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Phuket Airport launches ‘White Airport 2026’ safety campaign
Phuket Airport launches ‘White Airport 2026’ safety campaign
Thursday 23 July 2026 11:28 AM
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport has launched its ‘White Airport 2026’ campaign, rolling out vehicle safety inspections and drug testing for public transport drivers in an effort to improve passenger safety and boost confidence among tourists.
Brother blames drugs for house fire
Brother blames drugs for house fire
Monday 20 July 2026 11:56 AM
PHUKET: A Thalang homeowner has claimed his brother, allegedly hallucinating after taking drugs, started a house fire that spread to two neighbouring homes early this morning (July 20), causing extensive property damage but no injuries.
Thalang Police seize 1,699 meth pills in Pa Khlok drug arrest
Thalang Police seize 1,699 meth pills in Pa Khlok drug arrest
Monday 20 July 2026 08:30 AM
PHUKET: A 40-year-old Phuket man has been arrested after Thalang Police seized 1,699 methamphetamine pills during a drug suppression operation in Pa Khlok.
Drug crackdown continues as 5,352 meth pills, 347g of ‘ice’ seized
Drug crackdown continues as 5,352 meth pills, 347g of ‘ice’ seized
Friday 17 July 2026 10:55 AM
PHUKET: Raids over the past week have resulted in the seizure of 5,352 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and more than 347 grammes of crystal meth (ya ice) as the latest ‘Operation 90 Days’ anti-drug campaign continues.
‘90 Days’ campaign nets 28 arrests, more than 15,000 meth pills
‘90 Days’ campaign nets 28 arrests, more than 15,000 meth pills
Wednesday 15 July 2026 09:11 AM
PHUKET: Phuket authorities have arrested at least 28 suspects and seized more than 15,800 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and nearly half a kilogramme of crystal meth (ya ice), along with illegal firearms and hundreds of thousands of baht in cash, during the first week of the province’s latest ‘Operation 90 Days’ anti-drug campaign.
Alleged ringleader in flight-crew heroin smuggling arrested
Alleged ringleader in flight-crew heroin smuggling arrested
Saturday 11 July 2026 10:30 AM
BANGKOK: An alleged prime suspect in a transnational heroin trafficking network linked to the case of a Thai flight attendant detained in Australia for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs hidden inside elephant-patterned tote bags was arrested in Phayao province on Thursday night (July 9).
Phuket police seize 14,000 meth pills, 400g of crystal meth in Ratsada raid
Phuket police seize 14,000 meth pills, 400g of crystal meth in Ratsada raid
Thursday 9 July 2026 09:11 AM
PHUKET: Police arrested a suspected drug dealer and seized more than 14,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and 400 grammes of crystal meth (ya ice) during a raid in Ratsada yesterday afternoon (July 8), as part of Phuket's ongoing 90-day anti-drug campaign.
Russian arrested at Phuket airport with 17.6kg of cannabis
Russian arrested at Phuket airport with 17.6kg of cannabis
Thursday 9 July 2026 09:03 AM
PHUKET: A Russian national has become the latest foreign traveller arrested at Phuket International Airport for allegedly attempting to smuggle cannabis out of Thailand, after authorities discovered more than 17kg of cannabis flowers and cannabis resin concealed inside two suitcases. The arrest is the third major cannabis export case at the airport in just over a week.
Phuket police launch another ‘90-day anti-drugs campaign’
Phuket police launch another ‘90-day anti-drugs campaign’
Wednesday 8 July 2026 10:25 AM
PHUKET: Phuket officials have launched yet another province-wide 90-day anti-drugs campaign aimed at eliminating drug trafficking and creating “drug-free” villages and communities.
Belgian woman arrested at Phuket airport with 31kg of cannabis
Belgian woman arrested at Phuket airport with 31kg of cannabis
Wednesday 8 July 2026 09:07 AM
PHUKET: A 21-year-old Belgian woman has been arrested at Phuket International Airport after authorities found more than 31 kilogrammes of cannabis packed in her luggage as she prepared to board an international flight.
Moroccan overstayer arrested in Patong drug raids
Moroccan overstayer arrested in Patong drug raids
Monday 6 July 2026 11:00 AM
PHUKET: Five people, including an alleged drug dealer, drug users and a Moroccan woman accused of possessing cocaine and overstaying her visa, have been arrested in Patong as part of a police campaign targeting narcotics offences.
‘Operation 90 Days’ nets drug suspects in Rawai
‘Operation 90 Days’ nets drug suspects in Rawai
Monday 6 July 2026 09:30 AM
PHUKET: Two men, including a Myanmar national, have been arrested in a raid on an alleged drug den in Rawai after officials responded to complaints from residents about drug dealing and drug use in the area.
Tha Chatchai checkpoint bust nets 202 meth pills
Tha Chatchai checkpoint bust nets 202 meth pills
Friday 3 July 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: A 37-year-old man from Ranong was arrested after police discovered 202 methamphetamine (ya bah) pills concealed beneath the roof lining of his pickup truck during an inspection at the Phuket Checkpoint in Mai Khao Wednesday afternoon (July 1).
Uzbek men arrested with 31kg of cannabis at Phuket airport
Uzbek men arrested with 31kg of cannabis at Phuket airport
Thursday 2 July 2026 10:03 AM
PHUKET: Two Uzbek nationals have been arrested at Phuket International Airport after authorities discovered more than 31 kilogrammes of cannabis flowers, cannabis resin and processed cannabis concealed in their luggage as they attempted to leave Thailand.
Three arrested, B300,000 in assets seized in Chalong meth bust
Three arrested, B300,000 in assets seized in Chalong meth bust
Tuesday 30 June 2026 10:11 AM
CHALONG: Three people were arrested and more than 119 grammes of crystal meth (ya ice) seized during coordinated anti-drug raids in Chalong on Monday (June 29), with authorities also confiscating assets worth more than B300,000 believed to be linked to drug trafficking.
Thai Airways hostess arrested smuggling heroin into Australia
Thai Airways hostess arrested smuggling heroin into Australia
Monday 29 June 2026 04:19 PM
MELBOURNE: Thai Airways International has pledged full cooperation with Australian authorities after a Thai air hostess was arrested and heroin seized from her bags at Melbourne airport.
Phuket holds ‘United Against Drugs’ event
Phuket holds ‘United Against Drugs’ event
Monday 29 June 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: More than 400 officials, students and community representatives gathered at Phuket Provincial Hall on Friday (June 26) to reaffirm the province's commitment to tackling drug abuse during activities marking World Anti-Drug Day 2026.
Police seize 20,000 meth pills in major drug crackdown
Police seize 20,000 meth pills in major drug crackdown
Monday 29 June 2026 08:30 AM
PHUKET: Police have seized more than 20,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) in major drug busts in Phuket over the past two days, although authorities have publicly highlighted a much smaller raid at the sea gypsy village in Rawai that netted just over 200 pills.
Two arrested, 1.2kg of crystal meth seized in drug bust
Two arrested, 1.2kg of crystal meth seized in drug bust
Monday 22 June 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Two suspected drug dealers have been arrested and more than 1.195 kilogrammes of crystal meth (ya ice) seized in a narcotics operation in Phuket, with police continuing to hunt a third suspect believed to be part of the same network.
South African woman caught with 16kg of heroin at Phuket Airport
South African woman caught with 16kg of heroin at Phuket Airport
Monday 15 June 2026 12:00 PM
PHUKET: A South African woman was arrested at Phuket International Airport after authorities discovered 16 kilogrammes of heroin concealed inside pet food packages in her luggage as she attempted to board an international flight.

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