British Man Arrested on Samui Island for 25 days of Overstay
Samui, Surat Thani –
A British man was arrested on Samui Island in Surat Thani for 25 days of overstaying his legal visa conditions.
The Surat Thani Immigration officers told the Phuket Express that this week...
Legal Action Taken Against Five Illegal Taxi Drivers in Phuket
Phuket –
Legal action is being taken against five illegal taxi drivers in Phuket.
The Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) reported yesterday (February 22nd) that relevant officials set up a checkpoint in the Cherng Talay...
Chinese Man Arrested at Phuket Airport for Illegally Working
Phuket –
News Brief:
A Chinese national was arrested at the Phuket International Airport for illegally working in Thailand.
The Immigration Office at the Phuket International Airport told the Phuket Express on Wednesday (April 5th) that they...
Illegal Night Club in Phuket Raided for Allegedly Being Open Late and Allowing Minors
Phuket –
An illegal night club in Phuket Town was raided for allegedly opening over the legal closing time and allowing minors to enter the venue.
The Mueang Phuket District Chief Mr. Pairoj Srilamoon told the...
Police Seize Fireworks on Patong Beach
Patong –
The Patong Police have seized fireworks on Patong Beach as part of a regular crackdown on illegal fireworks.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that on Monday (July 17th) they inspected the beach...
UPDATE: Boat Releasing Oil Into Phuket Sea to Face Legal Action
Phuket –
The Phuket Marine Office filed a report for legal action against a boat that released oil into the sea.
Our previous story:
Oil stains were found on several beaches in Thalang along with a baby...
Another Alcohol Vendor Arrested in Patong
Patong –
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...
Police Arrest Artifact Looters and Seize Around 1,000 Relics
PRESS RELEASE:
Police, in collaboration with the Fine Arts Department, have arrested three suspects involved in looting artifacts from multiple archaeological sites. Approximately 1,000 pieces - some over a millennium old - were seized in...
Prominent Activist in Thailand Sentenced to Four Years in Prison
National —
A pro-democracy activist and lawyer, Arnon Nampa, has been sentenced to 4 years in prison following his remarks about the Thai monarchy in an October 2020 protest.
Yesterday, September 26th, the Criminal Court on...
Driver taken to hospital for alcohol test after crashing his pickup truck into a...
Talad Yai, Phuket Town –
A driver who was not injured was taken to a hospital for an alcohol blood test after he crashed his pickup truck into a power pole in Phuket Town after...