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Two arrested in Thalang drug raids, nearly 1,000 meth pills seized
Two arrested in Thalang drug raids, nearly 1,000 meth pills seized
Monday 8 June 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Police in Thalang arrested two suspected drug dealers in separate raids on Friday (June 5), seizing nearly 1,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and more than six grammes of crystal meth.
Saudi man caught at Phuket Airport with ketamine in underwear
Saudi man caught at Phuket Airport with ketamine in underwear
Saturday 6 June 2026 09:30 AM
PHUKET: A Saudi Arabian man was arrested at Phuket International Airport after officers allegedly discovered ketamine capsules concealed in his underwear as he prepared to board an outbound international flight.
Two arrested as Thalang police seize meth, ya bah in Thepkrasattri raids
Two arrested as Thalang police seize meth, ya bah in Thepkrasattri raids
Thursday 4 June 2026 08:32 AM
PHUKET: Two suspected drug dealers were arrested and more than 170 grammes of crystal meth (ya ice) along with 1,335 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) seized during separate raids in Thepkrasattri on Tuesday (June 2), Thalang Police have reported.
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).
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).
Turkish national found dead in Kamala residence
Turkish national found dead in Kamala residence
Wednesday 27 May 2026 10:35 AM
PHUKET: A Turkish man was found dead inside a residence in Kamala yesterday afternoon (May 26), with police reporting that marijuana and drug paraphernalia were discovered in the room.
Phuket pushes campaign efforts for World Anti-Drug Day
Phuket pushes campaign efforts for World Anti-Drug Day
Tuesday 26 May 2026 10:39 AM
PHUKET: Phuket officials are stepping up anti-drug efforts ahead of this year’s World Anti-Drug Day, with coordinated campaigns, public awareness drives and surprise drug testing of local administrative leaders across the island.
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.
Three charged over fatal train crash
Three charged over fatal train crash
Friday 22 May 2026 01:26 PM
BANGKOK: Police have charged three people with negligence causing death and injury as the investigation into the deadly train-bus collision last Saturday (May 16) in Bangkok picks up pace.
Phuket among targets in B200mn heroin trafficking network
Phuket among targets in B200mn heroin trafficking network
Thursday 21 May 2026 12:46 PM
PHUKET: Phuket was among the intended destinations for more than 65 kilogrammes of heroin seized in a major crackdown on a transnational drug trafficking network involving a Nigerian man and two Thai women, police have confirmed.
Australian tourist found dead in Kata condo
Australian tourist found dead in Kata condo
Thursday 21 May 2026 09:48 AM
PHUKET: An Australian tourist was found dead in a condominium room in Kata last night, with police investigating the case as a suspected drug overdose.
Russian man arrested with 1.8kg of drugs at Tha Chatchai
Russian man arrested with 1.8kg of drugs at Tha Chatchai
Tuesday 19 May 2026 08:45 AM
PHUKET: A Russian man has been charged with drug trafficking after police seized a large quantity of crystal meth, heroin, ketamine and other drugs at the Tha Chatchai checkpoint yesterday (May 18).
Collision train driver on drugs, unlicensed
Collision train driver on drugs, unlicensed
Monday 18 May 2026 12:11 PM
BANGKOK: The driver of the freight train that hit a passenger bus and other vehicles on a congested Bangkok level crossing on Saturday (May 16) tested positive for drug abuse and did not have a rail transport licence, according to the rail transport chief.
Thalang drug raids net users, dealer and 200 meth pills
Thalang drug raids net users, dealer and 200 meth pills
Friday 15 May 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: A major anti-drug operation led by Thalang District officials resulted in multiple arrests, 17 failed drug tests and the seizure of 200 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) during raids in Srisoonthorn and Mai Khao earlier this week.
Kathu, Thalang drug raids net 1,061 meth pills
Kathu, Thalang drug raids net 1,061 meth pills
Wednesday 13 May 2026 10:42 AM
PHUKET: A series of anti-drug operations in Kathu and Thalang districts over two days resulted in the arrest of multiple suspects and the seizure of 1,061 methamphetamine pills (ya bah), more than 42 grammes of crystal meth and a firearm, officials have confirmed.
Indian tourist dies after collapsing at popular Kamala beach club
Indian tourist dies after collapsing at popular Kamala beach club
Monday 11 May 2026 10:35 AM
PHUKET: An Indian tourist has died after collapsing and losing consciousness at a popular beach club in Kamala in the early hours of Saturday morning, with police now revealing that four men hospitalised after the incident tested positive for drugs in their blood.
Meth pills bound for Phuket seized in Krabi drug bust
Meth pills bound for Phuket seized in Krabi drug bust
Monday 11 May 2026 09:35 AM
PHUKET: More than 280,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) destined for Phuket and Phang Nga were seized after police dismantled a drug distribution network operating out of Krabi’s Khlong Thom district.
Nigerian, Belgian arrested for cocaine dealing, overstay in Patong
Nigerian, Belgian arrested for cocaine dealing, overstay in Patong
Friday 8 May 2026 09:01 AM
PHUKET: A Nigerian man and a Belgian national have been arrested in separate sting operations in Patong for allegedly selling cocaine to undercover officers, with both also charged for overstaying their visas by more than a year.
Three arrested in Thalang drug, firearms raids
Three arrested in Thalang drug, firearms raids
Thursday 7 May 2026 10:22 AM
PHUKET: Three people were arrested in separate drug and firearms cases during a two-day crackdown conducted by Thalang District officials in Phuket.
Heroin hidden in Thai silk dresses seized in Phuket parcel sting
Heroin hidden in Thai silk dresses seized in Phuket parcel sting
Tuesday 5 May 2026 06:10 PM
PHUKET: Police have seized more than 6 kilogrammes of heroin hidden inside Thai silk dresses in a parcel delivery case linked to an attempted drug export from the island.

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