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Phuket officials deny mafia presence, point to foreign criminal cases

Phuket Provincial Police Commander confirms the province is free of mafia networks and ransom operations. Crypto extortion plots were orchestrated by foreign nationals attempting to strike and flee, but all were…

Chinese suspect in Phuket knife attack arrested at Krabi airport

Qiting Lin, 30, was apprehended by Krabi Immigration Police, in coordination with Phuket officers, and brought back to Chalong Police Station for legal proceedings.

Kathu power substation opens to expand Phuket electricity capacity

The Kathu Substation was officially opened yesterday (May 6) by Mongkol Treekitjanon, Governor of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), joined by Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn and Phuket Provincial…

Phuket police arrest teen gang suspects in shootings and attempted murder

The arrests were announced at 3:30pm yesterday (May 6) during a press conference at Wichit Police Station led by Phuket Provincial Police Commander Pol Maj Gen Sinlert Sukhum and Wichit Police Chief Pol Col Somsak…

Thai PM orders tougher action on misbehaving tourists after viral Phuket case

Bangkok Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Wednesday, May 6th, 2026, ordered authorities to tighten oversight and strictly enforce laws against inappropriate tourist behaviour, particularly incidents involving public…

Thailand storms, strong winds and extreme heat forecast; Phuket faces heavier rain

Thailand storms, strong winds and extreme heat forecast; Phuket faces heavier rain

Phuket tourists deported after sexual act on public transport

PHUKET: Police have deported a Spanish man and a Peruvian woman after they were sexually inappropriate in a tuk-tuk, earlier this week.

Russian man arrested off Phuket over alleged illegal tour operation

Russian man arrested off Phuket over alleged illegal tour operation — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Phuket to deport 2 foreigners over obscene act on tuk-tuk in Patong

Phuket to deport 2 foreigners over obscene act on tuk-tuk in Patong — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Van driver pulls shotgun in Phuket road rage dispute

Van driver pulls shotgun in Phuket road rage dispute — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

7 vendors arrested in Patong beach zoning crackdown

7 vendors arrested in Patong beach zoning crackdown — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.