PHUKET — Police in Patong have arrested a group of foreign tourists after they used high-pressure water guns to spray officers on duty during Songkran celebrations, an act that authorities say crossed the line from festive fun into deliberate harassment and posed a risk of injury to those tasked with maintaining public safety. French-Arab Wanted […]
PHUKET — A Portuguese man has been charged by police for spray-painting the wall of Ao Makham cemetery in Wichit subdistrict, an act that has sparked anger among local residents and Islamic religious leaders who view the site as a place of profound community significance. Young Thai Muslims launch campaign seeking ‘oxygen’ for victims of […]
PHUKET — Firefighters have finally extinguished a blaze at the Phuket City municipal landfill after a battle lasting 30 hours, authorities announced on Monday. Chiang Mai Ranks as World’s Most Polluted City as Wildfires Blanket Northern Thailand Phuket City Mayor Supachok La-ongpetch said the fire was declared completely put out with no smoke remaining at […]
PHUKET — Two “French” tourists have been arrested and fined after being caught engaging in sexual activity in public at Layi Beach in Kamala, Phuket, in an incident that circulated widely on social media and led to swift police action. Saudi Tourist Fined, Visa Revoked for Public Indecency in Phuket The arrests took place at […]
PHUKET — A suspected leader of a Nordic crime syndicate wanted under an Interpol red notice has been arrested at a luxury condominium in Phuket, marking a significant blow to transnational organized crime operating in Thailand. French Fugitive Arrested in Phuket Following Interpol Alert Investigators from the Immigration Bureau’s Division 6 and local police apprehended […]
PHUKET — Thai immigration police have arrested a 50-year-old French national, identified by authorities only as Mr. Ani, at a luxury seaside hotel in Phuket after he allegedly fled multiple international arrest warrants linked to large-scale drug trafficking and money laundering. The suspect, wanted in more than 32 criminal cases in France, had entered Thailand […]
PHUKET — A 42-year-old van driver was taken into custody following allegations of sexual assault against a 20-year-old Ukrainian national on April 6, prompting renewed scrutiny of tourist safety protocols in the region. Female Filipino Tourist Attacked, Robbed, and Nearly Raped at Reservoir in Pattaya Area The suspect, identified as Sukarn Homsawat from Takua Pa, […]
PHUKET — A 23-year-old tour guide died and five others were injured Tuesday when a moored speedboat exploded and caught fire at Ao Makham’s customs pier, officials confirmed. The blast occurred around 11:00 a.m. at Phuket’s deep-sea port, according to Adul Raluekmool of the Phuket Regional Marine Office. Towed Speedboat Hits Tuk-Tuk Into Massage Parlour, […]
