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...
Patong Police Investigate Viral Fight Between a Foreigner and a Group of Transgender Women
Patong, Phuket-
The Patong Police have initiated an inquiry following the emergence of a social media video this past week, the first week of May of 2024, appearing to depict an altercation involving a group...
Thalang Police Seize Illegal Firearms and Ammunition from Local Man
Thalang District, Phuket – In a significant operation, Thalang District Police apprehended a local man following the confiscation of an arsenal of five firearms and twenty-two rounds of ammunition.
The arrest was confirmed by officials...
UPDATE: Phuket taxi driver disputes touching young Australian girl’s leg in viral incident
Phuket –
A Phuket taxi driver has disputed claims he touched a minor's leg inappropriately after an Australian tourist filed a report to the Phuket police about the man allegedly touching his daughter’s leg inappropriately...
Illegal gatherings could face hefty 2-year imprisonment or 40,000-baht fine, Thai police warn
National –
The Royal Thai Police on Monday, August 8th, warned the public of large gatherings and mingling as they could face 2 years of imprisonment or a fine of 40,000 baht for violating the regulations...
Kuwaiti man arrested on Pha-ngan Island for 16 days of overstay
Pha-ngan, Surat Thani-
A 56 year-old Kuwaiti man was arrested on the Pha-ngan Island in Surat Thani for 16 days of overstaying his legal visa conditions.
Surat Thani Immigration officers told the Phuket Express that they...
Legal Taxi Drivers from Other Provinces will be Allowed to Legally Work in Phuket
Phuket –
Legal taxi drivers from Bangkok and other provinces will be allowed to work legally in Phuket.
Our previous story:
Legal action is being taken against illegal taxi drivers in Phuket. Taxi drivers (Green Plates)...
Baraku seized from Restaurant Near Hotel in Thalang
Thalang –
A restaurant manager was arrested with Baraku seized near a hotel in Thalang.
The Thalang District Chief Mr. Bancha Tanuin told the Phuket Express that officials inspected a restaurant near a hotel in Sakoo...
UPDATE: Phuket Immigration Visits Foreign Tourists Injured From Boat Crash at Hospitals, Offers Visa...
Phuket –
Phuket Immigration visited foreign tourists who have been injured from a recent tour boat crash and offered visa extension assistance.
Our previous stories:
Emergency responders were notified of the accident on Wednesday (May 17th) near...
Man arrested in Phuket with 47 SIM cards and 17 ID card readers
Phuket –
A man was arrested in Phuket Town with 20 ready to use and 27 unregistered and phone SIM cards and 17 ID card readers.
The Phuket City Police told the Phuket Express that on...
