Region 8 Police crank up enforcement on entertainment venues in Phuket
Phuket –
The Region 8 Police has ensured that officers are serious about enforcing the law on entertainment venues in Phuket.
Officials inspected entertainment venues in Phuket City last night (November 2nd).
The Region 8 Police Deputy...
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...
UPDATE: Three Mongolians Arrested After Using Stolen Credit Card to Buy Expensive Products in...
Phuket –
Three Mongolians have been arrested after they stole a credit card from a Singaporean at Patong Pier before using it to buy expensive products.
Our previous story:
A group of foreigners are allegedly using other...
UPDATE: Phuket Minivan Taxi Driver High On Meth Has His Driving License Withdrawn
Phuket –
An intoxicated minivan driver who admitted to taking methamphetamine pills and driving with a flat tire, causing sparks to come from a front wheel in Thalang, has had his driving license withdrawn.
Our previous...
Thai Police Warn of Fake Accommodation Facebook Pages
Thailand –
Police have warned of fake accommodations on Facebook pages and scammers.
On Tuesday (May 2nd) a Spokesman from the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, Colonel Krisana Pattanajaroen, warned of fake accommodation Facebook pages. These scammers...
Wanted Russian Man Arrested at Phuket Airport for Alleged Illegal Drug Importation
Phuket –
A wanted Russian man was arrested at the Phuket International Airport over allegedly importing illegal drugs.
The Phuket Immigration Office told the Phuket Express that on Wednesday (March 8th) they have arrested MR. ALEKSANDR...
Region 8 Police Warn About Buying Second Hand Cars After Seven Cars Were Seized...
Southern –
Region 8 Police have warned of buying second hand cars after seven cars have been seized with fake license plates.
Yesterday, (February 8th), Region 8 Police based in Phuket told the Phuket Express...
Woman Arrested for Stealing from Foreign Tourist on Patong Beach
Patong –
A Thai woman was arrested after she stole from a foreign tourist on Patong Beach.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that they have arrested a woman only identified as Ms. Rin, 37,...
Intoxicated man stopped by Wichit police with taser after hitting cars and damaging homes
Wichit –
An intoxicated man was stopped by police with a taser (electric gun) after he damaged cars and homes in Wichit.
This afternoon (September 7th) the Wichit Police was notified from residents that an intoxicated...
Man arrested for allegedly stealing from closed buildings and hotels in Patong
Patong –
A man has been arrested after allegedly stealing wires and faucets from closed buildings and hotels in Patong.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that they have arrested a man identified only as...