A woman was arrested in Chalong after allegedly being involved in an investment scam with many victims in Bangkok. Thai Army Rescues Moroccans from Phone Scam Gang in Myanmar The Crime Suppression Division Police told the Phuket Express that earlier this week they arrested a suspect identified only as Ms. Kanthida at a rental house […]
Two Egyptians, a Pakistani, and a Russian man were arrested in a Phuket overstay crackdown. ‘French’ Man Claiming to be Religious Leader Arrested on Koh Phangan for Visa Overstay The Phuket Immigration Office told the Phuket Express that on Tuesday (July 2nd) they arrested four foreigners. – MR. MOHAMED, Egyptian national (1,898 days overstay) – […]
A Canadian ex-soldier has pleaded guilty to his involvement in the February 2022 murder of Canadian gangster Jimi Sandhu in Phuket. Two former Canadian servicemen wanted by Thai police for a murder on Phuket Island Matthew Dupre entered the guilty plea on the first day of his trial at the Criminal Court in Bangkok on […]
A wanted British man was arrested at the Phuket International Airport after he was accused of alleged embezzlement in Patong. Swiss ‘beach bully’ to lose elephant foundation in Phuket The Phuket Airport Immigration Officers told the Phuket Express that on Monday (July 1st) at 1:10 P.M., they arrested a 37 Year-old British man at the […]
A 17 year-old female Russian has sustained leg injuries from a speedboat propeller while swimming near the Patong Beach. Chinese tourist hit by speedboat propeller in Krabi The Patong Police were notified of the incident from Patong lifeguards on Saturday (June 29th). Emergency responders arrived at the scene at the Patong Beach near the Taweewong […]
PHUKET: Flooding caused by torrential rain that disrupted airline flight schedules on Sunday had drained off in most areas of this southern tourist island by Monday. Heavy Rainfall Disrupts Flights and Causes Widespread Flooding in Phuket Sophon Thongsai, disaster mitigation chief of Phuket, said on Monday there was still floodwater in Moo 4 and Moo […]
Phuket, June 30—Heavy rainfall in Phuket has severely disrupted air travel and caused extensive flooding across the popular tourist island province. The downpour began at 7 a.m. today, forcing the diversion of approximately 10 inbound flights to alternative airports, including Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi, Krabi, Langkawi, Penang, and Surat Thani. The persistent rain significantly reduced visibility, […]
Phuket, Thailand –On Sunday, June 23rd, the Phuket Tourist Police apprehended a suspect identified only as Mr. Roman, a 29-year-old Russian national, in Kathu. The arrest came after he advertised motorbike riding lessons on Instagram, garnering positive reviews from foreign customers. Russian Man Arrested for Decorating Restaurant in Phuket with Protected Corals Officers found Mr. […]
