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Phuket

May 21, 2026

‘Austrian’ National To Be Deported From Phuket Following Repeat Public Disturbances

PHUKET, Thailand — A 39-year-old Austrian man of foreign origin, has been ordered deported from Thailand after Phuket immigration authorities revoked his visa due to repeated drunken and disruptive behavior in the Rawai area, according to official statements from the Immigration Bureau. CCTV Captures Arab-Looking Men Stealing Guitar From Parked Motorcycle in Phuket The individual, […]

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Phuket

May 19, 2026

Russian Man Arrested In Phuket With Over 1.3 Kilograms Of Illegal Narcotics

PHUKET, Thailand — A 29-year-old Russian national was arrested at a security checkpoint in Phuket’s Mai Khao area on May 18, 2026, after police discovered more than 1.3 kilograms of illegal narcotics in his possession while he traveled on a passenger bus from Pattaya to Phuket, according to provincial police authorities. Russian Tourists Arrested After […]

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Minivans and motorcycles on Ratsada Road, Phuket.

Phuket

May 18, 2026

Foreign National Filmed Dancing On Busy Phuket Road Median

PHUKET, Thailand — A foreign man was filmed dancing on a road median at a busy intersection in Phuket’s Thalang district, prompting safety concerns and criticism from social media users who questioned the appropriateness of performing stunts near active traffic. Foreigner Filmed Clinging to Moving Truck on Phuket Road The incident occurred at the Nai […]

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Strong waves and red flag on Surin Beach in Phuket.

Phuket

May 17, 2026

Missing Police Officer Found Drowned On Phuket Beach

PHUKET, Thailand — The body of a missing police officer was recovered from a beach in Thalang district early Sunday morning, concluding a search operation that began after the officer entered dangerous waters despite warning signs and lifeguard intervention, according to local police officials. Tourists ignoring red flags rescued in Patong as Phuket weather warning […]

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Phuket

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Firearms found in a ‘Swedish’ citizen’s storage unit in Patong

PATONG, Phuket — A Swedish national of Arab origin is under investigation after staff at a self-storage facility in Patong discovered five firearms and 100 rounds of ammunition inside a rented locker that had remained unpaid for more than 120 days, according to local police and company officials. Swedish Hacker Arrested Over Pattaya Hotel Scam, […]

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Phuket

May 13, 2026

Thai Man Assaulted By Group Of Indian Tourists In Phuket

PHUKET, Thailand — A Thai man who intervened to de-escalate a dispute in Phuket’s Patong district was allegedly assaulted by a group of Indian tourists in the early hours of the morning, prompting police investigations and renewed discussion about visitor conduct in one of Thailand’s most popular nightlife destinations. Indian Tourist, 30, Pronounced Dead After […]

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Phuket

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

Anutin Vows Zero Tolerance For ‘Mafia-style’ Intimidation In Phuket Land Disputes

PHUKET, Thailand — Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has pledged a zero-tolerance approach to mafia-style intimidation in Phuket’s Bang Tao beach area, responding to complaints from residents and businesses about harassment by criminal gangs and influential groups allegedly linked to illegal encroachment on public land along the popular coastal stretch. Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Addresses Alleged […]

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Phuket

May 10, 2026

Russian Tourists Arrested After Attacking Locals and Foreigners in Phuket

PHUKET, Thailand – Five Russian tourists were arrested after allegedly attacking Thai residents and foreign nationals during a disturbance in Phuket’s Midtown Walking Street area on Ratsada Road in Talat Yai Subdistrict, Mueang District. The incident, which unfolded in the early hours of May 10, 2026, caused panic among nearby residents and tourists after videos […]

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