UPDATE: Five Foreign Suspects Allegedly Attempting to Extort Russians in Phuket in Custody
Phuket –
Five foreign suspects are being held in custody after they were allegedly involved in an extortion attempt on a Russian couple for crypto-currency .
Our Previous Story
A group of Russian men allegedly threatened a...
Suspect Arrested With 4,500 Meth Pills in Phuket
Phuket –
A male suspect was arrested with 4,500 methamphetamine pills and 265 grams of crystal methamphetamine.
The Phuket Provincial Police told the Phuket Express that on Thursday (February 15th) they arrested a suspect identified...
UPDATE: Stairs at Villa in Phuket Where Doctor Was Allegedly Kicked Demolished
Phuket –
Stairs at the villa that had encroached to the Yamu Beach where a Thai doctor was allegedly kicked by a Swiss expat in a viral incident were demolished.
Our previous stories:
A doctor was...
Man Arrested at Entertainment Venue in Patong that was Allegedly Opened Without Permission
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A man was arrested at an entertainment venue on the Bangla Road in Patong allegedly opened without legal permission after a raid on Monday (March 11th).
The Patong Police told the Phuket...
Russian Man Arrested for Drunk Driving in Patong
Patong –
A Russian man was arrested for drunk driving in Patong. This makes seven total foreigners arrested for drunk driving in three days in Phuket.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that they set...
UPDATE: Portuguese Woman Arrested after Threatening Phuket Taxi Driver with a Knife
Rawai-
A Portuguese woman was arrested after she was caught on a viral video carrying a knife and allegedly threatening to assault a female taxi driver at a hotel in Rawai.
Our previous story:
The taxi driver,...
Patong warns residents and businesses that no fireworks and floating lanterns are allowed
Patong, Phuket –
 The Patong Municipality has warned the public that no fireworks or floating lanterns are allowed for any event, unless special approval is given by Patong officials, with punishment strictly being enforced.
The...
‘Big Joke’ visits Phuket for ‘Smart Safety zone’ project in Phuket Old Town
Phuket –
 ‘Big Joke’, the Assistant Commissioner of Police Surachet Hakpal, yesterday (August 15th) inspected the ‘Smart Safety Zone’ in Phuket Old Town area under the responsibility of the Phuket City Police.
He also inspected...
74 Year-Old British Man Arrested on Samui Island for 38 Days of Overstay
Surat Thani –
A 74 year-old British man was arrested on Samui Island in Surat Thani for 38 days of overstaying his legal visa conditions.
The Surat Thani Immigration officers told the Phuket Express that they...
Phuket Minivan Driver Has Driving License Suspended for 90 Days After Playing on Mobile...
Phuket –
A minivan driver's driving license has been suspended for 90 days and he was fined 2,000 baht after he was found playing games on a mobile phone while driving with passengers.
A video clip...
