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Koh Panyi woman killed, crushed by Phuket–Takua Pa delivery truck
Koh Panyi woman killed, crushed by Phuket–Takua Pa delivery truck
Monday 8 December 2025 03:12 PM
PHANG NGA: A 38-year-old woman from Koh Panyi died after her motorcycle was struck by a refrigerated delivery truck on the bypass road in Kok Kloi, Takua Thung District, Phang Nga, police have confirmed.
Man killed in Patong head-on motorbike collision
Man killed in Patong head-on motorbike collision
Monday 8 December 2025 11:50 AM
PHUKET: A 25-year-old man was killed and a woman seriously injured in a head-on motorbike collision in Patong last night (Dec 7).
Mentally ill man hospitalised after rampage in Wichit
Mentally ill man hospitalised after rampage in Wichit
Monday 8 December 2025 10:30 AM
PHUKET: Police and rescue workers intervened after a mentally ill man went on a late-night rampage in a residential estate in Wichit, smashing vehicles and frightening residents before being taken to hospital for treatment.
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.
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).
Austrian man collapses, dies in Kata
Austrian man collapses, dies in Kata
Wednesday 3 December 2025 09:04 AM
PHUKET: An Austrian man collapsed in his hotel room in Kata and later died early yesterday morning (Dec 2), with police confirming there were no signs of foul play.
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).
Removing Koh Kaew U-turn barriers eases traffic flow, say police
Removing Koh Kaew U-turn barriers eases traffic flow, say police
Saturday 29 November 2025 12:00 PM
PHUKET: Phuket City Police will keep the traffic barriers removed from the forever overladen Koh Kaew U-turn in the name of safety and, they say, to help ease severe congestion on the southbound lanes toward Phuket Town.
Muay Thai trainer charged over wheelie stunt
Muay Thai trainer charged over wheelie stunt
Friday 28 November 2025 11:32 AM
PHUKET: A 22-year-old Muay Thai trainer has been charged after Wichit Police tracked him down for performing a high-speed wheelie along Sakdidet Rd, with officers acting swiftly after video of the stunt spread on social media.
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.
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).
Myanmar man killed in early-morning motorcycle crash in Patong
Myanmar man killed in early-morning motorcycle crash in Patong
Monday 24 November 2025 10:23 AM
PHUKET: A 22-year-old Myanmar man was killed in a motorcycle accident on Phrabarami Rd in the early hours of yesterday morning (Nov 23), Patong Police have confirmed.
Crackdown on gang faking Thai citizenship
Crackdown on gang faking Thai citizenship
Friday 21 November 2025 10:11 AM
CHIANG MAI: Five government agencies have launched a joint operation to dismantle a network involved in granting fraudulent permanent residency to foreigners.
Police transfers face scrutiny
Police transfers face scrutiny
Thursday 20 November 2025 10:07 AM
BANGKOK: Allegations that senior officers in Royal Thai Police (RTP) Region 8 solicited bribes in exchange for appointments and transfers have prompted an urgent investigation.
Woman arrested for selling private data used in Phuket COD scam
Woman arrested for selling private data used in Phuket COD scam
Thursday 20 November 2025 09:04 AM
PHUKET: Police have arrested what they are now calling a “former employee” of a well-known transportation company who allegedly sold a list of customer names and addresses that was later used to send thousands of fraudulent cash-on-delivery (COD) parcels nationwide.
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.
Man shot in knee after knife threat in Thepkrasattri
Man shot in knee after knife threat in Thepkrasattri
Monday 17 November 2025 10:51 AM
PHUKET: Police responded to two violent incidents in Thalang District yesterday (Nov 16), including a shooting in Thepkrasattri and a knife attack in Mai Khao, leaving two men injured.

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