Three arrested after reported gun threat in Rassada, Phuket
Police arrested three suspects and seized a Remington 870 shotgun after a reported confrontation between rival groups in Rassada.
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UPDATE: South Korean man wanted under Interpol Red Notice arrested in Phuket
Thai authorities arrested South Korean national Mr Lee in Phuket over alleged drug trafficking and fraud after a 2,992-day overstay; biometric checks confirmed his identity under an Interpol Red Notice.
Phuket lion cafe investigated after reported bite
Police and tourism officials inspected Lion Cafe Simba Estate in Chalong after social media posts alleged that a tourist suffered a bite during a lion-cub interaction.
Wichit police seize 10 modified motorbikes in late-night crackdown
Police seized 10 motorbikes during a checkpoint operation in Wichit early on 12 August 2026, citing loud exhausts and alleged racing modifications.
3,000 methamphetamine pills and handgun seized in Pa Khlok arrest
District officers working with Thalang Police Station arrested a man in Pa Khlok and seized methamphetamine, a pistol and ammunition, according to an official report.
Fire damages luxury villa in Kamala
A fire damaged the third floor of a three-storey villa in Kamala. No one was staying there and no injuries were reported.
Phuket police find no new lion attack after viral photo
Chalong police inspected two lion businesses after photos linked to an alleged attack on a Chinese tourist circulated online, finding valid licences and animal records.
Ukrainian man wanted by Interpol arrested in Phuket
Phuket Immigration Police arrested a Ukrainian man identified as Mr Yeken on 11 August after an investigation into an alleged cryptocurrency fraud network.
Phuket sweep seizes crystal meth, pills and firearms as authorities report 19 suspects
Security operations across Phuket from 6 to 10 August 2026 resulted in drug and firearm seizures, arrests and referrals for rehabilitation, authorities reported.
Myanmar student expelled after reported school restroom fight in Phuket
A school in Choeng Thale, Phuket, has expelled a Myanmar student after a six-student fight in a restroom on 5 August, according to a report.
UPDATE: Phuket checkpoint search finds firearm and ammunition under BMW seat
Officials detained a 29-year-old driver after finding a CZ firearm, magazines and 9mm ammunition beneath a BMW’s driver’s seat at a Koh Kaew checkpoint; reports differ on whether 30 or 28 rounds were found.