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Gambling sites blocked ahead of World Cup
Gambling sites blocked ahead of World Cup
Monday 1 June 2026 09:39 AM
BANGKOK: Police have intensified a crackdown on online gambling ahead of the FIFA World Cup this month, targeting football betting websites and social media channels.
Koh Siray man arrested with meth, ammunition
Koh Siray man arrested with meth, ammunition
Monday 1 June 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: A 25-year-old man was arrested in Koh Siray after police seized more than 100 grams of crystal meth, 70 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and a round of ammunition during a raid on Friday morning (May 29).
Foreigners caught smuggling 38 smartphones
Foreigners caught smuggling 38 smartphones
Friday 29 May 2026 10:17 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Airport Customs officers have arrested three foreign nationals accused of attempting to smuggle 38 untaxed smartphones into Thailand through Phuket International Airport.
Anti-corruption official tests drunk after fatal Nonthaburi crash
Anti-corruption official tests drunk after fatal Nonthaburi crash
Friday 29 May 2026 09:30 AM
NONTHABURI: A senior official of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) was found drunk after his pickup truck crashed into a motorcycle, severing a delivery rider’s arm and killing him, before allegedly attempting to flee in Nonthaburi on Wednesday night (May 27).
Armed drug dealer arrested at Phuket Check Point
Armed drug dealer arrested at Phuket Check Point
Friday 29 May 2026 08:32 AM
PHUKET: An alleged drug dealer was arrested at the Tha Chatchai checkpoint after police found methamphetamine pills (ya bah) hidden in his underwear along with crystal meth and an unregistered handgun late Wednesday night (May 27).
Police hunt suspect after Kathu man stabbed
Police hunt suspect after Kathu man stabbed
Thursday 28 May 2026 12:51 PM
PHUKET: A 29-year-old man was stabbed in Kathu early yesterday morning (May 27) after a dispute reportedly involving a woman escalated into two violent confrontations stretching from Kathu to Patong.
Former graft-busters get jail terms in Prawit watch case
Former graft-busters get jail terms in Prawit watch case
Thursday 28 May 2026 09:19 AM
BANGKOK: Two former officials of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) have been sentenced to three years’ imprisonment for failing to disclose information related to the high-profile luxury watch case involving former deputy prime minister Prawit Wongsuwon.
Rawai villa burglar arrested in Karon
Rawai villa burglar arrested in Karon
Thursday 28 May 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Police have arrested a burglar for breaking into a luxury villa in Rawai and stealing cash and jewellery from a foreign tourist before fleeing the area.
Man surrenders after Kathu condo knife attack
Man surrenders after Kathu condo knife attack
Wednesday 27 May 2026 01:04 PM
PHUKET: A man from Phang Nga has been charged after slashing another man twice in the head during a confrontation at a condominium in Kathu yesterday evening (May 26).
DSI sends Villa Andaman cases to prosecutors
DSI sends Villa Andaman cases to prosecutors
Wednesday 27 May 2026 11:32 AM
PHUKET: The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has submitted additional case files involving 31 suspects in the ‘Villa Andaman’ nominee case to public prosecutors following an expanded investigation into alleged illegal foreign-owned real estate businesses in Phuket and Koh Samui.
Police seize motorbikes after bypass road racing tip-off
Police seize motorbikes after bypass road racing tip-off
Wednesday 27 May 2026 10:22 AM
PHUKET: Phuket City Police seized three motorbikes after a raid on a group of teenagers involved in illegal street racing on the bypass road early this morning (May 27).
Governor warns officials amid Phuket Palad fallout
Governor warns officials amid Phuket Palad fallout
Tuesday 26 May 2026 05:34 PM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has stressed strict adherence to laws and discipline by government officials during the monthly Phuket Provincial Committee meeting, where a new acting Phuket Provincial Palad was formally introduced following the transfer of former Phuket Provincial Palad (Chief Administrative Officer) Rungruang Thimabut.
Democrats launch AI platform to fight graft
Democrats launch AI platform to fight graft
Tuesday 26 May 2026 12:00 PM
BANGKOK: The Democrat Party has launched “Song Rat” (scan the state), an AI-based platform designed to detect irregularities in government projects, starting with procurement linked to artificial intelligence initiatives.
People’s Party calls for overhaul of Elite Card
People’s Party calls for overhaul of Elite Card
Tuesday 26 May 2026 11:52 AM
BANGKOK: The People’s Party (PP) has called for a comprehensive review of Thailand’s long-term visa schemes and the Thailand Elite Card programme, warning that regulatory loopholes are being exploited by grey capital and transnational criminal networks. 
Singha heir sexual abuse allegations ignite rare public reckoning
Singha heir sexual abuse allegations ignite rare public reckoning
Monday 25 May 2026 01:20 PM
BANGKOK: A high-profile alleged sexual abuse case within a wealthy Thai beer brewing family has prompted a wave of painful accounts from survivors of unconnected abuse in the conservative country.
RFD orders demolition of 11 illegal structures at Nui Beach
RFD orders demolition of 11 illegal structures at Nui Beach
Monday 25 May 2026 11:36 AM
PHUKET: The Royal Forest Department (RFD) has ordered the demolition of 11 structures built illegally within the Nui Beach area of the Nakkered Hills National Forest Reserve in Karon, with occupants given until June 5 to vacate the land and remove all construction.
Chinese loan sharks ‘charged 3,780% a year’
Chinese loan sharks ‘charged 3,780% a year’
Monday 25 May 2026 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: Thai police are hunting for five Chinese lenders who have lent to about 20,000 people through apps and charge borrowers an annual interest rate of 3,780%.
ISOC tightens Phuket security crackdown
ISOC tightens Phuket security crackdown
Monday 25 May 2026 09:32 AM
PHUKET: Phuket security and anti-drug operations were placed under the spotlight on Saturday (May 23) as Fourth Army Area Commander Lt Gen Norathip Poynok led a high-level meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall to review threats ranging from narcotics trafficking to illegal land encroachment and foreign nominee business activities.
Anutin declares war on drugs, mafia
Anutin declares war on drugs, mafia
Saturday 23 May 2026 11:30 AM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has declared war on drugs and mafia influence, stressing that no one is above the law.
Phuket Governor calls for clearer definition of ‘influential figures’
Phuket Governor calls for clearer definition of ‘influential figures’
Friday 22 May 2026 12:39 PM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has called for stricter law enforcement against public land encroachment and urged a review of the official definition of an “influential person” as part of efforts to strengthen security operations nationwide.

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