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Police in Phuket have arrested a 36-year-old foreign national on suspicion of possessing cocaine for sale. According to a statement by Choeng Thale Police, the suspect was identified as a Nigerian citizen. Officers seized 7.3 grammes of cocaine along with packaging materials and other items during the operation. The suspect faces a charge of illegal possession of a Category 2 narcotic — cocaine — with intent to sell. The seized items included: 7.3 grammes of cocaine 257 plast

A 29-year-old Russian man died after his motorcycle collided with a Mercedes-Benz on Chalermprakiat Rama 9 Road in Phuket on November 5. Police are investigating the circumstances of the crash and have not yet determined who was responsible. Mueang Phuket Police Station received a report of the fatal accident at approximately 8:55pm and sent officers to the scene in Rassada. The motorcyclist, identified as Ilia Eid, was found lying on the road with multiple injuries. Police c

Phuket is looking to expand its cooperation with Singapore across tourism, trade, investment and urban development as the province seeks to strengthen its position as an international destination. The opportunities were discussed during a meeting between Phuket Governor Chodnarin Koedsom and Singaporean Ambassador to Thailand Catherine Wong Siow Ping at Phuket Provincial Hall on November 5. The talks covered tourism development, urban planning and disaster preparedness. Gover

Authorities in Phuket carried out an operation against illegal cannabis sales on November 4, raiding an unlicensed shop in the centre of Phuket Town and seizing more than 123,000 baht in cash. The inspection took place at approximately 3:15pm on Ratsada Road in the Talat Nuea subdistrict. The operation was coordinated by Deputy Governor Romdon Hayi-awa and Mueang Phuket District Chief Siwat Rawangkul, with the participation of district public health officials. The team inspec

Police in Phuket have arrested eight people suspected of stealing mobile phones and other electronic equipment worth more than 3 million baht from a cargo warehouse at Phuket International Airport. The arrests were announced on November 4 following an investigation into an alleged theft and resale operation involving shipments from China destined for Russia. Some of the suspects were employees of an international freight company. The case initially emerged when officers inspe

Phuket has introduced a new electric bus service linking Phuket International Airport with Rawai, giving residents and visitors another public transport option. Fares start at 40 baht. The route was officially launched on November 2 by the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO). A fleet of 10 air-conditioned electric buses now operates under Route 8580, connecting the airport with the southern part of the island. Buses travel from Phuket International Airport al

A Chinese tourist who could not swim was rescued at sea off Phuket after her canoe overturned and drifted away from the shore on November 3. A passing fishing boat spotted her clinging to the overturned vessel and brought her safely back to land. The incident happened at around 5:40pm near the southern tip of Koh Man, off Rawai in Mueang Phuket district. The woman, believed to be in her 20s, had reportedly set out from Ya Nui Beach in a canoe. Waves subsequently overturned th

Phuket International Airport has announced plans to remove tour operators’ reception desks from the international arrivals hall, where companies have traditionally used temporary counters to meet organised groups of tourists. The issue has sparked objections from representatives of the tourism industry, particularly companies serving the Russian market. Following complaints and media coverage, reports emerged that the airport had agreed to postpone the removal for 30 days. Ho