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British tourist detained after alleged violent disturbance in Phuket

A British tourist was detained in Phuket after an alleged violent disturbance at a salon and massage parlour, and was later released without charges after a financial settlement was reached.

Thai officials raid three illegal accommodation businesses in Phuket, arrest operators

Thai special operations officers raided three unlicensed accommodation businesses in Phuket, saying they had advertised rooms online to Thai and foreign tourists without hotel licenses, and arrested the operators.

Phuket governor delivers aid to workers displaced by Srisoonthorn camp fire

Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthavorn delivered aid to victims of the Srisoonthorn workers’ camp fire at Wat Cherng Talay, while officials reported that shelter occupancy had fallen to 90 as relocations continued.

Van Driver Arrested in Chalong After Police Find Meth Pills

A 30-year-old van driver was arrested in Chalong after police found six methamphetamine pills in his vehicle and later confirmed the drug was in his system.

Three arrested in Wichit raids over alleged illegal entertainment venues employing minors

Phuket police arrested three suspects after raiding two restaurants in Wichit that were allegedly operating as illegal entertainment venues and employing minors under 18.

Four injured after crane truck hits Phuket tour bus

Four people were injured after a crane truck collided with an EV tour bus in Talat Yai, Phuket, sending a metal frame onto a passing motorcycle, police said.

Police subdue naked foreign tourist after disturbance near Surin Beach

A naked foreign tourist was subdued by police after causing a disturbance at shops near Surin Beach in Phuket on June 9.

Phuket targets crash blackspots under ‘Safe & Seamless’ road safety plan

Phuket officials are targeting accident blackspots under the province’s “Safe & Seamless Phuket” plan, with upgraded U-turns on Thepkrasattri Rd reported to have recorded no fatalities in four months after completion.

Russian woman arrested in Phuket villa raid over alleged illegal cosmetic clinic

A 45-year-old Russian woman was arrested in Phuket after police raided a luxury villa and allegedly found her operating an unlicensed cosmetic clinic with more than 600,000 baht in seized equipment and products.

Wrong-way Yaris crashes into saleng in Phuket Town, injuring vendor

A wrong-way Toyota Yaris crashed into a saleng in Phuket Town, injuring a 56-year-old vendor and damaging four vehicles, police said.

Police detain naked foreign woman after disturbance near Surin Beach

A foreign woman was detained by police after she was seen naked and causing a disturbance near Surin Beach in Phuket’s Cherng Talay area on June 10.