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Foreign man chased from Phuket apartment building after alleged door-knocking incident

A video shared on Instagram reportedly shows a foreign man being chased from a Phuket apartment building after allegedly knocking on residents’ doors while intoxicated.

A video shared on Instagram on 4 August 2026 reportedly shows a foreign man being chased from an apartment building in Phuket after allegedly becoming intoxicated and knocking on residents’ doors.

The post by Nuengruethai Srinuannoi says the man knocked on every door inside the building. The footage appears to show him collapsing on the ground before getting up and arguing with two residents standing nearby.

Royal Forestry Department expands Phuket encroachment crackdown

More than 160 officials are inspecting eight locations in Phuket under the government’s Phuket Model policy to reclaim allegedly occupied forest land.

Four European tourists arrested over alleged cannabis smuggling at Phuket airport

More than 30kg of cannabis, valued at nearly B2.6 million, was reportedly found in checked luggage bound for Paris.

Khai Islands Phuket: Khai Nok, Khai Nai, Tours, Prices and What to Expect

Compare Khai Nai, Khai Nui and Khai Nok, half-day tours, prices, departure piers, snorkeling, crowds, facilities and practical tips from Phuket.

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