Woman arrested in Phuket after alleged fatal attack on mother-in-law
A 36-year-old woman was arrested in Phuket after allegedly killing her elderly mother-in-law with a garden knife, according to an Instagram post.
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Former Nonthaburi MP surrenders after PAO chief dies in shooting
Former Nonthaburi MP Chalong Riewrang surrendered after the provincial administrative organisation chief was fatally shot and his driver was wounded.
Air India captain’s initial drug screening after Phuket flight altitude loss prompts lab test
An Air India captain’s initial psychoactive-substance screening requires confirmatory laboratory testing after a Phuket-to-Delhi flight lost about 300 feet during cruise.
Phuket nominee raids lead to 16 arrests, police say
Police arrested 10 Thais and six foreign nationals in the latest investigation into companies suspected of using Thai nominees in Phuket.
Phuket police monitor 26 people linked to influential figures and hired gunmen
Authorities said 26 people are under surveillance in Phuket, while thousands of companies are considered at risk of operating as nominee businesses.
Police hunt thief after Phuket home burglary involving gold and more than B3 million
Police are searching for a thief who reportedly stole about 600 grammes of gold and more than B3 million from a Phuket home.
Unidentified man found dead in Thalang pond
Police are investigating after a middle-aged man was found dead in a pond behind An-Nujum Mosque and Muang Thalang School.
Phuket governor orders tighter school safety after student assault
Officials have been ordered to support a 14-year-old student injured during a fight at Choeng Thale Wittayakom School and prevent a recurrence.
Phuket officials set up three checkpoints, arrest two over crystal meth
Authorities in Mueang Phuket District arrested two people for allegedly possessing crystal methamphetamine and referred two suspected users for treatment.
Phuket mental health officials report treatment gains but identify care gaps
Officials reported progress in suicide, depression and drug-treatment services in Phuket, while highlighting gaps in care for high-risk patients and children with ADHD.
Bomb squad destroys suspected explosive device at Phuket airport
A bomb squad destroyed a suspected explosive device at Phuket Airport, according to a report published on 7 August 2026.