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Wichit – Phuket police are investigating a violent altercation that left one man dead following a dispute between friends in a rented room in Wichit. The Wichit Police told the Phuket Express. On Monday (September 7th) they responded to reports of a stabbing at an apartment in Soi Charoen Sap. Upon arrival, investigators found 34‑year‑old […]

Phuket- A road contractor will face charge of reckless conduct causing death and will be filed under Thai law, said Wichit Police. Meanwhile the drainage pits have been covered.  Our previous story: An accident in Phuket has claimed the life of a 19‑year‑old food delivery rider after his motorcycle plunged into an uncovered drainage pipe […]

Wichit- An accident in Phuket has claimed the life of a 19‑year‑old food delivery rider after his motorcycle plunged into an uncovered drainage pipe along Chao Fah Tawan Tok Road in Wichit. Police reported that the incident occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m. on September 1, when the victim, identified as Mr. Teerapat, was riding his […]

Phuket, August 27, 2026 — Provincial authorities in Phuket have launched a coordinated inspection of cannabis establishments in the Rawai area following public complaints of widespread violations of regulations. The joint effort aimed to ensure strict compliance with laws governing cannabis businesses, particularly prohibitions against on-site smoking. Under Ministry of Public Health rules, violations can […]

Karon – Provincial officials in Phuket have arrested four individuals accused of illegally peddling e-cigarettes along Kata and Karon beaches, following complaints from tourists about unauthorized street vendors. The operation was carried out thiss week. The team investigated reports of vendors disturbing visitors in the busy tourist zone. Authorities seized 63 e-cigarette devices of various brands […]

Rassada – Phuket City police intensified their crackdown on illegal weapons during a late-night security checkpoint, arresting two young suspects in possession of a homemade firearm and ammunition. This week, officers from Phuket City Police Station set up a checkpoint along Yaowarat–Songkhla Road. Five people identified as “at-risk” were entered into the police database, while three […]

Phuket – Authorities in Phuket have shut down an unauthorized childcare facility operated by a Myanmar national, following complaints from local residents in Wichit. On August 26, 2026, officers from Wichit Police Station, accompanied by the village headman inspected the site after receiving reports from the community. They discovered a 40‑year‑old Myanmar woman running a […]

Phuket – Phuket police staged a tense pursuit on August 25, that ended with the capture of a man accused of committing a string of thefts across the island. Investigators from Chalong Police Station had been tracking the suspect, known by the alias “Chang Kluay,” who was wanted on two arrest warrants and linked to […]

Phuket – Local administrative officials and police forces in Phuket joined hands in a late-night operation this week to tighten security and crack down on illegal activities in Chalong. The integrated checkpoint was set up in Chalong. The operation focused on screening individuals and vehicles to intercept narcotics, weapons, and other contraband. Officers conducted strict […]

Phuket – Phuket police have arrested three suspects following a violent incident in which a group of teenagers allegedly used a firearm to threaten rivals in Rassada. The arrests were announced on August 13, 2026, during a press briefing led by Phuket Governor Chotnarin Kerdsom, Provincial Police Commander Pol. Maj. Gen. Sinlert Sukhum, and senior […]