Phuket drug probe leads to 1kg crystal meth seizure
Phuket police said an ongoing drug investigation linked to a March checkpoint bust has led to the arrest of another suspect and the seizure of about one kilogramme of crystal meth.
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Royal Thai Police deputy inspector general orders Phuket crackdown on transnational crime
A senior Royal Thai Police official inspected Patong and Kamala stations and ordered tougher enforcement in Phuket against transnational crime, nominee businesses, narcotics and unfair transport practices.
Phuket fishing tour boat operators arrested in raid over alleged legal violations
Phuket authorities arrested operators of a fishing tour boat after intercepting the vessel near Dinso Cape and finding suspected licensing, tourism and satellite internet violations.
22 foreign workers detained at Chalong construction site in Phuket
Phuket officials said 22 foreign workers detained at a Chalong construction site were taken for identity checks and legal proceedings as investigators widened scrutiny to company structures and possible nominee arrangements.
One Kilogram of Crystal Meth Seized at Phuket Checkpoint
Police at the Phuket checkpoint in Tha Chatchai, Thalang seized about one kilogram of crystal methamphetamine hidden in a vehicle ceiling after an earlier seizure of 2,900 meth pills.
Pakamon challenges Anutin to answer live question on Phuket governor transfer
Pakamon challenged Anutin to answer a live question on the transfer of the Phuket governor, saying he should respond directly if the process was transparent.
Suchart orders action to demolish resorts encroaching on Phuket forest land
Suchart has ordered action to demolish resorts accused of encroaching on forest land in Phuket, with a warning that those who ignored prior warnings will face consequences.
22 illegal foreign workers arrested at Phuket construction site
Phuket authorities arrested 22 illegal foreign workers, including 19 Chinese nationals, at a construction site in Muang district and expanded the investigation to examine possible nominee ownership of the companies involved.
Phuket to begin demolishing beach and forest encroachment hotels next month
Phuket authorities say demolitions of hotels and other structures encroaching on beaches and reserved forest land will begin next month if owners fail to comply with removal orders.
Australian man arrested after crash at Kamala police checkpoint injures officer
An Australian man was arrested after allegedly crashing into a police checkpoint sign in Kamala, Phuket, injuring an officer and fleeing the scene early Sunday morning, police said.
UPDATE: Phuket nominee landholders face forced sales as crackdown expands
A deputy interior minister said 317 companies linked to 480 Phuket land plots would be forced to sell the land as Thailand broadened its crackdown on suspected foreign nominee ownership.