Phuket Governor Gives Press Conference Regarding Viral Alleged Kicking Incident Involving Expat and Thai...
Phuket—
At 3:30 PM, on March 9th, 2024, Mr. Sophon Suwannarat, the Phuket Governor, held a press conference regarding the case progress of Mr. David, a Swiss expat who allegedly attacked a Thai female physician.
Thai...
Russian Man Arrested at Kathu Restaurant for Allegedly Working Without Legal Permission
Kathu –
A Russian man was arrested at a restaurant in Kathu on Monday (March 18th) after he was found allegedly cooking in a kitchen against the terms of his work permit.
The Kathu Police told...
Major Call Center Scam Bust in Nakhon Si Thammarat
Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand – A significant breakthrough occurred when authorities apprehended a total of 55 Chinese and 35 Thai individuals in Nakhon Si Thammarat. The arrests were made in connection with a large-scale...
UPDATE: Phuket Court Sentences Five Russians to Two Years for Crypto Extortion
PHUKET – In a notable case of extortion involving cryptocurrency, the Phuket Provincial Court has sentenced five Russian nationals to two years of imprisonment. The individuals were convicted of threatening a fellow Russian couple...
Nigerian Man Arrested in Patong For Entering Thailand Illegally
Patong –
A Nigerian man was arrested in Patong for entering Thailand without legal permission.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that on Monday (April 29th) they arrested an unidentified Nigerian man near the Bangla...
Kratom Juice Vendor Arrested in Rassada
Phuket-
A Kratom juice vendor was arrested at a local grocery store in Samkong, Rassada.
A team of Phuket officials from Mueang Phuket District Office raided a local grocery store in Soi Samkong. The raid came...
Six people arrested with total of 2,084 methamphetamine pills, four guns, and bullets in...
Phuket –
Six suspects have been arrested with 2,084 methamphetamine pills, four guns, and bullets in Phuket during the Songkran holidays.
The Phuket Provincial Police reports they have arrested six suspects in separate cases which are
Anan...
Thai government announces 19th extension of Emergency Decree, effective until September
National -
The Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) announces another 2-month extension of the Emergency Decree, effective from August 1st to September 30th.
CCSA spokesperson Dr. Taweesilp Visanuyothin told the Associated Press after the CCSA...
Entertainment venue operators requesting Thai government to legally extend opening hours, cancel afternoon alcohol...
Thailand –
Entertainment venue operators filed a letter to the Thai government requesting to legally open their venues until 4 A.M. and to cancel afternoon alcohol sales ban hours of 2-5.
The President of the Thai...
Four Nigerians Arrested in Phuket with More than 1200 Days of Overstay Each
Rawai, Chalong–
Four Nigerian men were arrested in Rawai and Chalong with more than 1,200 days of overstays each.
The Phuket Tourist Police told the Phuket Express yesterday (February 3rd) that they have arrested for Nigerian...
