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Chalong Police raid unlicensed cannabis shop
Chalong Police raid unlicensed cannabis shop
PHUKET: Chalong Police have charged a cannabis shop owner for selling cannabis without a valid licence, as part of a province-wide crackdown on unlicensed operators.
B40 Phuket Town shop ‘entry fee’ sparks Chinese backlash
B40 Phuket Town shop ‘entry fee’ sparks Chinese backlash
PHUKET: A video clip showing an elderly woman allegedly charging tourists B40 to enter a ceramic shop in Phuket Old Town has triggered widespread criticism on Chinese social media, prompting an official investigation by the Phuket Provincial Commerce Office.
Taiwanese dentist arrested in Wichit for running unlicensed clinic
Taiwanese dentist arrested in Wichit for running unlicensed clinic
PHUKET: A Taiwanese man was arrested yesterday (Feb 12) during a raid on an unlicensed dental clinic in Wichit and now faces four charges, including operating a medical facility without a licence and practising dentistry without legal permission.
Customs seize 3.1kg of cocaine at Phuket Airport
Customs seize 3.1kg of cocaine at Phuket Airport
PHUKET: Customs officials at Phuket International Airport have arrested a foreign passenger allegedly attempting to smuggle more than 3.1 kilogrammes of cocaine into Thailand, with authorities linking the case to an international drug trafficking route originating in Europe.
Police arrest 40-year-old man, seize nearly 187g of ‘ice’ in Ratsada bust
Police arrest 40-year-old man, seize nearly 187g of ‘ice’ in Ratsada bust
PHUKET: Phuket City Police have arrested a 40-year-old man and seized a large quantity of methamphetamine in a drug operation carried out in Ratsada.
Yacht takes on water off Phuket, crew rescued
Yacht takes on water off Phuket, crew rescued
PHUKET: Three people were rescued after a motoryacht began taking on water off the coast of Phuket yesterday afternoon (Feb 10).
Phuket Smart Bus driver charged after Russian pedestrian killed in Karon
Phuket Smart Bus driver charged after Russian pedestrian killed in Karon
PHUKET: Police have charged a Phuket Smart Bus driver with reckless driving causing death after a Russian tourist was fatally struck in Karon yesterday afternoon (Feb 9).
Myanmar crewman missing after falling overboard
Myanmar crewman missing after falling overboard
PHUKET: A 32-year-old Myanmar national is missing after falling overboard from a fishing vessel off the coast of Phuket early yesterday morning (Feb 9).
Foreign man killed in Cherng Talay motorbike crash
Foreign man killed in Cherng Talay motorbike crash
PHUKET: A foreign male tourist was killed after losing control of his motorcycle and crashing into a power pole in Cherng Talay, Thalang, yesterday evening (Feb 9).
Colombian gunman arrested over fatal shooting of Iraqi tourist
Colombian gunman arrested over fatal shooting of Iraqi tourist
PHUKET: Police have arrested a Colombian national accused of fatally shooting an Iraqi tourist in a brazen daylight attack in Patong, ending an overnight manhunt that stretched from Patong to the area near Phuket International Airport.
Iraqi tourist shot dead in Patong
Iraqi tourist shot dead in Patong
PHUKET: An Iraqi tourist was shot dead in a brazen daylight attack in Patong yesterday afternoon (Feb 7), prompting a major manhunt that has since led police to identify a prime foreign suspect, seize a firearm and related items, and intensify efforts to prevent the suspect from fleeing Thailand.
Three arrested in Thalang drug busts
Three arrested in Thalang drug busts
PHUKET: Thalang Police have arrested three local suspects in two separate drug cases, seizing more than 1,900 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) along with crystal meth (ya ice) and drug paraphernalia during operations.
Frenchman arrested at Phuket Airport with cocaine
Frenchman arrested at Phuket Airport with cocaine
PHUKET: A 46-year-old French national has been arrested at Phuket International Airport after being caught with cocaine at a domestic departures security checkpoint, with further searches leading police to uncover more illegal drugs at his apartment in Wichit.
Retired police officer found dead outside Phuket police apartment
Retired police officer found dead outside Phuket police apartment
PHUKET: A former police officer was found dead outside police accommodation next to Phuket Provincial Police headquarters in Phuket Town on Wednesday night (Feb 5), with investigators treating the case as a suspected fall from height.
Drunken ‘dancing foreigner’ charged for public disturbance
Drunken ‘dancing foreigner’ charged for public disturbance
PHUKET: Phuket police have confirmed that a foreign man who went viral after being filmed dancing in the middle of the Sai Yuan intersection in Rawai has been arrested and charged with causing a public disturbance, after concerned motorists warned the behaviour could lead to serious accidents.
Oil boat operator faces charges for dropping anchor on Racha reef
Oil boat operator faces charges for dropping anchor on Racha reef
PHUKET: An oil cargo boat operator is facing legal action after being caught illegally dropping anchor on protected coral reefs in Siam Bay at Koh Racha Yai island, south of Phuket.
Three injured in Patong restaurant gas explosion
Three injured in Patong restaurant gas explosion
PHUKET: Three restaurant staff were injured in a gas explosion at an Indian restaurant in Patong early this morning (Feb 3) while the shop was closing and being cleaned.
Patong Police arrest Nigerian man with 10g of cocaine
Patong Police arrest Nigerian man with 10g of cocaine
PHUKET: A 35-year-old Nigerian man has been arrested in Patong with about 10 grammes of cocaine, after an investigation by Patong Police into suspected drug sales in the resort town.
Omani woman, 33, dies at Patong Hospital; cause of death under investigation
Omani woman, 33, dies at Patong Hospital; cause of death under investigation
PHUKET: A 33-year-old Omani woman has died at Patong Hospital, with police confirming there were no signs of assault and no suspicion of foul play.
Ketamine seized in Patong drug bust
Ketamine seized in Patong drug bust
PHUKET: Patong Police have seized a significant amount of ketamine, along with crystal meth (ya ice) and ecstasy pills during a drug bust at a rented room in Patong.