Russian Men Allegedly Threaten a Russian Couple for Bitcoins in Phuket
Phuket –
A group of Russian men allegedly threatened a Russian couple and took them onto a van against their will to try to extort them for 30 million Baht in Bitcoins in Phuket.
The Police...
Swiss Expat Arrested in Trang for Alleged Assault on Elderly Woman at Supermarket
Trang, Thailand-
On Tuesday, March 5th, the Trang City Police apprehended a man identified only as Mr. Straumann, a 60-year-old Swiss national, following an alleged attack on Mrs. Natchanan Khickkham, a 58-year-old Thai woman, at...
Man Arrested with 70 meth Pills in Patong
Patong –
A Thai man was arrested with 70 methamphetamine pills in Patong.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that earlier this week they arrested a suspect identified only as Mr. Supparat, 25, at...
Taxi Motorbike Rider Surrenders after Stabbing Another Rider in Phuket Town
Phuket, Thailand –
In a recent incident that unfolded in Phuket Town, a taxi motorbike rider has turned himself in to the local authorities after allegedly injuring another taxi rider during a dispute over...
Phuket Police Dismantle Extensive Nominee Shareholder Network in ‘Operation Nominee Sweep’
PHUKET, Thailand – In a sweeping crackdown dubbed 'Operation Nominee Sweep,' the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has arrested a total of 104 individuals, comprised of 67 Russian nationals and 37 Thais, for their involvement...
Head-On Collision on Patong Hill: Foreigner Steals Car and Crashes into Van
Phuket, Patong:
On July 6th at 8:19 p.m., chaos erupted on Patong Hill in Phuket Province. A foreigner had stolen a car and collided head-on with a van while speeding. The impact left two...
Two Men Arrested after Stealing Motorbikes in Phuket
Phuket –
Two male suspects were arrested after they stole many motorbikes in Kamala and Thalang.
The Kamala Police Chief Colonel Somsak Thongkleang told the Phuket Express that they were notified that many motorbikes were...
Sri Lankan Man Arrested in Wichit for Illegally Constructing House
Wichit –
A Sri Lankan man was arrested in Wichit after he was found illegally building a house.
The Phuket Immigration told the Phuket Express that this week they arrested MR. K PIYARALALA, a Sri Lankan...
American Man Arrested in Hat Yai for Sexually Assaulting Chinese Woman After Dispute Over...
Hat Yai —
On November 16th, 2024, Hat Yai police arrested a 39-year-old American man following allegations of sexually assaulting a 35-year-old Chinese woman who refused intimacy without protection.
The victim, publicly identified only as Ms....
UPDATE: Man who murdered Swiss tourist in Phuket sentenced to life in prison
Phuket –
 A man who murdered a female Swiss Phuket Sandbox tourist at a waterfall in Phuket last year was sentenced to death but due to his confession, his sentence was commuted to life...
