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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 accommodation businesses in Phuket have become the first targets of a new enforcement campaign launched by Thailand’s Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) to combat illegal business operations, corruption, and activities linked to influential figures. The inspections took place on June 10 and were carried out by a special DOPA task force from Bangkok under the direction of department chief Naruchai Khonsasil. Information about the operation was released by bot

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

Phuket is marking World Blood Donor Day with a week-long blood donation campaign, encouraging residents to help replenish vital blood supplies while recognizing the contribution of volunteer donors across the island. Although World Blood Donor Day is officially observed on June 14, the Phuket Regional Blood Centre (Phuket RBC) has been celebrating the occasion throughout the week. From June 8 to 14, all blood donations made at the center are dedicated to the international eve

A collision involving a tourist electric bus and a crane truck in Phuket Town left four people injured on June 9, prompting an ongoing police investigation into the cause of the accident. The crash occurred at around 2:30 p.m. in the Talat Yai area of Mueang Phuket District. According to police, the crane truck had been parked along the roadside while work was being carried out. As an EV sightseeing bus carrying tourists passed the location, it struck the crane vehicle. The i

A fire that broke out at a residential property in Koh Kaew on June 8 is under investigation by Phuket police and emergency officials. Two people were injured in the incident and later taken to hospital. According to a police report, authorities were alerted to the fire at approximately 4:00 p.m., while the blaze itself reportedly started at 3:49 p.m. The incident occurred in the Chaofa Garden Home housing estate in Koh Kaew. The alarm was raised by 70-year-old resident Saowa

A coordinated anti-drug operation in Phuket Town has led to the arrest of a 44-year-old Thai woman accused of possessing and distributing illegal narcotics. The operation was conducted by provincial authorities under the supervision of Phuket Governor Nirut Pongsitthathorn, Deputy Governor Adul Chuthong, and Acting Provincial Chief Officer Naphat Em-on, with support from the Department of Provincial Administration. Officers detained the suspect, identified only as Ms. A, on P

Thailand is moving forward with plans to launch a seaplane service between Phuket and Krabi by the end of 2026, aiming to improve travel links across the Andaman region and attract more high-spending visitors. According to Deputy Government Spokesperson Lalida Phiriswattana, the initiative forms part of a broader strategy led by Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to strengthen transportation networks and support Thailand’s ambition of becoming a r

A luxury villa owner in Phuket has reported significant property damage allegedly caused by a British tenant, with estimated losses exceeding 300,000 baht. Speaking to Mati Press Online on June 7, Nattakan Hankeaw, who represents the property owner, said the damage was discovered at a villa in Rawai, located in Phuket’s Mueang district. The property belongs to Talaticha Loney and had been rented to British national Farah Hashi since March. According to Nattakan, an inspection

Phuket reinforced its reputation as an inclusive international destination with the opening of the Phuket Pride Festival 2026 on June 7. The celebration began with a vibrant parade through Patong, bringing together residents, tourists, and members of the LGBTQIAN+ community in support of equality, diversity, and human rights. The procession was led by Acting Phuket Provincial Chief Administration Officer Naphat Em-on, Ministry of Social Development and Human Security Advisor

Two foreign women have been fined 10,000 baht each after an altercation with security guards outside a nightlife venue on Bangla Road in Patong, Phuket. The incident occurred on May 5 and quickly attracted public attention after video footage spread across Thai social media platforms. The clip showed a group of foreign women approaching the entrance checkpoint of a bar shortly before the confrontation began. In the footage, one of the women appears to strike a security guard

A tuk tuk driver in Phuket reported losing valuables worth more than 300,000 baht after allegedly being given a drug-laced coffee by a female passenger. The incident took place on June 4. The driver, identified as Somnuek, was later discovered unconscious inside his vehicle by passersby and was transported to a hospital for treatment. Officers from Patong Police Station visited him there to collect information about the case. According to Somnuek, he picked up a Thai woman at

A Russian national was arrested in Phuket after authorities uncovered an alleged unlicensed cosmetic clinic operating inside a luxury villa in Thalang district. The suspect, identified by police only as 45-year-old Kristine, faces multiple charges, including operating a medical facility without authorization, selling unregistered medical devices, and distributing medicines without the required permits. The arrest followed an investigation into reports that aesthetic procedure

Phuket is hosting a week of Pride celebrations as the Phuket Pride Festival 2026 takes place in Patong from June 1 to June 7, bringing together residents and visitors in support of equality, diversity, and social inclusion. Organized under the theme “From Visibility to Equality,” the event aims to strengthen Thailand’s reputation as an inclusive destination while promoting tourism and encouraging broader acceptance of diverse communities. Deputy Government Spokesperson Ployta

An Iranian man wanted under a court warrant has been arrested in Phuket in connection with an alleged armed home invasion. Officers from the Crime Suppression Division Region 8 carried out the arrest on June 4 at around 6:50 p.m. The suspect, identified as 37-year-old Amir, an Iranian national, was taken into custody at a condominium in the Cherng Talay area. According to police, the arrest was made under a warrant issued by the Phuket Provincial Court. The suspect is accused

A large fire broke out at a workers’ camp in Phuket’s Thalang district shortly after midnight, triggering a large-scale emergency response and forcing hundreds of residents to flee their homes. The incident occurred at approximately 12:15 a.m. at a camp located opposite the Ban Bang Jo water production facility in Sri Sunthorn. The site, which spans more than one rai and consists of densely packed dormitory-style accommodations enclosed by corrugated metal fencing, housed ove

Patong police have detained two individuals accused of drug trafficking after an undercover operation launched in response to complaints from local residents about suspected narcotics activity. According to investigators, the first arrest involved a 35-year-old woman, identified only as Pa. Officers intercepted her outside a hotel on Phra Metta Road, where they allegedly found several packets of crystal methamphetamine, yaba tablets, a motorcycle, and a mobile phone in her po