A 48-year-old Russian national tragically drowned during a morning swim with his son at Karon Beach today, marking another water safety incident in Phuket’s popular tourist zone. Chinese Man Missing after Going Swimming at Karon Beach in Phuket The fatal incident unfolded near the Karon football field around 10:00 AM when the victim entered the […]
Thai authorities have apprehended an Uzbek woman for allegedly running an unlicensed beauty clinic in Phuket’s Chalong subdistrict, marking the latest crackdown on illegal medical operations in the popular tourist destination. Chinese Nationals Arrested in Pattaya for Operating Illegal Online Lending Scheme The arrest followed a coordinated operation involving the Phuket Provincial Investigation Unit, Immigration […]
PHUKET – A 65-year-old Dutch national, identified only as “Mr. B,” was apprehended by Phuket Tourist Police on Monday as part of a sweeping nationwide operation targeting wanted criminals. The arrest follows heightened enforcement measures ordered by the Royal Thai Police, focusing on individuals with outstanding warrants for offenses including fraud and illegal firearms possession. […]
Businesses in Phuket say widespread use of cannabis on the southern tourist island — home to 1,500 weed shops — has started to have a negative impact on tourism in Thailand. Australian Tourist Arrested for Cannabis Theft in Phuket Local officials met with private sector representatives on Thursday, prompted by public complaints about recreational cannabis […]
PHUKET – Immigration authorities have detained three Nigerian nationals for violating Thailand’s visa regulations, with one individual exceeding his permitted stay by nearly seven months. The arrests are part of an ongoing crackdown targeting foreign nationals who overstay their visas, as well as broader efforts to combat organized crime on the island. Thai tourist police […]
PHUKET – A 30-year-old Saudi Arabian man was apprehended by Patong Police on Tuesday evening for allegedly possessing alprazolam tablets without a prescription. The arrest occurred in front of a massage shop on Bangla Road, a bustling nightlife area in Patong. Saudi National Arrested in Phuket for Reckless Driving The suspect, identified only as Mr. […]
PHUKET – A 33-year-old Russian woman has been detained by Phuket authorities for allegedly administering unauthorized medical treatments, including injectable therapies, without proper certification. The arrest followed an undercover operation led by Tourist Police Division 3 after reports surfaced of illegal medical services being advertised online. Brawl Between Russian Tourists and Thai Performers Erupts on […]
PHUKET, June 13 — The body of a British man who fell overboard from a yacht near Cape Yamu has been found after a five-day search, the Royal Thai Navy confirmed Thursday. American Woman Missing after Renting a Jet-Ski in Phuket Mr. E. J., who had gone missing on June 8 while sailing near Pa […]
