UPDATE: Intoxicated Brazilian Driver Arrested after Hit and Run on Patong Hill
Patong –
An intoxicated Brazilian pickup truck driver was arrested after a hit and run accident in which he hit a minivan which then overturned on Patong Hill injuring foreign passengers.
Our previous story:
Two foreign passengers...
Villas Raided in Rawai for Allegedly Being Involved in Major Illegal Online Gambling Website
Rawai –
The DSI raided two luxury villas in Rawai after a suspect was found allegedly being involved in a major illegal online gambling website.
The Department of Special Investigations (DSI) based in Bangkok reported...
Thai Interior Minister Orders Stricter ID Checks at Entertainment Venues Nationwide
National —
Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul issued a stern warning to entertainment venues caught lax on age verification during today's press conference at the Government House.
The warning comes in response...
Thai Cannabis Advocacy Network Criticizes Minister for Bypassing Public Input on Control Bill
National —
Thai citizens who call themselves the "Network for Shaping the Future of Thai Cannabis" expressed strong dissatisfaction with Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew for endorsing a new draft of the cannabis and hemp...
Thai Constitutional Court Clears Pita Limjaroenrat of Media Shareholding Allegations
National—
On January 24th, 2024, Thai national media reported that the Thai Constitutional Court scheduled a hearing to announce a verdict on the case of Mr. Pita Limjaroenrat, the former leader of the Move Forward...
Phuket Man Arrested for Alleged Hotel Booking Scam
Phuket –
A man from Phuket was arrested in Mae Hong Son after he allegedly scammed more than 40 victims with damages costing approximately 800,000 Baht in hotel bookings.
The Cyber Crime Police told the...
Swedish Man Arrested for Exchanging Counterfeit Money in Patong
Patong –
A Swedish man was arrested after he allegedly exchanged counterfeit Euro currency in Patong.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that on Monday (February 26th) at 1:40 P.M. they were notified by a...
Three Russians Arrested for Allegedly Operating Beauty Clinic on Samui Island
Surat Thani –
Two Russian women and a Russian man were arrested after they were allegedly operating an illegal beauty clinic on the Samui Island.
The Surat Thani Immigration Officer told the Phuket Express that on...
Yemeni Man Arrested for Allegedly Working at Patong Grocery Store
Patong –
A Yemeni man was arrested after he was allegedly found working illegally at a grocery store in Patong.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that over the past weekend they arrested a suspect...
Intoxicated Foreigner Stopped by Karon Police Using Taser – Video
Karon, Thailand- An intoxicated Russian man drew the attention of the Karon Police due to his disruptive behavior in front of a hotel. The police arrived at the scene after receiving a notification on...
