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Thai marine police have detained a tourist fishing boat in Chalong Bay after discovering it was operating a fishing trip for Chinese tourists without a licensed tour guide, as required under Thai law. Thailand's Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) announced the operation in a statement released on June 25, although the inspection itself took place on June 22. Photos published by the authorities confirmed both reports refer to the same incident. According to the CIB, the operat

Police in Phuket have arrested a 27-year-old suspect believed to be responsible for a series of burglaries committed across several districts of the island. Officers from Wichit Police Station carried out an arrest warrant issued by the Phuket Provincial Court and located the suspect, identified only as Mr. Sun, hiding inside the ceiling of a rented room in Sri Sunthorn, Thalang District. He was taken into custody and transferred to Wichit Police Station for further questioni

Five boat crew members have been arrested after testing positive for illegal drugs during a police operation at one of Phuket’s main piers. The inspection was carried out by the Phuket Marine Police as part of a broader crime prevention campaign focused on the island’s ports and marine tourism areas. The initiative is intended to improve public safety and reinforce confidence among tourists using Phuket’s maritime transport services. During the operation, officers conducted r

A British tourist has been charged with drunk driving after crashing his SUV into traffic barriers at one of Phuket’s busiest intersections, prompting renewed concerns over road safety on the island. The incident occurred at Chalong Intersection, where CCTV footage and videos shared on social media showed a white Toyota Fortuner travelling at high speed before ploughing into several plastic traffic barriers surrounding the clock tower in the middle of the junction. According

An Icelandic tourist has been detained by police in Phuket after allegedly attempting to steal a handbag from a female taxi driver during a trip from Patong to Wichit. The incident was reported to Patong Police Station by 39-year-old taxi driver Phitchapa at around 7pm. According to her statement, she picked up a European passenger outside Patong Hospital at approximately 9:50am and was driving him to a hotel in Wichit, located in Phuket’s Mueang district. During the journey,

Police in Phuket have uncovered a significant drug trafficking operation after discovering one kilogram of crystal methamphetamine concealed inside the roof of a vehicle during an inspection at the Tha Chatchai checkpoint in Thalang. The breakthrough came after officers stopped a Surat Thani-registered vehicle at the checkpoint on Monday, June 22. During the initial search, authorities seized 2,900 methamphetamine pills and launched an investigation into a suspected drug dist

A 30-year-old woman from Kazakhstan was injured after allegedly causing a series of traffic incidents in Phuket, including blocking major roads, fleeing from police and later crashing into a motorcycle and a van. The incidents attracted widespread attention after videos circulated on Thai social media showing an SUV repeatedly driving in circles and obstructing traffic at an intersection on Thep Kasattri Road in Mai Khao, Thalang district, on Saturday, June 20. Witnesses repo

Thailand’s Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) has carried out a series of coordinated operations across southern provinces, dismantling major online gambling and fraud networks with combined financial activity and damages approaching one billion baht. Speaking at a press conference held on June 21 at the Royal Phuket City Hotel, Deputy Commissioner Pol. Maj. Gen. Tinnakorn Rangmat said the nationwide operation resulted in the arrest of 14 suspects and the seizure of asse

Authorities in Phuket arrested 78 foreign nationals during a raid on a luxury villa construction site in Cherng Talay after receiving reports of suspected illegal employment. The operation was launched at around 10:00 a.m. by the Security Threat Suppression Command, with support from the 41st Military Police Battalion, the 1st Infantry Battalion of the 15th Infantry Regiment, and other government agencies. Officials acted on information from local residents alleging that Chin

A Thai woman was rescued after spending several hours at sea following an apparent jump from Phuket’s Sarasin Bridge early on June 18. Police from Thachatchai Police Station were alerted after a black Honda was found abandoned on the bridge. Witnesses told officers that the driver parked the vehicle before entering the water at around 3:30 a.m. Emergency personnel from the Kusol Dham Phuket Foundation, together with other rescue teams, immediately launched a large-scale searc

A young Scottish professional boxer has died after suffering a severe head injury in a tuk-tuk accident in Phuket while on holiday in Thailand. Twenty-two-year-old Colin Cairney, an undefeated welterweight from Stirling, was injured in the early hours of June 14 after reportedly falling from the back of a tuk-tuk while returning to his hotel. He was initially taken to Patong Hospital before being transferred to Vachira Phuket Hospital due to the seriousness of his condition.

A Chinese national was arrested at Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport after allegedly attempting to bring a large shipment of Cuban cigars into Thailand without declaring them to customs authorities. According to Thailand’s Customs Department, the passenger arrived from Hong Kong on June 13. During a baggage inspection, officers discovered six packages containing imported cigars of various brands and types. The total value of the seized tobacco products was estimated at approximate

A Phuket boxing trainer has spoken publicly after a confrontation with a foreign motorcyclist escalated into a violent incident that gained widespread attention online. The altercation, captured on video and widely shared on social media, showed a shirtless foreign man holding a metal bar while a Thai man confronted him with a sword. During the clash, the foreigner suffered an arm injury before leaving the scene. The Thai participant was later identified as 50-year-old Waikoo

A British professional boxer remains in critical condition after reportedly falling from a tuk tuk in Phuket, while police continue efforts to locate the driver involved in the incident. Colin Kearney, a well-known boxer from the United Kingdom, was found seriously injured on Phra Baramee Road in Patong during the early hours of June 14. Emergency responders and officers from Patong Police Station arrived at the scene and rushed him to hospital for urgent medical treatment. I

A South African woman was arrested at Phuket International Airport after authorities allegedly discovered around 16 kilograms of heroin concealed inside her luggage. The suspect, identified only as 32-year-old Buhle, was detained at approximately 6 p.m. on June 11 at the oversized baggage drop-off area on the third floor of the airport’s international terminal in Mai Khao, Thalang district. According to police, customs officers and narcotics suppression units became suspiciou

A Russian national wanted under an Interpol Red Notice has been arrested in Phuket after Thai immigration authorities tracked him to a luxury villa where he had allegedly been hiding. The suspect, identified only as Igor, was taken into custody by officers from Immigration Division 6 working alongside Phuket Immigration Police. Investigators had reportedly been monitoring his movements before moving in and arresting him as he left the villa on Saturday morning. According to i

Police in Phuket have arrested two Myanmar nationals accused of murdering a fellow citizen in a case that was solved less than a week after the victim's body was discovered. The investigation began on June 4, when officers were called to an area near an abandoned hotel and spa in Thalang, where the body of a 51-year-old Myanmar man, identified as Ye Min Kyaw, was found. According to police, the victim had suffered multiple stab wounds. Investigators also recovered a knife she

Thai lifeguards intervened to prevent a potentially dangerous accident on Patong Beach after a foreign tourist ignored safety warnings, removed a red warning flag, and entered rough seas during hazardous weather conditions. The incident occurred on June 10 and was captured on video by a witness, Sarid Pongpawn, who later shared the footage on social media. In his post, he praised the lifeguards for their quick response and credited them with preventing a serious accident. Acc

Three people have been arrested in Phuket following police raids on two restaurants accused of operating as unlicensed entertainment venues and employing workers under the age of 18. The operation was carried out on the night of June 9 by officers from Wichit Police Station, who were investigating reports that several establishments in the area were violating entertainment and child protection laws. During the first inspection, officers visited a restaurant in Wichit and alle

A 23-year-old Thai woman has been arrested in Bangkok in connection with a theft case involving a Phuket tuk-tuk driver who reported losing valuables worth more than 300,000 baht after allegedly being given a drink that left him incapacitated. The suspect was taken into custody by Patong Police on June 10 at a condominium in Bangkok’s Asoke area. She was arrested under a warrant issued by the Phuket Provincial Court on charges related to theft committed at night. The investig