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A man wanted for the murder of his wife nearly two decades ago has been arrested in Phuket, bringing an end to a long-running manhunt just months before the case was due to reach its statute of limitations. Officers from Thailand's Crime Suppression Division (CSD) detained 65-year-old Mr. Sawai on Sri Suthat Road in Phuket Town after tracking his movements across several provinces. He was wanted under an arrest warrant issued by the Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Court in 2006

Authorities in Phuket have intensified anti-drug enforcement as part of the Ministry of Interior’s nationwide “Operation 90 Days”, leading to the arrest of two suspects during a raid in Muang District. The operation took place at around 8:30 p.m. on July 3 in Soi Mukdee, Rawai Subdistrict, after officials received complaints from local residents about suspected drug-related activities in the area. The raid was carried out by the Rachasri Narai Unit, a special task force under

Authorities in Phuket have arrested a French national who was the subject of an Interpol Red Notice issued at the request of Luxembourg over a series of serious criminal allegations. The 29-year-old suspect, identified only as Mr. Chirrane, was detained by officers from the Crime Suppression Division Region 8 (CSD Region 8) outside his hotel room at a resort in Patong, Kathu District. According to investigators, Luxembourg is seeking the suspect in connection with several maj

A tuk tuk driver in Phuket was injured after an alleged assault by a foreign passenger who refused to pay a 300-baht fare. The attack left the driver with a mouth injury that required ten stitches. The incident occurred at around 5 a.m. on July 2 and was recorded by a witness. The video was later shared on Facebook, quickly attracting attention online. Footage shows the driver, dressed in a black T-shirt, confronting a foreign man wearing a white shirt while filming the encou

Police in Phuket have dismantled an alleged drug distribution point in Phuket Town, arresting three suspects and seizing methamphetamine along with equipment believed to have been used in drug sales. The operation took place on June 25, when officers from Phuket City Police Station, working together with district officials, searched a house in Soi Phunphol 11 in Talad Nuea. Three people were taken into custody: 52-year-old Mr. Kung, a Phuket resident; 39-year-old Ms. Toey fro

A Turkish national has been arrested at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport after customs officers allegedly discovered 12 kilograms of cocaine concealed inside packages of coffee and chocolate. According to Thailand's Customs Department, the suspect arrived on June 25 aboard a flight from Brazil. During a routine baggage inspection, officers uncovered cocaine, classified as a Category 2 narcotic under Thai law, hidden among food products. Authorities said the seized

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