Young Turkish Man Arrested for Drunk Driving in Patong
Patong –
A 19 year-old Turkish motorbike rider was arrested in Patong for drunk driving on Wednesday (June 20th).
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that they had set up a police checkpoint near...
Taxi Car Damaged in Kathu After Alleged Rock-Throwing Incident
Kathu, Phuket – A taxi car sustained damage after reportedly being struck by a large rock thrown by a motorbike rider in Kathu. The incident occurred on Tuesday night, June 18th, along Wichit Songkram...
Four Indians and Four Russians Rescued at Phuket Beaches
Karon –
Four Indian Tourists and four Russian tourists have been rescued at Karon Beach and Patong Beach after ignoring red flags to notate no swimming.
Emergency responders were notified from lifeguards at 2:15 P.M. on...
Myanmar Man Arrested for Working Illegally at Cannabis Shop in Patong, E-cigarettes Seized
Patong –
A Myanmar man was arrested working illegally at a cannabis shop in Patong with many E-cigarettes seized.
Officials from the Phuket Provincial Administrative Office told the Phuket Express that on Friday (June 14th) they...
Sea Turtle Stuck in Fishing Net Rescued on Beach in Patong
Patong –
A sea turtle stuck in some fishing nets was rescued on a beach in Patong on Thursday (June 13th).
The head of the Patong lifeguards Mr. Somprasong Sangchart told the Phuket Express that in...
Five Gamblers Arrested in Patong
Patong –
Five gamblers were arrested at a local gambling den in Patong.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that earlier this week they raided a local gambling den at a house on Sirirat Road....
Woman Arrested with 475 Methamphetamine Pills in Patong
Patong-
A woman was arrested with 475 methamphetamine pills in Patong.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that this week they arrested a woman identified only as Ms. Somphon at a rental room in...
Russian Man Arrested in Phuket for Alleged Money Laundering
Phuket –
A Russian man was arrested at Phuket International Airport for alleged money laundering.
Immigration officers told the Phuket Express that on Friday (June 7th) they and the Kathu Police arrested a 31-year-old Russian...
Thai Law Enforcement Continues to Crack Down on Illegal Business Nominees in Phuket
Phuket –
The Thai Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has continued a crackdown on what they say is mostly illegal Russians, Pakistanis, and Indians using Thais illegally as business nominees in Phuket.
On Thursday...
Job Applicant Arrested for Theft of iPad and Mobile Phone at Patong Restaurant
Patong-
In a swift response to a theft incident, Patong Police apprehended a suspect who stole an iPad tablet and a mobile phone from a Japanese restaurant. The establishment, located on Pracha Nukroah Road, became...
