Thailand Wrestles with the Ripple Effects of Cannabis Decriminalisation
As the fragrant tendrils of cannabis intertwine with the spicy scents of Thailand’s famed street markets, the nation finds itself entwined in a knotty debate over the recent decriminalisation of the much-maligned plant.
Only a...
Over 7 Million Baht Worth of Illegal Cigarettes and Liquor Seized in Hat Yai
Songkhla—
On October 27th, 2023, the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) officials and relevant officials confiscated illegal cigarettes and illicit liquor worth more than 7 million baht at a private transportation center in Hat Yai,...
UPDATE: Suspects Arrested after Damaging Ten Buses with a Slingshot in Phuket
Phuket –
Two Suspects were arrested after they said they were hired to damage ten buses in Phuket.
Our previous story:
Police are hunting for a suspect who damaged buses with a slingshot in Rassada.
Now...
Patong Massage Shop Owner Arrested for Hiring Minor During Night Hours
Patong –
An owner of a massage shop in Patong was arrested after being found hiring a staff aged under 18-years-old during specific times.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that on Tuesday night (November...
UPDATE: Two People Arrested for Allegedly Murdering Man near Karaoke in Patong
Patong –
Two suspects were arrested after they allegedly murdered a man at a karaoke in Patong.
Our previous story:
A man was found dead with a stab wound in front of a karaoke in Patong.
Now for...
Unhinged Russian Man Breaks into the Phuket Governor’s Office and Tries to Steal a...
Phuket –
An erratic and unhinged Russian man broke into the Phuket Governor’s office at the Phuket Provincial Hall on Tha Kraeng Road in Talad Nuea, Phuket Town before later trying to steal a motorbike.
The...
UPDATE: Five Foreign Suspects Allegedly Attempting to Extort Russians in Phuket in Custody
Phuket –
Five foreign suspects are being held in custody after they were allegedly involved in an extortion attempt on a Russian couple for crypto-currency .
Our Previous Story
A group of Russian men allegedly threatened a...
Suspect Arrested With 4,500 Meth Pills in Phuket
Phuket –
A male suspect was arrested with 4,500 methamphetamine pills and 265 grams of crystal methamphetamine.
The Phuket Provincial Police told the Phuket Express that on Thursday (February 15th) they arrested a suspect identified...
UPDATE: Stairs at Villa in Phuket Where Doctor Was Allegedly Kicked Demolished
Phuket –
Stairs at the villa that had encroached to the Yamu Beach where a Thai doctor was allegedly kicked by a Swiss expat in a viral incident were demolished.
Our previous stories:
A doctor was...
Man Arrested at Entertainment Venue in Patong that was Allegedly Opened Without Permission
Patong -
A man was arrested at an entertainment venue on the Bangla Road in Patong allegedly opened without legal permission after a raid on Monday (March 11th).
The Patong Police told the Phuket...
