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Woman drug dealer arrested in Thalang
Woman drug dealer arrested in Thalang
PHUKET: A woman was arrested in Thalang early yesterday morning (Nov 12) after officers found her in possession of methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and crystal meth (ya ice) as part of Phuket’s ongoing ‘120 Days Nonstop’ social order operation.
EV bus fails to climb hill, slams into shop in Karon
EV bus fails to climb hill, slams into shop in Karon
PHUKET: Two tourists sustained minor injuries after a Phuket Smart Bus electric bus lost power and rolled backwards down a slope before crashing into a building in Karon early this afternoon (Nov 12).
Robbery sole motive for tour guide murder, say police
Robbery sole motive for tour guide murder, say police
PHUKET: Police have confirmed that robbery was the sole motive behind the murder of Phuket tour guide Orathai ‘Guide Klang’ Aryupong, 56, whose body was found inside her car in Ratsada on Monday night (Nov 10).
Man arrested for strangling Phuket tour guide
Man arrested for strangling Phuket tour guide
PHUKET: Police have arrested a 43-year-old man from Phang Nga after the body of a missing tour guide was discovered inside her abandoned car in Ratsada last night (Nov 10).
Swindler aircon repairman arrested
Swindler aircon repairman arrested
PHUKET: An air-conditioning repairman notorious across Phuket for scamming customers under the nickname ‘Chang Chi Wat Thep’ has been arrested in Wichit after testing positive for methamphetamine, with police now preparing multiple fraud charges linked to complaints filed across the island.
Foreign tourists rescued after speedboat hits rocks at Koh Mai Thon
Foreign tourists rescued after speedboat hits rocks at Koh Mai Thon
PHUKET: Four foreign tourists were safely rescued after their speedboat ran aground on rocks off Koh Mai Thon late yesterday (Nov 6), with rough seas forcing rescuers to adapt their operations before bringing all passengers back to shore just after midnight.
Israeli tourist arrested at Phuket Airport over bullets found in luggage
Israeli tourist arrested at Phuket Airport over bullets found in luggage
PHUKET: An Israeli tourist was arrested at Phuket International Airport yesterday (Nov 6) after security staff discovered a magazine loaded with 29 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition inside his checked baggage.
Man arrested, probe launched into drug QR code stickers
Man arrested, probe launched into drug QR code stickers
PHUKET: Police in Cherng Talay have secured the arrest of a Russian man, found hiding on Koh Samui, who is accused of placing QR code stickers linked to online drug trafficking networks on public property across Phuket.
Market fire quickly contained in Wichit
Market fire quickly contained in Wichit
PHUKET: A fire that broke out at Kwang Rd Market in Wichit yesterday afternoon (Nov 5) was brought under control within 15 minutes after firefighters arrived, with no injuries or fatalities reported.
‘Kratom kitchen’ raided in Thalang
‘Kratom kitchen’ raided in Thalang
PHUKET: Local officials have raided a property in Thalang being used to produce and sell kratom leaf drinks, seizing hundreds of bottles and bags of the herbal stimulant.
Nigerian man, Thai woman arrested in Cherng Talay drug sting
Nigerian man, Thai woman arrested in Cherng Talay drug sting
PHUKET: Police in Cherng Talay have arrested a Nigerian man and a Thai woman in possession of multiple types of illegal drugs, including cocaine, ecstasy, crystal meth and ketamine, during a coordinated crime suppression operation.
Myanmar man drowns at Nai Thon as body of Russian tourist recovered
Myanmar man drowns at Nai Thon as body of Russian tourist recovered
PHUKET: Two men – a Myanmar national and a Russian tourist – have drowned in separate incidents at Nai Thon Beach within 24 hours, as dangerous sea conditions continue along Phuket’s west coast.
Pickup truck gutted by fire in Thalang
Pickup truck gutted by fire in Thalang
PHUKET: Thalang Police are investigating the cause of a pickup truck fire that destroyed the vehicle near a rental apartment in Thepkrasattri yesterday (Nov 3).
Police probe death of man found with neck and facial wounds
Police probe death of man found with neck and facial wounds
PHUKET: Patong Police are investigating the death of a 66-year-old man who was found with injuries to his neck and face beside a small shed in Patong last night (Nov 3).
Russian tourist missing, feared drowned, at Nai Thon Beach
Russian tourist missing, feared drowned, at Nai Thon Beach
PHUKET: A 31-year-old Russian man remains missing after being pulled under by strong waves while swimming at Nai Thon Beach this morning (Nov 3).
Tuk-tuk driver stabbed to death in Patong fight
Tuk-tuk driver stabbed to death in Patong fight
PHUKET: A violent clash between two tuk-tuk drivers in Patong late last night (Nov 2) ended in tragedy when one driver was stabbed to death and the other injured during a knife fight.
Police bust B60mn online gambling network in Phuket
Police bust B60mn online gambling network in Phuket
PHUKET: Region 8 Police officers have arrested the alleged owner of the online gambling website ‘UFARED’ and two of his associates in a major raid in Phuket, uncovering more than B60 million in online transactions.
Morbidly obese man dies in Soi Ta-iad
Morbidly obese man dies in Soi Ta-iad
PHUKET: A Lithuanian-born American national has been found dead in his hotel room at a Muay Thai training camp hotel in Chalong, after reportedly enrolling in fitness classes to lose weight.
Tuk-tuk driver, 74, attacks Phuket prosecutor’s car with scythe
Tuk-tuk driver, 74, attacks Phuket prosecutor’s car with scythe
PHUKET: A 74-year-old tuk-tuk driver was taken into custody after he attacked a government vehicle with a scythe following a collision at the Saphan Hin traffic light intersection in Phuket Town yesterday morning (Oct 29).
Worker falls to death from garbage truck in Kathu
Worker falls to death from garbage truck in Kathu
PHUKET: A Myanmar worker died after falling from the back of a garbage truck in Kathu yesterday afternoon (Oct 28).