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Russian, Thai accomplices arrested for ‘wire fraud’ charges
Russian, Thai accomplices arrested for ‘wire fraud’ charges
PHUKET: A Russian man and three Thais have been arrested in Phuket in separate raids, with the Russian national wanted by US authorities on wire fraud charges.
Phuket residents grow weary of foreign tourists’ reckless riding on motorbikes
Phuket residents grow weary of foreign tourists’ reckless riding on motorbikes
PHUKET: Phuket residents are growing weary of foreign tourists recklessly riding motorbikes across the island and engaging in dangerous motorcycle stunts on public roads.
Motorcycle taxi driver stabbed in dispute over queue
Motorcycle taxi driver stabbed in dispute over queue
PHUKET: A dispute between two motorcycle taxi drivers turned violent last night (Feb 13) when one of the drivers stabbed the other in front of Vachira Phuket Hospital, causing serious injury.
Foreign tourists in Kamala brawl
Foreign tourists in Kamala brawl
PHUKET: A video showing foreign tourists brawling in front of Cafe del Mar in Kamala has drawn widespread criticism online about the quality of tourists Phuket is now attracting.
Chaotic Phuket car chase ends in crash ‒ driver flees, child rescued
Chaotic Phuket car chase ends in crash ‒ driver flees, child rescued
PHUKET: A dramatic series of crashes and a high-speed chase through Thalang District went viral on social media after a woman suffering from mental health issues rammed her pickup truck into multiple vehicles before fleeing the scene. 
Turkish national wanted on ‘Red Notice’ arrested in Phuket
Turkish national wanted on ‘Red Notice’ arrested in Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration has revoked the visa of a 32-year-old Turkish national, named only as ‘Mr Taskin’ (surname withheld), who was found to be the subject of an Interpol ‘Red Notice’.
Nigerian arrested for cocaine dealing
Nigerian arrested for cocaine dealing
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration officers have arrested a 37-year-old Nigerian national staying in Tambon Thepkrasattri for illegal possession of cocaine with intent to sell.
Man found dead at Kamala resort
Man found dead at Kamala resort
PHUKET: Police are still working to determine the cause of death of a 59-year-old Thai man whose body was found in his hotel room at a resort in Kamala yesterday evening (Feb12).
Man injured as car hits Phuket Town roundabout
Man injured as car hits Phuket Town roundabout
PHUKET: Rescue workers were forced to pry open a car to free the injured driver early yesterday morning (Feb 12) after a young man driving a sedan lost control and crashed into the Nimit Traffic Circle (‘Seahorse Circle’) in Phuket Town.
Russian ransomware hackers arrested in Phuket
Russian ransomware hackers arrested in Phuket
PHUKET: Officers from the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB), in collaboration with the Immigration Bureau and Region 8 Police, have arrested four Russians in Phuket linked to Phobos ransomware attacks, following an international request from Switzerland.
Canadian man found dead in car at Nui Beach
Canadian man found dead in car at Nui Beach
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a Canadian man found inside a parked car near Nui Beach in Karon yesterday morning (Feb 10).
Police arrest man for shotgun tactics in dispute
Police arrest man for shotgun tactics in dispute
PHUKET: Wichit Police have arrested a man following an incident in which he brandished a shotgun in a public place, as captured in a widely circulated online video. 
Cherng Talay Police launch CCTV ‘Command Center’
Cherng Talay Police launch CCTV ‘Command Center’
PHUKET: Cherng Talay Police have officially launched their new ‘CCTV Control and Command Center’ to “enhance security and improve law enforcement efficiency” in the rapidly expanding subdistrict.
Russian woman in care after wandering into Bang Tao house, changing into boy’s scout uniform
Russian woman in care after wandering into Bang Tao house, changing into boy’s scout uniform
PHUKET: Cherng Talay Police responded to reports of a foreign woman behaving erratically in Soi Bang Tao 4 yesterday (Feb 6), ultimately taking her into custody before transferring her to a hospital for mental health care.  
Mother seeks justice after dog attack leaves toddler with severe head wound
Mother seeks justice after dog attack leaves toddler with severe head wound
PHUKET: A mother in Ranong has appealed to the Phuket media for help in calling for justice after her 3-year-old son suffered a severe head injury when he was attacked by a Bangkaew dog in Kapoe District.
Women arrested with more than 25k meth pills in Thalang
Women arrested with more than 25k meth pills in Thalang
PHUKET: Thalang Police have arrested two women in a drug operation that saw more than 25,000 pills of methamphetamine (ya bah) seized in a raid at a housing estate in Srisoonthorn yesterday (Feb 5).
Tunisian man arrested for speeding through police checkpoint
Tunisian man arrested for speeding through police checkpoint
PHUKET: Karon Police chased down and arrested a 23-year-old Tunisian man after he sped through a police checkpoint on the Karon beach road last night (Feb 4).
Trio arrested for Patong Beach bag theft
Trio arrested for Patong Beach bag theft
PHUKET: Two Thai men and a Myanmar national have been arrested for stealing an Uzbek tourist’s bag at Patong Beach early this morning (Feb 5).
Drunk French tourist crashes into Patong traffic officer
Drunk French tourist crashes into Patong traffic officer
PHUKET: A traffic police officer was injured when a drunk French tourist on a motorcycle crashed into him on Phra Metta Rd in Patong this morning (Feb 4) 
Turkish tourist arrested at Phuket airport after bullet found in luggage
Turkish tourist arrested at Phuket airport after bullet found in luggage
PHUKET: A Turkish tourist was arrested at Phuket International Airport yesterday (Feb 3) after security officers discovered a single live bullet in his luggage during an X-ray screening.