PHUKET — A training flight turned disastrous Sunday afternoon when an ultralight aircraft crashed in Thalang district, injuring both occupants. The incident occurred at 4:30 pm along a rural road in Moo 2 village of tambon Paklok, sending shockwaves through the local aviation community. Sukhothai: Light plane makes emergency landing in rice field, pilot safe […]
PHUKET – Thai immigration police have detained a 27-year-old Russian man suspected of leading an international arms smuggling network. The arrest, made on August 13, follows an extensive manhunt after the suspect fled Bangkok while facing charges for illegal firearm possession. Illegal Russian-Owned Skin Clinic Shut Down on Koh Phangan After Customer Injuries Details of […]
UPDATE: PHUKET – A dispute over motorcycle damage fees escalated into a violent assault involving Arab tourists and a local rental shop owner in Patong, with four suspects now in custody and one still at large. The incident, captured on video and widely shared online, has sparked concerns about tourist behavior and law enforcement’s handling […]
PHUKET – A dream holiday turned to tragedy when a 10-year-old Canadian girl drowned at Kata Beach just one day after her family arrived in Thailand. The incident occurred on the evening of August 7, 2025, casting a pall over what was meant to be a month-long tropical getaway. Venomous Portuguese Man o’ War Wash […]
PHUKET – A violent altercation between a Thai fruit vendor and an Azerbaijani tourist left the visitor seriously injured after a dispute over an unpaid 60 baht (US$1.65) fruit bill turned deadly. The incident occurred on Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Road, a bustling nightlife hub in Patong, sparking shock among locals and tourists alike. Beach Mat […]
PHUKET – Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy in Rawai after finding him in possession of 56 methamphetamine pills, commonly known as “ya ba”, during a targeted anti-drug operation over the weekend. Nigerian National Arrested Following Dramatic Drug Chase in Phuket The arrest occurred in Moo 2 of Rawai’s Sea Gypsy Village, where officers had […]
PHUKET, Aug 3 – A high-speed police pursuit through the streets of Phuket in the early hours of Tuesday morning culminated in the arrest of a Nigerian national and the seizure of more than 70 grams of cocaine from his vehicle. Thai Police Smash International Drug Ring with Nigerian Ties, Seize 7kg of Heroin The […]
PHUKET — A community event at Saphan Hin Public Park turned into a scene of chaos late Tuesday night when rival teenage groups engaged in a violent confrontation, prompting a swift police response that resulted in three arrests and the confiscation of dangerous weapons. Festival Chaos Erupts At around 10:30 p.m., Phuket City Police were […]
