Tag: Airport

Thomson Airways Boeing B767-364(ER) at the gate of Phuket International Airport.

Phuket

February 15, 2026

Passenger from Portugal Arrested with 3.1kg of Cocaine at Phuket Airport

PHUKET – Customs officers at Phuket International Airport have arrested a male passenger attempting to smuggle 3.1 kilograms of cocaine into Thailand, with an estimated street value of approximately 9.3 million baht, authorities confirmed. French Arab Arrested with Cocaine at Phuket Airport The arrest took place on February 12, 2026, following enhanced passenger risk profiling […]

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Trolleys at Phuket International Airport.

Phuket

February 9, 2026

Two Turkish Nationals Arrested at Phuket Airport for Using Fake Entry Stamps

PHUKET – Two Turkish men have been arrested at Phuket International Airport for allegedly using counterfeit immigration stamps and overstaying their visas in Thailand for more than two and a half years, according to Phuket Airport Immigration. Five Bangladeshi Men Arrested at Phuket Airport Using Fake Visas The suspects, both aged 30, were detained in […]

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Phuket

February 6, 2026

French Arab Arrested with Cocaine at Phuket Airport

PHUKET: A 46-year-old French man is in police custody after being caught with multiple sachets of cocaine at Phuket International Airport, leading to the discovery of additional drugs at his residence. French-Arab Arrested for High-Value Burglary on Koh Samui The arrest occurred late Thursday night after airport security personnel found 10 small press-seal sachets containing […]

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North

January 9, 2026

South Korean Woman Arrested with 23kg of Cannabis at Chiang Rai Airport

CHIANG RAI – A 55-year-old South Korean woman was arrested at Mae Fah Luang International Airport on January 8 after airport security discovered more than 23 kilograms of cannabis concealed in her luggage, allegedly intended for export to London. Nigerian man, Guinean woman arrested at Bangkok airport with drugs The arrest followed a coordinated operation […]

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Phuket International Airport (HKT) entrance

Phuket

December 19, 2025

Van Driver Assaults Tourist at Phuket Airport Over Rubbish Dispute

A public transport driver violently assaulted a foreign tourist with a plastic bottle outside Phuket International Airport on Wednesday evening, following a dispute over rubbish allegedly left inside his vehicle. The incident, captured on video, occurred near the busy Entrance 2 of the passenger terminal around 9 p.m. and has since sparked widespread discussion on […]

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Isan

December 18, 2025

American Tourist Detained for Photography Near Surin Military Airport

SURIN – An American man has been detained by police in Surin province for taking photographs near a sensitive military airport, amid heightened security alerts along the Thai-Cambodian border. The incident occurred on December 16 after officers from Border Patrol Police Unit 21 raised an alarm over the individual’s suspicious behavior. Hun Sen Denies Reports […]

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Immigration passport control at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok

News

December 16, 2025

Thai Immigration Enforces Stricter Airport Screening During Border Conflict

SAMUT PRAKAN – In response to escalating military clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border, Thai Immigration Police have intensified security screening at five major international airports: Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Hat Yai. The enhanced measures aim to prevent foreign combatants from exploiting commercial flights and visa-free entry to enter Thailand and potentially undermine […]

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Phuket

November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

Polish Tourist Sparks Alarm in Phuket with Repeated Violent Outbursts

PHUKET – A Polish national is causing mounting concern in Phuket following a second documented incident of violent and threatening behavior. The latest altercation occurred near Phuket International Airport, where the 41-year-old tourist allegedly attempted to stab another guest during an argument. Police intervention was required to remove him from the hotel premises, though it […]

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