Ukrainian National Arrested for Drug Possession and Public Disturbance in Phuket

PHUKET – A 38-year-old Ukrainian man was taken into custody in Phuket’s Thalang district late last night after allegedly causing a public disturbance while under the influence of drugs. The incident occurred in the Sakoo subdistrict, prompting police intervention around 11:30 p.m. Russian citizen arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport for indecent behaviour on a pick-up in […]

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Runway at Phuket Airport Reopens After Navy Plane’s Emergency Landing

PHUKET – Phuket International Airport’s primary runway was temporarily closed for approximately three hours on Thursday following an emergency landing by a Royal Thai Navy aircraft. The incident, which occurred around 11:14 AM, resulted in significant flight disruptions affecting seventeen scheduled flights. Flights resume at Ubon Ratchathani airport, C-130 removed from runway According to Rear […]

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Foreign Suspect Scams Phuket Currency Exchange Shops with Counterfeit Pounds

PHUKET – Multiple currency exchange outlets across Phuket have fallen victim to a scam involving counterfeit British pound banknotes, resulting in combined losses estimated at nearly 40,000 baht. The Phuket Times Facebook page issued a public alert on October 6 after receiving several reports from affected booths, alongside a photograph of the unidentified foreign suspect. […]

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American Tourist Found Dead in Phuket Hotel Room

PHUKET – An American tourist was discovered deceased in his Patong hotel room on Thursday morning, leading to an investigation by local authorities. The 31-year-old man, who had arrived from California, was found after hotel staff grew concerned when he failed to check out as scheduled. Foreign Tourist Injured in Mountain Bike Crash on Dangerous […]

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