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Thai man, Norwegian woman arrested in luxury villa drug bust
Thai man, Norwegian woman arrested in luxury villa drug bust
Monday 8 December 2025 09:47 AM
PHUKET: A Thai man and a Norwegian woman have been arrested at a luxury villa in the Laem Panwa area of Wichit after police uncovered heroin and methamphetamine in a late-night drug raid.
Officials seize US$300mn in assets linked to cyberscam networks
Officials seize US$300mn in assets linked to cyberscam networks
Friday 5 December 2025 10:21 AM
BANGKOK: Thailand has seized more than US$300 million (B9.6 billion) in assets tied to criminal networks running multibillion-dollar scam centres in Southeast Asia, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Wednesday (Dec 4).
Police hunt foreigner for Bang Tao stabbing
Police hunt foreigner for Bang Tao stabbing
Wednesday 3 December 2025 02:17 PM
PHUKET: Police are searching for a foreign man who stabbed a British tourist during a late-night altercation outside a Bang Tao beach club in Cherng Talay in the early hours of today (Dec 3).
Security checks continue under ‘Phuket 120 Days Nonstop’ campaign
Security checks continue under ‘Phuket 120 Days Nonstop’ campaign
Wednesday 3 December 2025 09:25 AM
PHUKET: Officers from Thalang District Office carried out coordinated security inspections and roadside checks in Pa Klok last night (Dec 2) as part of the ongoing provincial ‘Phuket 120 Days Nonstop’ campaign aimed at suppressing crime, drugs, illegal activities and other social-order offences.
Thalang drug raids net ice, more than 1,100 pills of meth
Thalang drug raids net ice, more than 1,100 pills of meth
Tuesday 2 December 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Thalang Police have arrested two men and seized more than 1,100 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) as well as more than 80 grammes of crystal meth in coordinated operations carried out yesterday (Dec 1).
Chinese woman held over suspected fake banknotes
Chinese woman held over suspected fake banknotes
Monday 1 December 2025 09:30 AM
PHUKET: Police have seized 49 suspected counterfeit US$100 banknotes and temporarily barred a Chinese tourist from leaving Thailand after the bills failed authenticity checks at a money exchange counter at Central Festival Phuket
Junk dealer hospitalised after assault by ex-wife
Junk dealer hospitalised after assault by ex-wife
Monday 1 December 2025 08:57 AM
PHUKET: A 61-year-old man was left unconscious with head and facial wounds after an assault in Baan Laem Sai, Thepkrasattri, on Friday night (Nov 28).
Man caught peddling meth at Bangla Night Plaza
Man caught peddling meth at Bangla Night Plaza
Saturday 29 November 2025 08:30 AM
PHUKET: A man was arrested with 28 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) at Bangla Night Plaza on Bangla Rd in Patong on Thursday night (Nov 27), following a coordinated operation led by Kathu District officials and volunteer defence personnel (OrSor).
Phuket officials mark improved labour standards in fishing industry
Phuket officials mark improved labour standards in fishing industry
Thursday 27 November 2025 09:47 AM
PHUKET: “Significant advancement” in Thailand’s efforts to combat human trafficking and child labour was highlighted yesterday (Nov 26) as Phuket labour officials convened to review progress in the province’s fisheries sector.
Bangla venues pass drug tests in coordinated sweep
Bangla venues pass drug tests in coordinated sweep
Wednesday 26 November 2025 10:45 AM
PHUKET: More than 200 employees at entertainment venues along Bangla Rd in Patong were tested for drugs last night (Nov 25) as part of an integrated sweep aimed at strengthening tourist safety and supporting the government’s ongoing ‘white community’ campaign.
Four arrested in Rawai drug raid
Four arrested in Rawai drug raid
Wednesday 26 November 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: A coordinated provincial operation led by the Phuket Provincial Administrative Team raided a drug den in Rawai on Monday night (Nov 24), seizing 251 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and arresting four men.
DBD warns over digital ID misuse and illegal ‘nominees’
DBD warns over digital ID misuse and illegal ‘nominees’
Tuesday 25 November 2025 01:16 PM
PHUKET: The Department of Business Development (DBD) has issued a renewed warning to company owners, representatives, and legal signatories to protect their digital identities when using the DBD Biz Registrar system, stressing that misuse of usernames and passwords can lead to criminal liability.
Thalang crackdown seizes over 100 bottles of kratom juice
Thalang crackdown seizes over 100 bottles of kratom juice
Tuesday 25 November 2025 12:01 PM
PHUKET: Thalang District officials seized more than 100 bottles of kratom juice in coordinated raids on two shops operating near schools yesterday evening (Nov 24), as part of the province’s ongoing ‘Phuket 120 Days Nonstop’ campaign to reinforce social order.
Woman faces arrest for pimping kid
Woman faces arrest for pimping kid
Tuesday 25 November 2025 09:40 AM
BANGKOK: Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a 29-year-old woman accused of forcing her 12-year-old daughter to work at a massage parlour in central Tokyo, prompting coordinated action among law enforcement agencies in Thailand, Japan, and Taiwan.
Drug fugitive still at large after escaping custody
Drug fugitive still at large after escaping custody
Monday 24 November 2025 12:16 PM
PHUKET: Police are still searching for a drug suspect who escaped from Thalang District officials while being transferred to Wichit Police Station late Friday night (Nov 22).
More kratom shops near schools raided
More kratom shops near schools raided
Monday 24 November 2025 11:06 AM
PHUKET: Local officials are continuing their crackdown on kratom shops operating too close to schools and universities, with inspections finding three more shops in violation of national regulations.
Meth raid in Rawai nets 264 pills
Meth raid in Rawai nets 264 pills
Monday 24 November 2025 09:30 AM
PHUKET: A man was arrested with more than 260 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) during a nighttime anti-drug sweep in Rawai on Friday (Nov 21) under an operation led by the Phuket Provincial Defense Office and the Phuket Provincial Administrative Special Operations Unit.
American man charged for traveling to Phuket for sex with minors
American man charged for traveling to Phuket for sex with minors
Monday 24 November 2025 09:16 AM
PHUKET: An American man has been indicted on seven federal child-sex charges in the US after travelling to Phuket to abuse minors.
Patong steps up fight against illegal beach chair operators
Patong steps up fight against illegal beach chair operators
Sunday 23 November 2025 02:00 PM
PHUKET: Seven beach chair operators were charged for illegally placing chairs and umbrellas outside the designated service zones on Patong Beach this week as Patong Municipality ramped up its efforts to curtail beach chair ”creeps”.
20 Bangkok prison officials linked to Chinese VIP inmate scandal
20 Bangkok prison officials linked to Chinese VIP inmate scandal
Sunday 23 November 2025 11:36 AM
BANGKOK: About 20 officials are facing investigation for arranging special privileges ‒ including prostitutes ‒ for Chinese inmates at the Bangkok Remand Prison, according to the head of the Department of Corrections.

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