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UPDATE: Thai police in Phuket detain US man wanted on eight child-sex warrants

Thai police detained Lance Beck, 48, at a Phuket hotel on 29 August 2026 after an FBI request to locate him in connection with eight US warrants alleging sexual offences against children under 14.

Thai AirAsia to increase Phuket flights during high season

Phuket trains 150 officials on anti-corruption ethics

NACC examines B113.5 million Phuket marine research centre project

Teen musician reportedly stops fight among foreign visitors at Phuket’s Naka Market

Phuket police say no evidence youth gangs are behind territorial graffiti

Foreign tourist falls into drain in Phuket’s Kata area

Phuket school opens low-carbon learning centre

UPDATE: Phuket welcomes America’s Got Talent finalist Nene Royal ahead of 22 September finale

Sixteen disabled students receive Phuket scholarships

Phuket raid seizes 188,444 smuggled cigarettes