PHUKET – A foreign man orchestrated an unusual motorcycle theft in Phuket by using a friendly interaction with a dog as a diversion before stealing the vehicle. The incident, which occurred on November 11 in the Samkong area, was captured on CCTV footage showing the suspect petting the animal outside a property before suddenly mounting […]
A 43-year-old man has confessed to the murder and robbery of a prominent Phuket tour guide, participating in a detailed crime re-enactment for police on Thursday. The suspect, Jirasek Yodbamrung, was escorted by Mueang Phuket Police to three key locations, including the shopping mall where he allegedly stalked the victim, Orathai Ayuphong, who served as […]
PHUKET – A Polish national is causing mounting concern in Phuket following a second documented incident of violent and threatening behavior. The latest altercation occurred near Phuket International Airport, where the 41-year-old tourist allegedly attempted to stab another guest during an argument. Police intervention was required to remove him from the hotel premises, though it […]
PHUKET – An Israeli national was taken into custody at Phuket International Airport on Wednesday after security screening discovered a loaded ammunition magazine in his luggage. The incident occurred around 4:30 PM as the 26-year-old tourist, arriving from Koh Samui on a Bangkok Airways flight, underwent a routine baggage check. British Man Arrested with Gun […]
PHUKET – Torrential rains triggered severe flooding in Phuket’s popular Patong area on Wednesday night, significantly disrupting Loy Krathong celebrations. The downpour inundated local streets and intersections, with floodwaters reaching waist-deep levels in some locations and rendering several roads impassable for small vehicles. Nationwide Flood Alert Issued as Storm Kalmaegi Approaches Thailand Residents and shop […]
A sophisticated drug distribution network utilizing QR code technology has been identified across Phuket, prompting urgent calls for a coordinated law enforcement response. Chalermpong Saengdee, the MP for Phuket Zone 2, issued a public warning via social media, revealing that foreign nationals are placing stickers with scannable codes in public areas and tourist spots. Major […]
An Australian national has been arrested for shoplifting at the Central Phuket shopping mall, with police confirming this was his third such offense at the same establishment. The arrest was the result of a coordinated operation between the Special Operations Division of Provincial Police Region 8 and Kamala Subdistrict Administrative Officers. Iranian woman caught shoplifting […]
PATONG, PHUKET – Phuket police have apprehended a Vietnamese man in connection with a burglary at a private pool villa from which a substantial amount of cash was stolen from a Hong Kong tourist. The arrest of 40-year-old H. Van Chay took place at a guesthouse in the Patong area, following an investigation that led […]
