PHUKET — The oil spill from the capsized cargo ship Sealloyd Arc has reached the shores of Koh Hae, a popular tourist island off Phuket’s southeast coast known internationally as Coral Island, prompting urgent calls for emergency management and intensified clean-up operations on Thursday. Oil Spill From Sunken Cargo Ship Unlikely to Reach Phuket Shoreline: […]
PHUKET — A foreign tourist was rescued from the waters off Nai Yang Beach on February 22 after falling from his small boat, which then spun uncontrollably in circles with the engine still running, creating a potentially dangerous situation captured on video by a police officer and shared with news agencies. 14 Tourists Rescued After […]
PHUKET — A Ukrainian woman wanted in connection with a sprawling international Ponzi scheme that allegedly defrauded victims of more than 340 million US dollars has been arrested at a condominium in Phuket, Thai authorities announced Thursday. The arrest marks a significant victory for international law enforcement cooperation in the battle against transnational cybercrime and […]
PHUKET – A ceramics shop in Phuket’s Old Town that sparked outrage after charging Chinese tourists a 40 baht entry fee has been inspected by commercial officials, who confirmed the fee is legal provided proper signage is displayed. Tourism Policy Committee Set to Decide on 300 Baht Tourist Entry Fee The controversy erupted on Sunday […]
PHUKET – Customs officers at Phuket International Airport have arrested a male passenger attempting to smuggle 3.1 kilograms of cocaine into Thailand, with an estimated street value of approximately 9.3 million baht, authorities confirmed. French Arab Arrested with Cocaine at Phuket Airport The arrest took place on February 12, 2026, following enhanced passenger risk profiling […]
PATONG, PHUKET – Tourist police in Phuket arrested nine foreign women during an early morning crackdown on alleged prostitution activities in the Bangla Road entertainment district on February 13, 2026, with two of those detained found to have overstayed their visas. Pattaya Clean-Up Continues as African Prostitutes Rounded Up The operation was conducted by officers […]
PHUKET – A 26-year-old Ivorian national has been arrested at Patong Hospital on charges of possessing cocaine for sale and personal use, marking the latest operation in an intensified crackdown on drugs and organised crime in the province. Nigerian Drug Suspect Arrested on Koh Phangan After Evading Court The arrest occurred on February 12 under […]
PHUKET — A 39-year-old Russian tourist died Sunday afternoon after being struck by a smart bus while attempting to cross a coastal road in Karon, authorities said, marking another fatal pedestrian incident in one of Phuket’s busiest tourist corridors. Russian Tourist Killed in Apparent Cliff Fall at Koh Samui Scenic Viewpoint The collision occurred at […]
