PATONG, Phuket — A Swedish national of Arab origin is under investigation after staff at a self-storage facility in Patong discovered five firearms and 100 rounds of ammunition inside a rented locker that had remained unpaid for more than 120 days, according to local police and company officials. Swedish Hacker Arrested Over Pattaya Hotel Scam, […]
PHUKET, Thailand — A Thai man who intervened to de-escalate a dispute in Phuket’s Patong district was allegedly assaulted by a group of Indian tourists in the early hours of the morning, prompting police investigations and renewed discussion about visitor conduct in one of Thailand’s most popular nightlife destinations. Indian Tourist, 30, Pronounced Dead After […]
PHUKET, Thailand — Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has pledged a zero-tolerance approach to mafia-style intimidation in Phuket’s Bang Tao beach area, responding to complaints from residents and businesses about harassment by criminal gangs and influential groups allegedly linked to illegal encroachment on public land along the popular coastal stretch. Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Addresses Alleged […]
PHUKET, Thailand – Five Russian tourists were arrested after allegedly attacking Thai residents and foreign nationals during a disturbance in Phuket’s Midtown Walking Street area on Ratsada Road in Talat Yai Subdistrict, Mueang District. The incident, which unfolded in the early hours of May 10, 2026, caused panic among nearby residents and tourists after videos […]
PHUKET, Thailand – A late-night outing turned into a mysterious tragedy early on May 9 when four Indian tourists suddenly collapsed inside a popular café near Kamala Beach. One of them, Mr. Kushagra Agarwal, later died. Indian Tourist Knocked Unconscious in Pattaya Altercation Over Public Urination According to police at Kamala Police Station, the incident […]
PHUKET — Tourist police in Phuket have arrested two foreign men who overstayed their visas by a combined total of more than four years, after an AI facial recognition system linked to a central immigration database flagged them in real time as they moved through public areas. Immigration Police Arrest Nigerian in Bangkok Drug Sting […]
PHUKET — A family described by local media as “Israeli tourists of Middle Eastern appearance” has been accused of shoplifting at a convenience store in Phuket after staff allegedly witnessed adults encouraging young children to conceal snack items and leave without paying — a case that has drawn sharp online criticism and renewed attention to […]
PHUKET/SURAT THANI — Police have arrested five Russian nationals across two southern provinces for illegally operating tourism-related businesses, including leading guided fishing tours and renovating a building intended to become an entertainment venue — jobs that are legally reserved for Thai citizens. Russian Illegal Tour Guide Arrested in Phuket In Phuket, a 37-year-old Russian man […]
