crime-safety

Land Department investigates Freedom Beach title document after Phuket inspection

Officials in Phuket are investigating how a NorSor 3 land document was issued over part of Freedom Beach, where operators were allegedly charging tourists B100 to enter state land.

Phuket restaurant owner faces charges over alleged illegal hiring of foreign worker

Phuket officials have asked Thalang Police to track down a restaurant owner after inspectors found a 19-year-old South Sudanese national allegedly working without a permit at a Thalang restaurant.

Woman found alive after Sarasin Bridge jump

A 37-year-old woman was rescued alive off Mai Khao after police received a report that she had jumped from Sarasin Bridge early on Sunday.

Thailand orders legal changes to speed deportation of foreigners who break the law

Thailand's government said it will amend immigration law and related rules to speed up deportations of foreign offenders, citing delays caused by appeals, legal processing, documentation and coordination between agencies.

DOPA raids Patong hotel again over alleged unlicensed operation

DOPA officers raided Chateau du Village Patong Hotel on June 16, alleging it continued operating without a licence despite a previous prosecution earlier this year.

Two men arrested after suspected wire theft at Koh Kaew housing estate office

Two men were arrested at a housing estate office in Koh Kaew after police said they were found inspecting electrical wiring and carrying tools and copper wire. Both also tested positive for methamphetamine, police said.

Phuket launches probe into suspected foreign nominee land holdings

Phuket has begun investigating several landholding companies after officials found shareholding structures that may indicate the use of Thai nominees to evade foreign ownership restrictions.

Phang Nga Launches Nominee Business Crackdown With 174 Firms Under Scrutiny

Phang Nga authorities have begun a broad enforcement campaign against suspected nominee businesses, placing 174 firms under scrutiny and prioritizing 15 high-risk cases after raids in Takua Thung and Thai Mueang.

Reassigned Phuket governor says warning officials against illegal collections led to conflict

Former Phuket governor Nirut Pongsitthavorn said his warnings against illegal collections and unlawful conduct by officials helped trigger the conflict that preceded his reassignment.

Cambodian man arrested in Phuket over five motorbike thefts

Phuket police arrested a 45-year-old Cambodian man in Phuket Town and said he confessed to stealing five motorbikes across the island.

Two Uzbekistani men arrested at Phuket airport with 35 undeclared smartphones

Customs officers at Phuket International Airport arrested two Uzbekistani men after finding 35 undeclared smartphones in their baggage at the international arrivals terminal.