On May 15th, 2025, Phuket Immigration officials reported to the Phuket Express the arrest of a suspect identified only as Mr. Oleksandr, a 25-year-old man with Swedish/Russian nationality.

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He was apprehended at the Phuket International Airport’s international departure terminal and subsequently taken to the Chalong Police Station on charges related to an alleged night theft.

Full story: thephuketexpress.com

By Goongnang Suksawat
The Phuket Express