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Russian man arrested in Phuket over mock account fraud warrant
Russian man arrested in Phuket over mock account fraud warrant
PHUKET: A Russian national wanted on an arrest warrant for his alleged role in a large-scale mock account fraud scheme has been arrested in Phuket after fleeing Lampang and going into hiding in Kathu District.
Man loses B700k engagement ring to pickpocket at EDC Phuket
Man loses B700k engagement ring to pickpocket at EDC Phuket
PHUKET: A man who planned to surprise his girlfriend with a diamond engagement ring at the Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) in Phuket over the weekend has been left devastated after falling victim to a pickpocketing incident in the middle of the crowded music festival.
Hotel security chief surrenders after attempted room break-in
Hotel security chief surrenders after attempted room break-in
PHUKET: The head of security at a luxury hotel in Cherng Talay has surrendered to police after being identified as the man who attempted to enter a female guest’s room using a master key, an incident that sparked widespread concern after a video went viral on social media.
Steel beam falls from crane, pierces house in Cherng Talay
Steel beam falls from crane, pierces house in Cherng Talay
PHUKET: A woman has filed a police complaint after a large steel reinforcing bar fell from a crane at a luxury condominium construction site in Cherng Talay and pierced her house, narrowly missing occupants, including children.
Six test positive in tour boat crew drug sweep
Six test positive in tour boat crew drug sweep
PHUKET: Six crew members working on tourist boats tested positive for drugs during a random screening operation at Chalong Pier this morning (Jan 13), authorities have confirmed.
Russians arrested over Rawai ‘Mushroom Temple’ clinic
Russians arrested over Rawai ‘Mushroom Temple’ clinic
PHUKET: Police from Region 8 Police have arrested two Russian nationals accused of running an illegal ‘clinic’ in Rawai that sold psilocybin mushrooms to foreign tourists under the guise of stress relief and spiritual therapy.
Brit-Australian expat passes away on yacht
Brit-Australian expat passes away on yacht
PHUKET: A 70-year-old British-Australian dual national was found dead aboard his yacht anchored off Khao Khad Beach yesterday (Jan 11).
Uzbek man arrested for alleged sex assault
Uzbek man arrested for alleged sex assault
PHUKET: Police have detained an Uzbek man following an alleged indecent assault on a 16-year-old local girl inside a restaurant in the quiet Mai Khao area last night (Jan 11).
Frenchman killed by drunk driver
Frenchman killed by drunk driver
PHUKET: A French man has died after being struck by a car driven by an intoxicated motorist who allegedly ploughed through multiple vehicles and fled the scene in Phuket Old Town about midday today (Jan 10).
Major meth haul leads to Thai-Australian arrest in Phuket
Major meth haul leads to Thai-Australian arrest in Phuket
PHUKET: Wichit Police have arrested a 22-year-old Thai-Australian man and his girlfriend in connection with a major drug trafficking network after officers seized a total of 120,000 methamphetamine (ya bah) pills and six kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine (ya ice) in a coordinated multi-agency operation.
Myanmar man stabbed in drunken fight on luxury yacht
Myanmar man stabbed in drunken fight on luxury yacht
PHUKET: A Myanmar national was seriously injured in a knife stabbing aboard a yacht at Yacht Haven Marina in Mai Khao this morning (Jan 8), with police taking another Myanmar national into custody at the scene.
Two arrested in Sakhu on attempted murder warrants
Two arrested in Sakhu on attempted murder warrants
PHUKET: Two men wanted on attempted murder charges were arrested in Sakhu subdistrict on Tuesday night (Jan 6) following a joint operation by the Thalang District Office and Sakhu Police.
Woman killed after motorbike slams into pole
Woman killed after motorbike slams into pole
PHUKET: A 30-year-old woman has died after her motorcycle crashed into a utility pole on Thepkrasattri Rd in Koh Kaew early this morning (Jan 8).
Fire damages more than 20 speedboats at Chalong Pier
Fire damages more than 20 speedboats at Chalong Pier
PHUKET: A pre-dawn fire tore through speedboats moored at Chalong Pier early this morning (Jan 7), damaging more than 20 vessels and prompting a major emergency response from provincial authorities.
Early-morning violence leaves two injured in Patong
Early-morning violence leaves two injured in Patong
PHUKET: A woman was injured after being struck on the head with a bottle during an early-morning dispute on Bangla Rd in Patong early this morning (Jan 6).
Saudi tourist fined for public oral sex act
Saudi tourist fined for public oral sex act
PHUKET: Police have fined a Saudi Arabian tourist B5,000 after an incident of public indecency in Patong sparked widespread criticism on social media and renewed concerns about inappropriate behaviour in tourist areas.
Tourists watch as turtle lays eggs on Karon Beach
Tourists watch as turtle lays eggs on Karon Beach
PHUKET: A rare and exciting sight greeted beachgoers at Karon Beach yesterday morning (Jan 3) after a green sea turtle came ashore to lay eggs, drawing the attention of both Thai and foreign tourists.
Phuket candidate in national election expelled by own party
Phuket candidate in national election expelled by own party
PHUKET: The Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party (‘United Thai Nation Party’) has confirmed the expulsion of lawyer Anandrak Petchhin from party membership, even as the Phuket Provincial Election Commission (PEC Phuket) continues to list him as a candidate contesting Phuket Constituency 1 in the Feb 8 national election.
Fire breaks out at Moulin Rouge
Fire breaks out at Moulin Rouge
PHUKET: Firefighters were called to Bangla Rd early this morning (Dec 30) after a blaze erupted at the well-known ‘Moulin Rouge’ club, officials have confirmed.
Pickup truck driver lambasted for tailgating ambulance
Pickup truck driver lambasted for tailgating ambulance
PHUKET: Rescue workers from the Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation have called for greater awareness and responsibility on the roads after a pickup truck was caught dangerously tailgating an ambulance transporting an emergency patient in Thalang.