Thai Prime Minister Urges Police to Crackdown on Influential Figures
PRESS RELEASE:
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has directed the Provincial Police Region 8 Commander in Phuket Province to intensify efforts in apprehending individuals with bad influence who continuously violate the law.
During a meeting to review...
Couple Arrested in Patong Allegedly Opening Bank Accounts for Scammers
Patong –
A couple was arrested in Patong after they allegedly opened bank accounts for investment scammers which generated more than 10 million baht.
The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) told the Phuket Express on Friday (April...
Russian and Israeli Motorbike Riders Arrested for Drunk Driving in Patong
Patong –
Russian and Israeli Motorbike riders were 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 Phra Metta...
Wanted British Man Arrested after Being Found Begging on Pha Ngan Island
Surat Thani –
A wanted British man Allegedly involved with illegal drugs on Samui Island was arrested after he was found begging on Pha Ngan Island in Surat Thani.
The Koh Pha Ngan District Chief told...
Egyptian Man Arrested in Patong for Overstay
Patong -
An Egyptian man was arrested in Patong after he was found to have overstayed his legal visa.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that they have arrested Mr. Ibrahim, 26, Egyptian national,...
Two Nigerian Men Arrested in Phuket for Allegedly Selling Cocaine
Phuket –
Two Nigerian men were arrested in Karon on Friday (April 12th) for allegedly selling cocaine.
The Phuket Tourist Police told the Phuket Express that they arrested Mr. Harrison Chinnonso Onyema, 40 and Mr. Ogadinma...
Pakistani Man Arrested in Patong for 337 Days of Overstay
Patong –
A Pakistani man was arrested in Patong after he was found to have overstayed his legal visa by 337 days.
Phuket Immigration officers told the Phuket Express that earlier this month they arrested a...
Teenager Injured in Pre-Dawn Brawl in Phuket Town
PHUKET-A violent altercation in the early hours of Thursday near Saphan Hin Public Park has left a teenager with serious injuries. Phuket City Police were alerted to the incident at approximately 4:13 A.M. in...
Intoxicated American Arrested after Damaging Sedan Window with a Rock in Wichit
Wichit -
An intoxicated American man was charged after he hit a sedan glass window with a rock in Wichit on Thursday (April 11th).
The Wichit Police were notified of the incident at 5:30 A.M....
Phuket Governor Addresses Rumors in Swiss Expat Alleged Assault Case; Affirms Judicial Transparency
PHUKET-In a recent development concerning the high-profile assault case involving a local doctor and a Swiss Expat, Phuket Governor Mr. Sophon Suwannarat has issued a clarifying statement. The update comes amid circulating rumors that...
