PHUKET – A sightseeing trip turned perilous Wednesday afternoon when the tour boat Poseidon suffered critical engine failure off the coast of Phuket, prompting an emergency maritime rescue operation. The vessel, carrying five foreign tourists, began taking on water between Koh Yao and Koh Khiao islands at approximately 4:50 p.m. The crisis unfolded after the […]
PHUKET – A high-profile drug raid at a luxury condominium in Wichit led to the arrest of three individuals, including a Russian national, on Tuesday, July 9, 2025. The operation, conducted by Wichit Police, targeted a unit located behind a prominent shopping mall in the area, uncovering a cache of illegal substances. Russian Tourist in […]
Phuket, July 7, 2025 – Patong Police have apprehended a Swedish man and a Thai woman in a targeted operation against cocaine trafficking in one of Phuket’s busiest tourist districts. Nigerian Cocaine Dealer Arrested in Koh Pha Ngan The suspects—identified as a 41-year-old Swedish national and a 32-year-old Thai woman—were arrested outside a convenience store […]
Phuket, July 7, 2025 – A 27-year-old Russian national is fighting for his life after plunging naked from the third floor of a company dormitory in Phuket’s Talat Yai subdistrict late Sunday night, in what authorities suspect may have been a mental health crisis. Russian Fugitive Wanted for International Drug Crimes Arrested in Phuket Phuket […]
Phuket, July 5, 2025 – Patong Police have arrested two Iranian nationals for allegedly stealing a pair of Adidas sneakers in a bizarre theft case that highlights law enforcement’s vigilance in Thailand’s busiest tourist district. Pakistani man arrested in Bangkok for identity theft The suspects, aged 26 and 30, were tracked down at a secondhand […]
In a significant move against drug trafficking, law enforcement officials in Phuket intensified their efforts on the evening of July 2nd, around 6:30 PM, launching a targeted operation in the Phru Sompharn neighborhood of Thepkrasattri in Thalang. A specialized task force executed a covert mission aimed at curbing the illegal trade of methamphetamine, locally known […]
huket – A revered Buddhist temple became the scene of an unthinkable crime Saturday morning when a 47-year-old monk allegedly shot and killed a younger colleague inside Wat Khao Rang, one of Phuket’s most prominent hilltop temples. Abbott Injured After Being Stabbed at Temple in Phuket The violence erupted around 5:40 a.m. in the temple’s […]
A 34-year-old Japanese tourist tragically lost his life while swimming at Karon Beach in Phuket on Friday morning. The victim, whose name has not been released, had arrived in Thailand just one day prior with his wife for a short holiday stay. Russian Tourist Drowns at Phuket’s Karon Beach According to Karon Police, the couple […]
