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Nigerian man caught with cocaine at Chalong checkpoint
Nigerian man caught with cocaine at Chalong checkpoint
Saturday 2 August 2025 10:55 AM
PHUKET: A Nigerian national was arrested yesterday (Aug 1) after police found more than 70 grammes of cocaine in his possession at a checkpoint in Chalong.
Drug raids in Thalang nets meth suspect, users
Drug raids in Thalang nets meth suspect, users
Friday 1 August 2025 12:37 PM
PHUKET: A coordinated anti-drug operation in Thalang has led to the arrest of one suspect in possession of methamphetamine, and the identification of four drug users who have been flagged for treatment and further investigation.
Meth pills seized, arrests made in Kamala, Patong raids
Meth pills seized, arrests made in Kamala, Patong raids
Wednesday 30 July 2025 10:35 AM
PHUKET: Authorities led by officials from the Kathu District Office conducted “surprise inspections” at nightlife venues in Moo 3, Kamala last night (July 29), including those near Soi Pa Jak, as part of the national ‘No Drugs, No Dealers’ campaign.
Bangla meth dealers arrested
Bangla meth dealers arrested
Tuesday 29 July 2025 05:46 PM
PHUKET: Two suspected drug dealers have been arrested in separate raids on Patong’s tourist-popular Bangla Rd as part of an ongoing crackdown under the ‘No Drugs, No Dealers’ campaign, officials have confirmed.
French drug suspect wanted in Europe arrested in Phuket
French drug suspect wanted in Europe arrested in Phuket
Monday 28 July 2025 10:30 AM
PHUKET: A 22-year-old Frenchman wanted by authorities in his home country for drug trafficking has been arrested in Phuket after weeks on the run, Immigration Police have confirmed.
Phuket ‘No Drugs, No Dealers’ blitz continues
Phuket ‘No Drugs, No Dealers’ blitz continues
Monday 28 July 2025 09:30 AM
PHUKET: Drug raids across Phuket have continued under the national zero-tolerance ‘No Drugs, No Dealers’ policy, with multiple suspects arrested, methamphetamine (ya bah) and crystal meth (ya ice) seized, and several communities targeted.
Phuket drug crackdown nets 43 suspects in four days
Phuket drug crackdown nets 43 suspects in four days
Sunday 27 July 2025 10:30 AM
PHUKET: Police and other law-enforcement personnel in Phuket have arrested 43 suspects in coordinated raids targeting 26 locations across the island during the past week as part of the province’s ongoing war on drugs under the ‘NO Drugs NO Dealers’ campaign.
Phuket officials tout success in anti-drug blitz
Phuket officials tout success in anti-drug blitz
Friday 25 July 2025 11:22 AM
PHUKET: Phuket officials have launched a public relations blitz announcing a slew of drug arrests by police across the island to promote “ongoing success” of the latest national anti-drugs campaign ‘No Drugs, No Dealers’.
Phuket officials undergo drug screening
Phuket officials undergo drug screening
Tuesday 22 July 2025 10:45 AM
PHUKET: Governor Sophon Suwannarat and senior provincial officials underwent drug testing yesterday (July 21) as part of a nationwide campaign to keep government agencies free from narcotics and set a standard of safety across all administrative levels.
Officials seize over 3,500 meth pills in early morning drug raid
Officials seize over 3,500 meth pills in early morning drug raid
Tuesday 22 July 2025 08:40 AM
PHUKET: Thalang District officials arrested a man in the early hours of Monday morning (July 21) after uncovering more than 3,500 methamphetamine pills during a targeted drug raid.
Phuket Governor honoured with ‘Outstanding Governor’ award
Phuket Governor honoured with ‘Outstanding Governor’ award
Thursday 17 July 2025 12:56 PM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has been recognised with the prestigious ‘Outstanding Governor’ award for his leadership in advancing the ‘To be Number One’ anti-drug campaign at the provincial level.
American arrested at Phuket Airport with 6.6kg of heroin
American arrested at Phuket Airport with 6.6kg of heroin
Thursday 17 July 2025 10:48 AM
PHUKET: An American man has been arrested at Phuket International Airport attempting to smuggle more than six kilogrammes of heroin out of Thailand, following a joint investigation involving the Tourist Police, Customs officers and narcotics authorities.
Condo construction site security guard arrested for meth
Condo construction site security guard arrested for meth
Saturday 12 July 2025 10:30 AM
PHUKET: A 28-year-old security guard working at a luxury condominium construction site in Wichit has been arrested after police found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia inside his guardhouse.
Man hospitalised after slitting own throat
Man hospitalised after slitting own throat
Saturday 12 July 2025 09:30 AM
PHUKET: A 41-year-old man is recovering in hospital after he was found seriously injured after slitting his own throat in what is believed to have been an apparent drug-induced hallucination, Thalang Police have reported.
Drug crackdown nets slew of suspects
Drug crackdown nets slew of suspects
Friday 11 July 2025 09:27 AM
PHUKET: Phuket authorities ramped up their anti-drug campaign ahead of the four-day weekend, arresting multiple suspects in coordinated operations that uncovered crystal methamphetamine (ya ice), ecstasy, ketamine and methamphetamine pills (ya bah) in several areas across the island.
Three arrested in, drug, firearm raids
Three arrested in, drug, firearm raids
Wednesday 9 July 2025 10:16 AM
PHUKET: A series of raids in Srisoonthorn and Koh Kaew early yesterday morning (July 8) resulted in the arrest of three suspects on drug and firearm offences.
Patong Police arrest Swedish cocaine dealer
Patong Police arrest Swedish cocaine dealer
Tuesday 8 July 2025 08:59 AM
PHUKET: Patong Police have arrested a Swedish man and a Thai woman for distributing cocaine in Phuket, following a joint operation carried out by the Patong Police investigation team.
Three arrested in Thalang drug bust
Three arrested in Thalang drug bust
Monday 7 July 2025 08:48 AM
PHUKET: Police have arrested three suspects in a drug operation in Thalang, seizing thousands of methamphetamine pills (ya bah), crystal meth (ya ice) and illegal ammunition.
Grocery shop used as front for meth sales
Grocery shop used as front for meth sales
Friday 4 July 2025 09:33 AM
PHUKET: Provincial officials have arrested a drug suspect in Baan Phru Samphan, in Tambon Thepkrasattri following a sting operation that uncovered the illegal sale of methamphetamine pills (ya bah) from a local grocery store.
Medical clinics to replace cannabis dispensaries
Medical clinics to replace cannabis dispensaries
Friday 4 July 2025 09:00 AM
BANGKOK: Cannabis dispensaries must transition into medical clinics if they are to continue to run legally, says the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine.

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