Public Warned of Fake Apps Offering Digital Money
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Authorities have issued a cautionary alert to the public against downloading purported registration applications promising 10,000 digital money, a central policy proposed by the Pheu Thai Party during its election campaign.
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Another Alcohol Vendor Arrested in Patong
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A man was arrested in Patong after he was found selling alcohol from a box.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that earlier this week they arrested Mr. Benz (Age and last name...
Phuket Authorities Close Illegal Cannabis Venues
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Authorities have shut down illegal cannabis dispensaries in Phuket province and warned business operators to strictly comply with cannabis-related laws and regulations.
Phuket’s Public Health Office reported that local authorities recently shut down thirteen...
Two Cannabis Shops in Patong Have Their Licenses Paused
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Two more cannabis shops in Patong have had their licenses paused after they were found to be breaking various rules.
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Alcohol Vendor Arrested in Patong
Patong –
A woman was arrested in Patong after she was found selling alcohol in a box.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that earlier this week they have arrested Ms. Jidapa (Age and...
Gunman Arrested after Injuring One Person in Thalang
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A gunman was arrested after a man was injured from a gunshot in Thalang.
The Thalang Police told the Phuket Express that they were notified from the Thalang Hospital on Sunday (August 20th) that...
Phuket Man Faces Defamation Charge After Posting Clip of Police Stop on TikTok
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A social media user has faced a defamation charge after he posted on social media when he saw police stopped foreign riders and fining them for allegedly breaking traffic rules on a road...
Thai Police Take Legal Action Against Major Online Escort Website
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Thai Police on Friday, August 18th, announced a successful apprehension of an American-Thai couple, believed to have been operating what the authorities said was the largest online escort service and sex agency website...
Thailand’s Digital Minister Seeking Court Order to Shut Down Facebook in Thailand over Fake...
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In a late afternoon press conference on Monday, August 21st, 2023, Thailand’s Caretaker Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwat Thanakamanusorn stated that his ministry is planning to seek a court order to shut...
UPDATE: American Tourist Apologizes After Viral Cannabis Smoke Stunt on Bangla Road in Phuket
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A 49-year-old American tourist apologized after a video clip of him using a machine to blow cannabis smoke across Bangla Road went viral on social media, leading to intense debate around cannabis and...
