Bid to Extend Legal Alcohol Sales Time Rejected Again By Thai Government Panel
National —
A Thai government committee has dropped, for the second time, a proposal to extend the afternoon alcohol sale time in response to activists' pleas. However, the Public Health Minister has not completely dismissed...
Overstaying Russian Man Arrested in Patong
Patong –
An overstaying Russian man was arrested at a hotel in Patong.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that over the past weekend they arrested a 35-year-old Russian man at a hotel room in...
Man Arrested for Selling Fireworks at Patong Beach
Patong –
A man was arrested at the Patong Beach for illegally selling fireworks.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that on Sunday (February 18th) they arrested a suspect identified only as Mr. Boonsueb, 50,...
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra Officially Paroled
National—
At 6:33 AM, on February 18th, 2024, Thai national media reported the arrival of Thai former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to the “Chan Song La” Manor in Bang Phlat, Bangkok.
He was greeted by hundreds...
Baraku Seized from Bar in Thalang
Thalang –
A bar manager was arrested with four sets of Baraku, also known as Shisha, at a bar in Cherng Talay.
The Thalang District Officers raided an unidentified bar in Cherng Talay. Many foreign...
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...
Pakistani Arrested in Phuket for Using Thai ID Card
Phuket -
A wanted Pakistani man was arrested in Phuket for using a Thai Identification card.
The Royal Phuket Immigration told the Phuket Express on Friday (February 16th) that they arrested Mr. JAFFAR (alias), 31, Pakistani...
Legal Action Taken Against Illegal Taxi Drivers in Phuket
Phuket –
Legal action is being taken against two illegal taxi drivers in Phuket.
The Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) reported that on Thursday (February 15th) from 4:00 P.M. to 6 P.M. relevant officials set...
Intoxicated Driver Caught after Driving on Central Reservation and Crashing Into Vehicles in Thalang
Thalang –
An intoxicated driver was arrested after driving on a central reservation and crashing into many vehicles in Thalang.
The Thalang Police told the Phuket Express that at 6:30 P.M. on Wednesday (February 14th) they...
Eight Gamblers Arrested in Patong
Patong –
Eight gamblers were arrested at a work camp in Patong.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that on Wednesday (February 14th) they raided a work camp on the Ratcha Pata Nusorn Road. Eight...
