A dramatic scene unfolded in a Phuket neighborhood on Saturday afternoon when a heavily intoxicated Danish man climbed onto the roof of a residence and threatened to jump, triggering a coordinated emergency response. Police from Karon Police Station were alerted to the incident in Soi Namdeum Green, Karon, at 3:35 p.m., and swiftly arrived at […]
PHUKET – A transgender woman has publicly accused a Polish tourist of assault and robbery following a dispute over a paid service, marking the second such incident reported in Phuket within days. The victim shared images of her injuries and the alleged assailant on social media, appealing for improved safety measures for sex workers. Indian […]
PHUKET – A local Thai woman has publicly accused a Russian man of persistent harassment and threats after she rejected his romantic advances. The woman, an employee at a coffee shop in Patong, detailed the alarming escalation of behavior that began following a casual meeting on a Phuket beach. Pakistani National Arrested for Alleged Sexual […]
PHUKET – A 38-year-old Ukrainian man was taken into custody in Phuket’s Thalang district late last night after allegedly causing a public disturbance while under the influence of drugs. The incident occurred in the Sakoo subdistrict, prompting police intervention around 11:30 p.m. Russian citizen arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport for indecent behaviour on a pick-up in […]
PHUKET – Phuket International Airport’s primary runway was temporarily closed for approximately three hours on Thursday following an emergency landing by a Royal Thai Navy aircraft. The incident, which occurred around 11:14 AM, resulted in significant flight disruptions affecting seventeen scheduled flights. Flights resume at Ubon Ratchathani airport, C-130 removed from runway According to Rear […]
PHUKET – Immigration police have arrested an Indian national for overstaying his visa by 107 days during a targeted operation in Phuket. The arrest comes as part of a broader crackdown on foreign nationals violating immigration laws in the popular tourist province. Chinese National Arrested in Pattaya After 678-Day Visa Overstay The suspect, identified as […]
PHUKET – Multiple currency exchange outlets across Phuket have fallen victim to a scam involving counterfeit British pound banknotes, resulting in combined losses estimated at nearly 40,000 baht. The Phuket Times Facebook page issued a public alert on October 6 after receiving several reports from affected booths, alongside a photograph of the unidentified foreign suspect. […]
PHUKET – The body of a 21-year-old Chinese tourist, who went missing while swimming at Nai Harn beach earlier this week, was recovered on Friday morning near Koh Moo, off Ya Nui beach. The discovery concluded a multi-day search operation involving naval, municipal, and rescue units, the Bangkok Post reported. Chinese tourist dies in a […]
