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Phuket

February 2, 2024February 2, 2024

Five Russians Wanted for Alleged Abduction and Bitcoin Extortion in Phuket

Five Russian nationals are now subjects of arrest warrants in connection with the purported abduction of a Belarusian couple in the scenic resort province of Phuket. The couple was allegedly coerced into transferring cryptocurrency valued at 31 million baht before being released. Phuket Police Investigate Russian Suspects in Kidnapping Case The incident unfolded when Albert […]

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Bus ticket counter at a bus terminal in Thailand.

Phuket

February 2, 2024February 2, 2024

Female Foreign Tourist Allegedly Molested by Man in Phuket Bus Terminal Toilet

A female foreign tourist was allegedly molested by a man inside a toilet at Phuket Bus Terminal. Thai actress goes public after cop follows her into toilet The Phuket City Police were notified by a Good Samaritan of the incident at 5:00 A.M. on Wednesday (January 31st) at the new Phuket Bus Terminal on Thep […]

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Phuket

February 1, 2024

Phuket Police Investigate Russian Suspects in Kidnapping Case

PHUKET, Feb 1 (TNA) — Phuket police investigators are questioning four Russian suspects involving in the kidnapping case of a Russian couple, demanding crypto currency worth some 30 million baht as ransom. Parents of a Russian Man who Broke into the Phuket Governor’s Office Personally Apologize Phuket Provincial Police Commander Pol. Maj. Gen. Sinlert Sukhum […]

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Phuket International Airport (HKT) entrance

Phuket

February 1, 2024

Phuket Airport Clarifies Over Viral Picture of Foreigners Wearing Swimwear

The Phuket International Airport has clarified after a photo of two foreign tourists wearing only swimwear has gone viral on social media. Foreign Tourists Sunbathing on Chiang Mai Temple Premises Spark Outrage Among Local Residents The airport told the Phuket Express on Wednesday (January 31st) that on January 28th, the two male foreign tourists who […]

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Phuket

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024

Foreign Rider Tries to Break Chain Securing Illegally Parked Motorbike in Phuket

A foreign motorbike rider was caught trying to break a chain which secured his illegally parked motorbike in Phuket Town. German Man Detained for Stealing 86,000 Baht From Hotel in Phuket The Phuket City Police told the Phuket Express that on Tuesday (January 30th) that the incident occurred on January 23rd but it went viral […]

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Phuket

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024

Russian rock band arrested in Phuket and face deportation to Russia

The Russian-sanctioned rock band Bi-2, which includes four Israeli citizens was arrested in Phuket last Thursday for performing without appropriate permits, Israeli media reported. The members of the band were all fined, had their passports confiscated, and were taken to a detention center. Parents of a Russian Man who Broke into the Phuket Governor’s Office […]

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Tourist police Toyota car in Phuket, Thailand

Phuket

January 29, 2024

Parents of a Russian Man who Broke into the Phuket Governor’s Office Personally Apologize

On Saturday (January 27th) the parents of the 24-year-old Russian man personally visited the Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat. They said that they were very sorry to the governor for what their son had done to him and to the Phuket government. Russian Man Breaks into the Phuket Governor’s Office and Tries to Steal a Motorbike […]

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A Family Mart minimart and pharmacy in a backstreet of Patong in Phuket

Phuket

January 27, 2024

German Man Detained for Stealing 86,000 Baht From Hotel in Phuket

A young “German” man, identified as Mohamed, 22, was apprehended following the theft of 86,000 baht from a hotel in Patong, Phuket. Two Frenchmen involved in the production of fake French identity documents in Chiang Mai Authorities at the Patong Police Department reported that on Thursday, January 25th, a foreign man absconded with 86,000 baht […]

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