Vietnamese man arrested after stealing 15,000 baht in cash and an iPhone from a...
Samui, Surat Thani –
A Vietnamese suspect was arrested after stealing 15,000 baht and an iPhone from a Dutch tourist while he was inside an entertainment venue on Samui Island.
The Bo Phut Police Chief Colonel...
UPDATE: Driving licenses of three minivan drivers involved in viral Phuket brawl suspended
Phuket –
The driving licenses of three minivan drivers who were involved in a viral brawl in Phuket have been suspended for six months.
Our previous story:
Two minivan drivers presented themselves to police after allegedly attacking...
Israeli man arrested at Phuket Airport with 55 firearm bullets
Phuket –
An Israeli man has been arrested at the Phuket International Airport with 55 5.56 mm bullets.
The Sakoo Police told the Phuket Express that on Wednesday (October 26th) they have arrested a 29-year-old Israeli...
UPDATE: Frenchman in Rawai charged for illegal possession of whale’s skeleton claimed seller told...
Rawai –
A French man who was arrested in Rawai last week for illegal possession of a whale’s skeleton claimed a seller told him it was made of wood.
Our previous story:
The Department of Marine and...
Australian Man Arrested at Samui Airport with 96 Bullets and Disassembled Firearm
Samui Island, Surat Thani –
An Australian man was arrested at the Samui International Airport with 96 bullets and an object similar to a gun that appeared to be a dissembled firearm. He claimed he...
No Jet-Ski Operators in Patong Test Positive in Drug Crackdown
Patong –
No jet-ski operators or staff on Patong Beach tested positive for drugs in a recent crackdown, said relevant authorities.
A team of officials sent from the Kathu District Chief yesterday (January 27th) conducted urine...
Counterfeit Brand Name Shirt Factory Raided in Kathu
Kathu –
A counterfeit brand name shirt factory was raided in Kathu with three suspects arrested.
Officials from the Intellectual Property Department told the Phuket Express that they raided a house in a housing estate in...
UPDATE: Three Foreigners Fighting at Patong Restaurant Fined 2,000 Baht Each
Patong –
Three foreigners who were involved in fighting at a bar/restaurant in Patong have been fined 2,000 baht each.
Our previous story:
A wild brawl involving both foreign staff of a bar/restaurant and foreign tourists went...
Fake Driving License Scam Still a Major Issue on Facebook in Thailand
Thailand –
The Department of Land Transport Phuket Office has continued to warn of what they call an online and illegal driving license scam where there are still more than 200 Facebook pages and accounts...
Thai Police Warn Restaurants of Fake Refund Requests
National —
The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) warns restaurants of scammers who disguise themselves as customers and ask for refunds via food delivery apps.
CCIB spokesman Pol. Col. Krishna Pattanacharoen said scammers are taking advantage...
