Indian Motorbike Rider Arrested for Drunk Driving in Patong
Patong –
An Indian motorbike rider was arrested in Patong for drunk driving on Thursday (April 25th).
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that they had set up a police checkpoint near the Dolphin Roundabout...
Couple Arrested With 27,000 Meth Pills and 900 Grams of Crystal Meth in Phuket
Phuket –
A couple were arrested with more than 27,000 methamphetamine pills and 900 grams of crystal methamphetamine in Kathu.
A team of Kathu Police led by Lieutenant Colonel Chayaphon Punaruemit arrested Mr. Weerawong ‘Nueng’ Noijan,...
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...
Phuket Authorities Raid 17 Companies Suspected of Russian Ownership Using Thais as Illegal Nominees
Phuket, Thailand – The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has conducted raids on 17 companies in Phuket amid suspicions that Thai nationals have been acting as illegal nominees for Russian individuals who are suspected of...
Legislators to Renew Push to Tighten Cannabis Usage
PRESS RELEASE:
BANGKOK (NNT) - Parliament will renew a push for an overarching law on cannabis use for medical and research purposes, more than a year after the herb was legalized.
Last year, Thailand became the first...
Foreigner and Six Thais Arrested Selling Baraku, E-Cigarettes, and Illegal Cigarettes on Bangla Road
Patong –
Officers arrested a foreigner and six Thai vendors after they were found selling Baraku, illegal cigarettes and e-cigarettes on Bangla Road in Patong.
Phuket Administrative Officers told the Phuket Express that on...
Two People Arrested with 110 E-Cigarettes and 14,000 Illegal Cigarettes in Phuket Town
Phuket –
Two suspects were arrested at a shop in Phuket Town with 110 E-cigarettes and 4,000 boxes of illegal cigarettes.
A team from the Phuket City District Office inspected a small shop in the Talad...
Bar Raided in Thalang for Selling Alcohol Past Legal Closing Time
Thalang –
A bar in Thalang was raided for selling alcohol past the legal closing time.
Thalang District Officers led by the Thalang Administrative Chief Officer Mr. Panjapong Boonjan and the Sakoo Police...
Fireworks Seized on Patong Beach
Patong –
Five fireworks were seized on Patong beach.
The Patong Police Deputy Chief Lieutenant Colonel Somphon Surin told the Phuket Express that on Monday night (July 24th) they inspected Patong Beach for tourists’ safety and...
UPDATE: Two Foreigners and Three Thais Arrested in Patong, Phuket After Fighting Following Motorbike...
Patong –
Two foreigners and three Thais were arrested after fighting over motorbike racing in Patong.
Our previous story:
A group of foreign motorbike racers were reportedly warned of being a public nuisance before a fight with...
