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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.
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).
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).
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.
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.
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).
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.
Nighttime checkpoints net 11 for drugs
Nighttime checkpoints net 11 for drugs
Friday 21 November 2025 09:05 AM
PHUKET: Thalang District officials mounted coordinated night-time checkpoints on Wednesday (Nov 19) as part of a nationwide drive to suppress influential figures, illegal drugs, gambling, human trafficking and other crimes under Ministry of Interior policy.
Nigerian man arrested in Patong for selling cocaine
Nigerian man arrested in Patong for selling cocaine
Wednesday 19 November 2025 10:34 AM
PHUKET: Patong Police have arrested a 31-year-old Nigerian man in a sting operation after he was caught selling cocaine in the parking lot of Patong Hospital last night (Nov 18).
Guns, drugs seized in night raids
Guns, drugs seized in night raids
Monday 17 November 2025 11:30 AM
PHUKET: Two nighttime operations on Saturday (Nov 15) resulted in the arrest of two Thai men on separate firearms and drug-related charges.
Russian on student visa arrested for selling cocaine
Russian on student visa arrested for selling cocaine
Monday 17 November 2025 09:30 AM
PHUKET: A 31-year-old Russian man has been arrested in a Tourist Police sting operation after allegedly selling cocaine to undercover officers in Phuket’s tourist areas.
Opium seen as promising medicinal crop
Opium seen as promising medicinal crop
Thursday 13 November 2025 10:38 AM
BANGKOK: Opium cultivation could become a viable option to enhance Thailand’s proficiency in plant-based medicine while also assisting local farmers, says Deputy Public Health Minister Worachot Sukhonkhachon.
Officials raid kratom shop in Kathu
Officials raid kratom shop in Kathu
Wednesday 12 November 2025 09:10 AM
PHUKET: Kathu District Office officials have arrested a 23-year-old man for selling kratom juice and possessing illegal prescription drugs near an educational institution as part of the ongoing ‘Phuket 120 Days Nonstop’ social order campaign.
Armed drug dealer arrested in Thalang
Armed drug dealer arrested in Thalang
Friday 7 November 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: An armed drug dealer has been arrested in Mai Khao after Thalang District officers seized crystal meth and a homemade shotgun during a raid carried out earlier this week.
Man arrested, probe launched into drug QR code stickers
Man arrested, probe launched into drug QR code stickers
Thursday 6 November 2025 09:59 AM
PHUKET: Police in Cherng Talay have secured the arrest of a Russian man, found hiding on Koh Samui, who is accused of placing QR code stickers linked to online drug trafficking networks on public property across Phuket.
Government and hospitals act to bring down drug costs
Government and hospitals act to bring down drug costs
Thursday 6 November 2025 09:30 AM
BANGKOK: A new agreement between the Thai government and private hospitals aims to reduce living costs by B32 billion by promoting transparency in drug pricing and giving consumers more options when purchasing medications.
‘Kratom kitchen’ raided in Thalang
‘Kratom kitchen’ raided in Thalang
Thursday 6 November 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Local officials have raided a property in Thalang being used to produce and sell kratom leaf drinks, seizing hundreds of bottles and bags of the herbal stimulant.
Nigerian man, Thai woman arrested in Cherng Talay drug sting
Nigerian man, Thai woman arrested in Cherng Talay drug sting
Wednesday 5 November 2025 12:25 PM
PHUKET: Police in Cherng Talay have arrested a Nigerian man and a Thai woman in possession of multiple types of illegal drugs, including cocaine, ecstasy, crystal meth and ketamine, during a coordinated crime suppression operation.
Officials ramp up campaign to make Phuket drug-free
Officials ramp up campaign to make Phuket drug-free
Monday 27 October 2025 10:58 AM
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Narcotics Suppression Center (PNSC) has brought together government agencies, police and public health officials to strengthen the province’s efforts toward becoming a “drug-free province”, following the government’s national anti-drug policy drive.

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