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DOPA deploys special team for Phuket hotel raids under nationwide crackdown

DOPA said it deployed a special operations team from Bangkok to raid three allegedly unlicensed accommodation businesses in Karon and Rawai, seizing booking records and other documents for legal action.

Foreign woman detained after dangerous beach incident and naked outburst in Cherng Talay

A foreign woman was taken into custody after lifeguards rescued her from rough seas at Surin Beach and police responded to reports of naked and erratic behaviour in Cherng Talay.

Four rescued after cargo boat sinks off Phuket-Phang Nga boundary

All four people aboard the cargo boat Supaporn 5 were rescued after the vessel sank in rough seas between Koh Naka and Koh Yao near the Phuket-Phang Nga boundary, police said.

Patong police arrest woman over alleged theft from tuk-tuk driver after spiked coffee claim

Patong police arrested a 23-year-old woman in Bangkok over the alleged nighttime theft of gold and a phone from a Phuket tuk-tuk driver who said he lost consciousness after drinking coffee she gave him.

Wichit Police arrest three in raids over unlicensed venues and minors

Wichit Police arrested three suspects in raids on two venues on June 9, alleging the businesses operated without licences and employed minors under 18 without permission.

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.