Cherng Talay – Phuket police have fined a Russian manl after a video of a white BMW sedan drifting dangerously in a convenience store parking lot near Surin Beach went viral on social media. The Cherng Talay Police told the Phuket Express. The incident occurred late on August 7th, when the vehicle was seen spinning […]

Phuket — Officials in Phuket have launched proceedings to revoke the license of a cannabis shop in Wichit Subdistrict, following complaints and a subsequent inspection that uncovered multiple violations of operating conditions. The inspection on Friday (August 7th) came after local residents reported gatherings and cannabis smoking inside the establishment, raising concerns about public nuisance. […]

Phuket – Phuket City Police, in coordination with the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office, executed a search warrant and arrested a 25-year-old woman for illegally selling unlicensed weight-loss products online. Official told the Phuket Express. The suspect, identified as Ms. “Ploy” (alias), was apprehended in a rented room in Rassada Subdistrict, Muang District, Phuket. Officers […]

Nonthaburi - Education Minister Prasert Chandraruangthong has ordered schools nationwide to tighten security following the violent incident at a school in Nonthaburi province, while directing...

Phuket — Provincial authorities in Phuket launched a coordinated operation against illegal cigarette sales, resulting in three arrests and the seizure of contraband valued at more than 600,000 baht. The raid, carried out at 7 p.m., was joined forces with officers from Phuket City Police Station to execute court-approved search warrants. Teams targeted shops in Mueang […]

Phuket –  Phuket police have carried out a high-profile operation in the heart of the city, arresting a Myanmar national and seizing more than one kilogram of crystal methamphetamine along with a red-plated vehicle believed to be linked to the crime. Police told the Ohuket Expresss. They executed a coordinated raid, searching the suspect’s residence […]

Nonthaburi- A 14-year-old student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Bang Kruai district, Nonthaburi province (on the outskirts of Bangkok), on the morning of...

์Nonthaburi - Nonthaburi’s Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department has confirmed a tragic mass shooting inside Depsirin Nonthaburi School, resulting in 6 people dead including the...

Phuket – Police in Phuket have launched a major crackdown on foreign nationals illegally operating businesses through Thai nominees, in line with national directives to enforce the Foreign Business Act of 1999. Under the leadership of Pol. Maj. Gen. Sinlert Sukhum, Commander of Phuket Provincial Police, and Pol. Col. Surasak Jaidee, Superintendent of Chalong Police Station, […]

Patong – Police in Patong have arrested a 49‑year‑old Myanmar national accused of stealing gold jewelry weighing a total of gold items worth 1,150,000 Baht from his former wife. The Patong Police told the Phuket Express. Authorities apprehended the suspect at the parking lot of a market. Seized items included the stolen gold jewelry, a red Honda Wave […]

Cherng Talay/Thalang – Police in Phuket are investigating the death of a 28‑year‑old Irish national whose body was discovered floating in a lagoon in the Cherng Talay area of Thalang. Authorities from Cherng Talay Police Station received a report of a body found in the Laguna lagoon, Moo 6, Cherng Talay Subdistrict. Officers, accompanied by […]

Phuket — Police in Patong have arrested three foreign nationals for overstaying their visas, following a coordinated operation led by senior officers at Patong Police Station. The Patong Police told the Phuket Express. The suspects were identified as: Mr. James Chinekwu Agbo, Nigerian national Mr. Essam Abdullah, Kuwaiti national Mr. Ronelio Sollano, Filipino national All three were […]

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Phuket – Phuket officially opened its doors to a dazzling new celebration last night as the Phuket Parkland & Music Fest 2026 launched at the Phuket Gateway in Mai Khao, Thalang. The three-day festival, running from July 24–26, transforms the provincial landmark into a vibrant “Candy Land” under the whimsical theme “Sugar Candy.” At 7:00 […]

Phuket- Phuket City burst into color on June 27th as more than 2,000 people joined the Phuket City Pride 2026 parade under the theme...

After weeks of uncertainty that left Thailand as the last Southeast Asian nation without confirmed rights, Jasmine International Plc (JAS) has officially secured exclusive...

Phuket - The Phuket Pride Festival 2026 launched on June 7, 2026, with a massive, colorful parade through Patong Beach and Bangla Road to celebrate...

Phuket - The government is inviting Thai and international visitors to join Phuket Pride Festival 2026, a weeklong celebration of equality, diversity, and acceptance taking...

Phuket, Thailand — May 8–12, 2026 - The annual Phuket Food Festival returns this year with a great celebration of local cuisine, culture, and...

Phuket - Phuket saw a surge of domestic tourism during the recent three-day holiday, with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) estimating that spending exceeded...

Krabi - Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwunchwee led a surprise inspection of two suspected unlicensed hotels in Ao Nang, Krabi, on July 24, expanding a...

Phuket – Phuket authorities are pressing forward with a sweeping campaign against unlawful land holdings by foreign investors, sending 39 cases to police investigators and examining an additional 317 suspected violations. Governor Chotnarin Kedsom, chairing the second provincial police committee meeting of 2026, confirmed that the province is enforcing the Interior Ministry’s urgent directive to […]

Phuket— Deputy Interior Minister Polpree Suwanchawee has intensified efforts to dismantle nominee business structures in Thailand, leading a high-profile inspection of hotels in Phuket suspected of foreign-controlled ownership. The campaign underscores the government’s stance that “Thailand’s land must belong to Thai people.” During the inspection of hotels across three districts in Phuket, authorities discovered three […]

Phuket – A new icon of refined tropical luxury, Anchan Emerald is the 15th prestigious development by Anchan Villas, representing an investment value of over THB 1.4 billion across more than 40,000 square meters in the sought-after Pru Champa residential enclave—one of Phuket’s most desirable addresses. Crafted from over 19 years of excellence in luxury […]

Phuket — Authorities in Phuket have intensified inspections against unlawful hotel operations, uncovering three establishments running without proper licenses. The coordinated operation, led by provincial officials and police, targeted properties in Thalang and Mueang districts suspected of violating the Hotel Act B.E. 2547 (2004). Investigators found complex shareholder structures involving cross-holdings and nominee arrangements, raising concerns […]

Deputy Interior Minister Cracks Down on Unlicensed Hotels in Phuket Phuket — Deputy Interior Minister Polpee Suwanachawi continued his second day of inspections in Phuket, intensifying efforts to regulate foreign-owned businesses and enforce compliance with Thai law. The minister led a team to investigate hotels and establishments flagged by complaints. Two hotels were found operating without […]

Bangkok— The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has apprehended a foreign national accused of using Thai nominees to illegally operate a luxury villa rental business in Phuket. On Wednesday (June 8th), officers from the DSI’s Surveillance and Intelligence Center, working in coordination with Immigration Police at Suvarnabhumi Airport, arrested Mr. Ajid (surname withheld) under Criminal […]

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Nonthaburi - Education Minister Prasert Chandraruangthong has ordered schools nationwide to tighten security following the violent incident at a school in Nonthaburi province, while directing...

Nonthaburi- A 14-year-old student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Bang Kruai district, Nonthaburi province (on the outskirts of Bangkok), on the morning of...

์Nonthaburi - Nonthaburi’s Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department has confirmed a tragic mass shooting inside Depsirin Nonthaburi School, resulting in 6 people dead including the...

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CHONBURI, Thailand — Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has traveled to the Pattaya area on Saturday afternoon to personally follow the investigation into the deaths...

PATTAYA, Thailand – Police from Huai Yai Police Station this morning, August 1st, escorted four suspects in the high-profile murder and body-concealment case involving...

CHONBURI, Thailand – Police have taken into custody Mr. Thana, known as “Pong,” and his close acquaintance "Thong" a suspect wanted under an arrest...

Phuket – Police arrested a 40‑year‑old man identified as Mr. Damrong on the Coral Island south of Phuket, after he tested positive for methamphetamine use....

Krabi - Krabi recorded Thailand’s highest growth in staycation accommodation bookings on Traveloka, with bookings more than doubling compared to the same period last year....

Bangkok – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s nomination of Pol Gen Samran Nualma as the 16th Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police (RTP) received unanimous...

Phuket - On June 16th, the Thai Cabinet approved a high-profile reshuffle within the Ministry of Interior, reassigning Phuket Governor Nirut Phongsitthithavorn to the post...

Bangkok A panel under Thailand’s Ministry of Justice has officially approved parole for former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, paving the way for his release from...

Bangkok – Thailand and China have committed to intensifying teamwork against transnational crime, with a particular emphasis on dismantling cross-border scam operations, following high-level...

Bangkok, March 19th, 2026 – Thailand's House of Representatives has confirmed Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, as Prime Minister for a second...

Bangkok, March 7th, 2026 – Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has signed an official order establishing a dedicated coordination body to track the rapidly...