Israeli Tourist Arrested at Phuket Airport for Carrying Loaded Ammunition Magazine

PHUKET – An Israeli national was taken into custody at Phuket International Airport on Wednesday after security screening discovered a loaded ammunition magazine in his luggage. The incident occurred around 4:30 PM as the 26-year-old tourist, arriving from Koh Samui on a Bangkok Airways flight, underwent a routine baggage check. British Man Arrested with Gun […]

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Heavy Rains Dampen Loy Krathong Festivities, Cause Severe Flooding in Phuket

PHUKET – Torrential rains triggered severe flooding in Phuket’s popular Patong area on Wednesday night, significantly disrupting Loy Krathong celebrations. The downpour inundated local streets and intersections, with floodwaters reaching waist-deep levels in some locations and rendering several roads impassable for small vehicles. Nationwide Flood Alert Issued as Storm Kalmaegi Approaches Thailand Residents and shop […]

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Phuket MP Alerts Public to Russian-Linked QR Code Drug Trafficking Scheme

A sophisticated drug distribution network utilizing QR code technology has been identified across Phuket, prompting urgent calls for a coordinated law enforcement response. Chalermpong Saengdee, the MP for Phuket Zone 2, issued a public warning via social media, revealing that foreign nationals are placing stickers with scannable codes in public areas and tourist spots. Major […]

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Australian National Nabbed for Repeated Shoplifting at Phuket Mall

An Australian national has been arrested for shoplifting at the Central Phuket shopping mall, with police confirming this was his third such offense at the same establishment. The arrest was the result of a coordinated operation between the Special Operations Division of Provincial Police Region 8 and Kamala Subdistrict Administrative Officers. Iranian woman caught shoplifting […]

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Phuket Authorities Arrest Foreigners for Operating Illegal Businesses in Patong

PHUKET – Phuket Immigration officers have conducted a series of raids in the Patong area, resulting in the arrest of four foreigners for operating businesses in violation of the Foreign Business Act. The operation targeted five establishments, including a motorcycle rental shop, a travel agency, a barber shop, and several restaurants, following complaints from local […]

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