Nationwide Gun Crackdown Leads to Seizures and Arrests
PRESS RELEASE:
Police have released the results of an extensive month-long crackdown on illegal weapons, seizing a significant number of guns and ammunition while apprehending as many as 966 suspects. The crackdown, launched on July...
Another Alcohol Vendor Arrested in Patong
Patong –
A man was arrested in Patong after he was found selling alcohol from a box.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that on Monday night (August 28th) they arrested Mr. Teerapat (Age and...
Thai Government to Crack Down on Call Center Scams
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society is stepping up its efforts against call center scams amid increasing reports of such activities.
Digital Economy and Society Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong recently announced the government's intensified efforts...
Weapons and Forty Three Methamphetamine Pills Found in Patong Tuk Tuk Taxi
Patong –
Weapons and forty three methamphetamine pills were found in a Tuk Tuk taxi in Patong after police randomly searched it.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that on Monday (October 16th) they randomly...
British Man Arrested After Allegedly Dropping Gun in Rawai Nightclub
Rawai –
A British man was arrested after he allegedly dropped a gun in an entertainment venue in Rawai, bringing the attention of law enforcement. He even reportedly left Thailand and came back before he...
Thirty Air Conditioning Compressors Stolen from a Hotel in Thalang
Thalang –
Thirty air conditioning compressors and two huge water pumps were reported stolen from a hotel in Cherng Talay.
The owner of an unidentified four storey hotel in Bangtao, Mr. Rattanon Ploysri, told The Phuket...
Phuket Serial Thief Arrested in Bangkok
Phuket-
A serial thief who allegedly stole from many places in Phuket, even including stealing from a Phuket prosecutor, was arrested in Bangkok just before the past weekend.
The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) reported on...
Two Overstaying Nigerians and a Thai Woman Arrested in Phuket Romance Scam, Cocaine...
Phuket –
Two overstaying Nigerian men found possessing cocaine and a Thai woman were arrested in Thalang for alleged involvement in a romance scam.
The Phuket Tourist Police told the Phuket Express that on Thursday (February...
Update: Swiss Man who Allegedly Assaulted Elderly Woman at Trang Supermarket Banned from Leaving...
Trang –
A 60-year-old Swiss Expat who allegedly brutally attacked a 58-year-old Thai woman at a supermarket in Trang City is being detained at a court and being banned from leaving Thailand.
Our previous story:
The...
Indian Motorbike Rider Arrested for Drunk Driving in Patong
Patong –
An Indian motorbike rider was arrested in Patong for drunk driving on Tuesday early in the morning (April 2nd).
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that they had set up a police checkpoint...
