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Man arrested for shooting neighbour in drunken dispute
Man arrested for shooting neighbour in drunken dispute
Tuesday 19 May 2026 08:47 AM
PHUKET: A man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting his neighbour during an argument over drinking alcohol in Wichit early yesterday morning (May 18).
Russians called to respect Phuket
Russians called to respect Phuket
Monday 18 May 2026 12:30 PM
PHUKET: Renowned Muay Thai and MMA training camp Tiger Muay Thai in Chalong has called on its Russian members to send a clear, positive message to Russian visitors causing problems through anti-social behaviour.
Child abuse case investigated in Kathu
Child abuse case investigated in Kathu
Monday 18 May 2026 10:08 AM
PHUKET: Kathu Municipality officials and child welfare authorities have intervened in a child abuse case involving allegations that a child was physically assaulted by the stepfather, with police now investigating the matter.
Brit arrested over providing gun for Patong cartel killing
Brit arrested over providing gun for Patong cartel killing
Saturday 16 May 2026 10:50 AM
PHUKET: A British man accused of supplying the firearm used in the fatal shooting of an Iraqi national in Patong earlier this year has been arrested in Pattaya, police have confirmed.
Foreign women file assault complaint after Bangla altercation
Foreign women file assault complaint after Bangla altercation
Thursday 14 May 2026 10:38 AM
PHUKET: Two foreign women have filed a police complaint over an assault on Bangla Rd in Patong in the early hours of Tuesday morning (May 12), with one reporting that her mobile phone and camera went missing during the incident.
Police clarify viral brawl involved Russians only
Police clarify viral brawl involved Russians only
Monday 11 May 2026 10:21 AM
PHUKET: Five Russian tourists were arrested after a brawl in downtown Phuket early yesterday morning (May 10), with Phuket City Police now confirming that the fight involved only Russian nationals and no Thai people were attacked or injured.
Anutin to inspect Bang Tao, Freedom Beach over 'mafia' death threat
Anutin to inspect Bang Tao, Freedom Beach over 'mafia' death threat
Sunday 10 May 2026 08:00 AM
PHUKET: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is scheduled to visit Phuket today (May 10) to inspect alleged beach encroachment at Bang Tao Beach and Freedom Beach, following public calls for government action after a Phuket MP reported receiving death threats linked to his investigation into illegal land use in the area.
Van driver surrenders after road-rage rifle threat
Van driver surrenders after road-rage rifle threat
Thursday 7 May 2026 12:30 PM
PHUKET: A 60-year-old van driver has surrendered to police after allegedly brandishing a rifle and threatening an ice delivery driver during a road rage incident in Thalang.
Chinese knife attack suspect arrested while trying to flee Thailand
Chinese knife attack suspect arrested while trying to flee Thailand
Thursday 7 May 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: The Chinese man wanted for slashing his partner and her son with a knife in a domestic dispute in Chalong earlier this week has been arrested while attempting to flee the country via Krabi International Airport.
Police arrest teen gang over shootings, attempted murder
Police arrest teen gang over shootings, attempted murder
Thursday 7 May 2026 08:46 AM
PHUKET: Wichit Police have arrested a group of teenagers linked to a series of shootings across Phuket, including an attempted murder case at Laem Dinso in Wichit and a separate shooting targeting a vehicle in Kathu.
Parked pickup hit with gunshot in Kathu
Parked pickup hit with gunshot in Kathu
Wednesday 6 May 2026 10:10 AM
PHUKET: Police are searching for suspects after a pickup truck was hit by gunfire outside a home in Kathu in the early hours of yesterday morning (May 5).
Chinese woman, child injured in domestic dispute knife attack
Chinese woman, child injured in domestic dispute knife attack
Tuesday 5 May 2026 12:21 PM
PHUKET: A Chinese woman and her teenage son were injured in a knife attack during a domestic dispute at a home in Chalong early yesterday morning (May 4), with the suspected assailant fleeing the scene, police have confirmed.
Motorbike rider stabbed in Koh Kaew road rage
Motorbike rider stabbed in Koh Kaew road rage
Monday 4 May 2026 09:05 AM
PHUKET: A road rage dispute in Phuket escalated into a stabbing on Sunday afternoon (May 3), leaving a motorcyclist injured and a truck driver in police custody.
Jealous van driver charged after knife attack in Kata
Jealous van driver charged after knife attack in Kata
Tuesday 28 April 2026 10:38 AM
PHUKET: A van driver has been charged with multiple offences after a violent, jealousy-fuelled roadside attack near Wat Kata was caught on video and widely shared online.
Phuket murder fugitive surrenders
Phuket murder fugitive surrenders
Monday 27 April 2026 02:45 PM
PHUKET: A Phuket man wanted in connection with the death of a 31-year-old woman in a Nakhon Sri Thammarat hotel has surrendered to police following a two-day manhunt.
Truck driver pulls scythe in Patong road dispute
Truck driver pulls scythe in Patong road dispute
Monday 27 April 2026 10:19 AM
PHUKET: A driver brandishing a scythe threatened motorists on a busy Patong road late Friday night (Apr 24) after an apparent road rage incident, with the confrontation captured on dashcam and widely shared online.
Police hunt suspects in separate knife, iron bar attacks
Police hunt suspects in separate knife, iron bar attacks
Monday 20 April 2026 01:47 PM
PHUKET: Police in Phuket are searching for suspects in two separate violent incidents in Thalang and Kathu that left multiple people injured, both cases drawing strong reaction on social media.
Eight children dead in US domestic violence shooting
Eight children dead in US domestic violence shooting
Monday 20 April 2026 01:34 PM
SHREVEPORT: A man shot dead eight children - seven of them his own - early yesterday (Apr 19) in the southern US state of Louisiana in an incident of domestic violence that spanned three locations, police said.
Single punch leads to death at Phuket shrine
Single punch leads to death at Phuket shrine
Thursday 16 April 2026 09:58 AM
PHUKET: A 72-year-old man has died after being struck once in the head during an altercation at Lim Hu Tai Su Shrine in Samkong, with the attacker now facing legal proceedings, police have confirmed.
Frenchmen arrested over Songkran assault in Patong
Frenchmen arrested over Songkran assault in Patong
Thursday 16 April 2026 08:36 AM
PHUKET: Two French nationals have been arrested and are facing legal action after assaulting a Thai man  in Patong during Songkran, police have confirmed.

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