Swedish national listed under an Interpol Red Notice has been apprehended in Phuket, marking another step in Thailand’s intensified efforts to target foreign criminals. The arrest took place on April 9, when Phuket Provincial Police, in coordination with international partners, detained a suspect identified as Boran. He is wanted in Sweden on multiple serious charges, including murder, illegal possession of firearms, and involvement in drug trafficking. The operation was co

A French national wanted in connection with dozens of criminal offences has been detained in Phuket after attempting to evade justice by fleeing abroad. Thai authorities, acting on a request from French law enforcement, instructed Phuket immigration officers to track down the suspect, a 50-year-old man identified as Ani. He is accused of involvement in more than 30 crimes, primarily related to drug trafficking and money laundering. According to investigators, the man left Fra

Authorities in Phuket have uncovered an illegal tourism operation involving a foreign nominee, as part of a broader crackdown on unlawful business practices in the sector. The Department of Tourism, together with the Tourist Police, carried out coordinated inspections targeting tour operators across the island. The operation focused on identifying companies using Thai nationals as proxy shareholders to bypass foreign ownership restrictions. During the investigation, officials

Phuket International Airport conducted a large-scale emergency exercise under the PEMEX 2026 program, simulating a complex aircraft accident at sea to test its crisis response capabilities. The drill began at 2:00 p.m. and was officially opened by Teerapong Chuaychu, Deputy Governor of Ranong Province. The event brought together senior airport management, government representatives, emergency medical teams, and safety units from both public and private sectors. Designed as a

Police in Phuket have arrested a man who opened fire on his colleague at a warehouse in Ratsada, bringing a swift end to a manhunt launched after the incident. The suspect, 50-year-old Prakit Pannarai, was taken into custody on the evening of April 7 at a local hotel. He is accused of shooting his co-worker, 40-year-old Wirat Nawadate, a day earlier at a warehouse belonging to a retail business. According to investigators, Prakit fired three shots during the confrontation, hi

Police in Phuket have detained a local van driver following the alleged rape of a 20-year-old Ukrainian tourist on April 6. The victim reported the incident to Patong Police Station early in the morning, around 5:30am. According to her statement, a Thai man forced her into a vehicle and assaulted her in Phuket Town. Authorities later identified and arrested the suspect, a 43-year-old man known as Sukan. The woman explained that she had arranged a ride via a motorcycle taxi ap

Authorities in Phuket have dismantled a large-scale methamphetamine supply network that used household appliances to smuggle drugs onto the island. Nearly 200,000 meth pills were seized, and two suspects were taken into custody. At a press briefing on April 4, Provincial Police Commander Sinlert Sukhum revealed that the investigation began after officers intercepted a shipment of 19,892 pills in Satun province on March 30. The drugs had been concealed inside evaporative air c

Authorities in Phuket have reported a major success in their fight against drug trafficking after seizing a large quantity of narcotics during a coordinated operation. According to Provincial Chief Officer Rungreung Thimabutr, the case began on March 31, when Phuket’s special operations unit received intelligence from officials in Thalang district about a planned drug transaction in Kathu. Acting on this tip, officers launched an undercover operation to verify the information

Immigration officers in Phuket have detained a Chinese national wanted for fraud after receiving a request for assistance from the Chinese Embassy in Thailand. The arrest took place on April 1 following an investigation into the suspect’s whereabouts. The man, identified as 32-year-old Wang, was believed to have been hiding in the province. Authorities eventually tracked him down to a condominium in the Patong area of Kathu district, where he was taken into custody. According

Police in Phuket have arrested a suspected drug trafficker after intercepting a large quantity of methamphetamine at a checkpoint. The operation took place in the early hours of March 31 at the Tha Chatchai checkpoint, a key control point on the island. Officers stopped a suspicious vehicle and carried out a search. During the inspection, authorities discovered 3,981 methamphetamine tablets hidden inside the car. In addition to the drugs, police seized a Toyota C-HR and an iP

Tourist police in Phuket have arrested a French national who had overstayed his visa, using facial recognition technology to identify the violation. The arrest took place on March 30 on Bangla Road in Patong. According to authorities, the 27-year-old man had remained in Thailand 42 days beyond his permitted stay. Police reported that the suspect was detected through a mobile AI-powered camera installed on a patrol vehicle. While officials did not specify the exact type of veh

A Thai driver was seriously injured in a late-night crash on Phuket’s main highway after losing control of his vehicle and crashing into a tree. The accident occurred around 11:40pm in the northern part of the island, on a section of Thepkrasattri Road near the entrance to the Supalai Bella residential area. Initial reports suggest a possible discrepancy in the date, with the incident likely taking place on March 27. Emergency responders arriving at the scene found a heavily

Authorities are investigating the cause of a major fire that broke out in Phuket Town on the afternoon of March 27, with early reports suggesting a possible electric motorcycle battery explosion. The blaze started around 1:00pm at a three-storey commercial building on Thepkrasattri Road. According to local reports, firefighters managed to bring the situation under control within about 30 minutes. However, updates from public relations officials indicated that crews were still

A fire broke out on the afternoon of March 27 at a two-storey residential building near Kohsit Vihara Temple in Phuket, prompting a rapid emergency response. Rescue teams were dispatched to the scene after flames engulfed part of the structure. One man was injured in the incident, suffering burns, including blisters and visible wounds. He received immediate assistance from responders and was transported for further medical treatment. Firefighters from Phuket City, along with

Police in Phuket have arrested a Thai man accused of sexually assaulting at least four women in the Chalong area during March. According to Chalong Police Station, officers received four separate complaints from victims, including both Thai and foreign nationals. Authorities said the incidents caused widespread concern in the community, with some victims sustaining minor injuries while trying to escape. Suspect identified through CCTV Victims provided similar descriptions of

A Russian national has died following a road accident that occurred overnight in the Cherng Talay area of Phuket. According to reports, the crash took place around 3:40am near Boat Avenue. Emergency responders transported the injured man to Thalang Hospital, where doctors attempted to save his life. Despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead at 8:18am. Police at Thalang Station were officially notified of the death later that morning, at approximately 8:50am, after receivi

A fatal road accident in Phuket has left one motorcyclist dead and another injured after a foreign driver lost control of a pickup truck. The incident occurred on March 25 in the Chalong area at around 5pm. According to reports, a foreign woman driving a blue pickup veered into the opposite lane and collided with two motorcycles. Video footage circulating on Thai social media shows the vehicle suddenly sliding to the right before crashing into the riders. The pickup then stru

A theft case at a Porsche service centre in Phuket has been resolved after police identified a staff member who took a client’s luxury watch. The incident involved a Rolex valued at nearly 500,000 baht, which went missing from a white Porsche Taycan GTS. The vehicle had been sent to a service centre on Bypass Road on March 23. According to the owner, her son had borrowed the car the day before and left the watch inside a compartment in the centre console. She explained that s

A restaurant owner in Phuket has reported a foreign couple to police after they were caught entering private property, using a swimming pool, and consuming cannabis without permission. The incident took place in the Rawai area, where the owner of Grills Nai-Harn shared CCTV footage online showing an employee confronting the couple. In her post, she asked the public to help identify them, suggesting they might be staying in the nearby Soi Naya area. According to the owner, the

Police in Phuket seized a significant quantity of methamphetamine during a late-night checkpoint operation on March 24, 2026. Officers stationed at the Tha Chatchai checkpoint stopped a red Mazda 3 sedan and uncovered 2,967 methamphetamine pills hidden inside the vehicle’s engine compartment. The operation was led by senior officers from Tha Chatchai Police Station, resulting in the arrest of two suspects from Ao Luek district in Krabi province. During the inspection, authori