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.
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British Man Arrested for Allegedly Selling Cocaine in Phuket
Karon –
A British man was arrested in Karon for allegedly selling cocaine and using methamphetamine and crystal methamphetamine.
The Karon Police told the Phuket Express that over the past weekend they arrested a suspect...
Man Arrested for Online Gambling in Patong
Patong, Thailand– In a recent incident, authorities in Patong apprehended a man who was caught playing online gambling on his mobile phone. The suspect, a Thai national, was taken into custody near the Bang...
American Motorbike Rider Arrested for Drunk Driving in Patong
Patong –
An American motorbike rider was arrested in Patong for drunk driving.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that earlier this week they had set up a police checkpoint on the Taweewong Road. At...
Editorial: Thai Health Minister Change Could Have Major Ramifications for Cannabis Legalisation in Thailand
After weeks of speculation and at times outright denials, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has finally made changes to his Thai cabinet as of yesterday, April 28th, 2024.
Before I begin, it's best if you...
Thai Prime Minister Addresses Cannabis Reclassification Concerns Amidst Coalition Government Tensions
National—
On May 11th, 2024, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, the Thai Prime Minister currently visiting Kanchanaburi, told the public about the rumors that the proposed reclassification of cannabis into a narcotic illegal drug could potentially cause...
Indian Man Arrested for Theft in Patong
Patong –
An Indian man was arrested for theft at a shopping mall in Patong on Sunday (May 26th).
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that at 9:30 P.M. on the day in question they...
Public Health Ministry Seeks Public Input on Cannabis Reclassification Amid Protests and New Drug...
National —
At 9:45 AM on June 11th, 2024, Thai Minister of Public Health Somsak Thepsuthin addressed a proposal to review ministerial regulations regarding the legal possession limits of narcotics for personal use versus distribution....
Russian Tourist Pursues Bag Snatcher in Phuket Town, But Suspect Escapes
Phuket, Thailand –On Sunday, June 23rd, a dramatic incident unfolded in Phuket Town when a Russian tourist, identified only as Miss Alisa, chased after a bag snatcher on a motorbike. Unfortunately, she was unable...
UPDATE: No Transnational Crime Involved after Six Foreigners Found Dead at Bangkok Hotel
Bangkok –
The Royal Thai Police have confirmed that the horrific incident involving the death of six foreign nationals in Bangkok did NOT have any ties to any transnational crime. Cyanide was found in cups...
