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Two Emirati nationals were taken into custody in Phuket after allegedly refusing to stop at a police checkpoint and leading officers on a dangerous pursuit through Kathu district. The incident occurred at approximately 1pm on August 13 at the Si Kor checkpoint on Phra Barami Road. According to police, the pair were travelling on a black Honda ADV 160 motorcycle from Patong toward the Si Kor intersection when officers signalled them to pull over for a routine licence inspectio

A video that recently resurfaced on social media appears to show security guards from a nightlife venue on Bangla Road assaulting a foreign tourist in Patong. The footage, which has circulated widely this week, sparked renewed criticism online. However, local officials say the incident occurred years ago and was resolved shortly after it happened. The clip shows a foreign man being escorted from a venue entrance before several guards continue confronting him on the street. In

Authorities in Phuket have arrested a man during a targeted anti-drug operation in Pa Khlok, resulting in the seizure of thousands of methamphetamine pills, crystal meth and an illegal firearm. The operation was carried out as part of ongoing efforts to combat narcotics-related crime in the province. During the raid, officers detained a male suspect and confiscated a significant quantity of illegal drugs along with a handgun and ammunition. According to officials, the seized

Thai authorities have arrested a South Korean national wanted under an Interpol Red Notice for alleged involvement in fraud and international drug trafficking. The suspect, identified only as Mr. Lee, was found living in Phuket after overstaying his visa for almost 3,000 days. The operation was carried out by officers from Immigration Division 6 in cooperation with the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) and South Korean law enforcement agencies. Investigators tracke

Phuket Immigration Police have arrested a 26-year-old Ukrainian man wanted under an Interpol Red Notice over his alleged involvement in an international cryptocurrency fraud scheme. The suspect, identified by authorities only by the alias Yeken, was arrested on Tuesday, August 11, according to Phuket Immigration. Investigators allege that he and his associates used fake Telegram accounts and created a fraudulent trading platform designed to imitate the well-known cryptocurren

Phuket police have inspected a lion cafe in Chalong after photos circulating on social media appeared to show a Chinese tourist being attacked by a lion. Authorities later confirmed that the image was old and did not depict a recent incident. Officers from Chalong Police Station visited Lion Cafe in Chalong, Mueang Phuket, on August 11 following concerns that the viral images could damage Phuket’s tourism reputation. The inspection was led by Police Colonel Surasak Jaidee, su

Thai authorities have launched a search for a 30-year-old German tourist who went missing after entering the sea at Freedom Beach in Phuket on August 10. Strong winds and rough waves were reported in the area, with red warning flags displayed to alert beachgoers to dangerous conditions. The missing tourist was identified as Jannik Jürgen Knobel, a German national. Authorities were alerted at approximately 3:49 p.m., after which police, rescue teams, local officials and disast

Phuket police have fined a Russian man after a video showing a white BMW sedan performing dangerous drifting manoeuvres near Surin Beach circulated widely on social media. The incident took place late on August 7 in a crowded convenience store parking area in Choeng Thale Subdistrict. Witnesses recorded photographs and video of the vehicle spinning and revving loudly, prompting concern among people in the area. The footage quickly spread online, drawing attention to the drive

A 25-year-old woman was arrested in Phuket on August 7 for allegedly selling unapproved weight loss injection products online without a licence. The investigation began after Phuket residents complained that slimming products were allegedly being sold secretly from a rented room in Mueang district. Officers from Phuket City Police Station worked with officials from the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office to search the rented room in Soi King Kaeo. During the operation, pol

Thailand’s Ministry of Education has ordered schools across the country to strengthen security measures following a deadly shooting at a school in Nonthaburi province on August 7. Education Minister Prasert Chandraruangthong instructed schools to review their existing security procedures and take additional steps to protect students, teachers and other people on school grounds. Authorities have also been directed to provide psychological support to those affected by the incid

Three foreign nationals were arrested in Patong after police discovered they had remained in Thailand beyond the validity of their visas. According to Patong Police, the operation was carried out under the direction of senior officers as part of ongoing immigration enforcement efforts in the district. The individuals taken into custody were identified as: Mr. James Chinekwu Agbo, a Nigerian national Mr. Essam Abdullah, a Kuwaiti national Mr. Ronelio Sollano, a Filipino nation

A Swedish national sought under an Interpol Red Notice on fraud-related charges was arrested in Phuket on August 4 after immigration officers located her on the island. According to police, the suspect, identified only as Felicia, is accused of participating in a large-scale fraud scheme together with more than 14 accomplices. Investigators allege that, in early 2022, the group impersonated representatives of banks and financial institutions, making more than 163 fraudulent p

A 41-year-old British traveler, Zakir Mahood, was discovered deceased in his Patong hotel room on his scheduled departure date. The discovery occurred after hotel personnel entered the room, where a "Do Not Disturb" sign had been displayed continuously for several days. Mahood had been residing in the accommodation independently since July 24 and was set to check out on August 3. According to hotel employees, housekeepers last serviced the room on July 27, after which the gue

A woman has been arrested in Phuket after allegedly killing her mother-in-law during a violent domestic dispute at their home in Chalong on the morning of August 1. Police were called to the residence in Chalong, Mueang Phuket District, at approximately 9:25 a.m. after neighbours reported a fatal incident. Officers found the victim, 74-year-old Chantra, dead inside the house. The suspect, identified as 36-year-old Sri, was discovered in the bathroom after neighbours had restr

Authorities in Phuket have initiated legal proceedings against the operator of a condominium in Wichit after inspectors allegedly discovered the property was being used for daily accommodation without the required hotel licence. The inspection was carried out on July 29 following complaints from residents about the building. During the operation, officials found that units were being rented to short-term guests on a daily basis, which may violate Thailand’s Hotel Act. Officia

A Thai ice cream vendor has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a Ukrainian tourist near Kata Beach in Phuket. Police later reported that the suspect tested positive for illegal drugs following his detention. The incident occurred on the morning of July 29 along a roadside in Karon, Mueang Phuket district. It first came to public attention after the Newshawk Phuket Facebook page published details at around 11:20 a.m. Footage widely shared on Thai social media shows a man

Police have identified a Russian national as the suspect behind the theft of cash from a currency exchange booth in Phuket, revising their initial assumption that the offender might have been a Thai citizen disguised as a foreigner. The robbery took place on July 19 at a currency exchange counter inside a shopping mall in Wichit. The theft occurred shortly before closing time, while staff only discovered the missing money when they returned to open the business the following

Immigration officers in Phuket have arrested a Russian national wanted by authorities in his home country on allegations of leading an organized crime syndicate. According to Phuket Immigration, the suspect was apprehended during an operation in Chalong on July 25, 2026. The raid was carried out under a search warrant issued by the Phuket Provincial Court after investigators located the man following an official extradition request submitted by Russian authorities through dip

Four foreign tourists were arrested at Phuket International Airport on July 28 after customs officers allegedly discovered more than 33.6 kilogrammes of cannabis hidden inside their luggage before they were scheduled to depart Thailand. The suspects were identified as Sean Cassidy Buzzi, 19, a Swiss national; Shaina Myriam Khadija El Gharib, 18, a French national; Marcus Frimpong, 18, a Swiss national; and Alassane Justin Luciano Ahmada Djae, 26, a French national. According

A South African traveler was arrested at Phuket International Airport after airport security officers discovered ammunition and a firearm magazine inside his checked luggage during a routine screening. According to Sakhu Police, the incident took place at around 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, in the international departures area. Security personnel detected suspicious objects while scanning outbound baggage with X-ray equipment and immediately alerted police officers stationed