Myanmar man found dead in Rawai workers’ camp
Police in Rawai are investigating the death of a 28-year-old Myanmar worker found dead in his room at a workers’ camp, with no signs of assault reported.
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Israeli fugitive arrested on Koh Samui after drug seizure at condominium
Thai immigration police arrested a 36-year-old Israeli fugitive on Koh Samui and said a search of his condominium uncovered cocaine, ecstasy and other narcotics.
Police arrest suspect in Rawai luxury villa burglary
Phuket police arrested a 34-year-old suspect over a nighttime burglary at a luxury villa in Rawai after tracing him to a rented room in Karon.
Phuket officials arrest Chinese national accused of unlicensed tour guiding
Phuket tourism officials and tourist police arrested a Chinese national accused of guiding seven Chinese tourists without a license during a joint enforcement operation.
Patong police seize motorbike after tourist found riding without a license
Patong police said they seized a motorcycle and began legal action after a tourist was found riding near the beach at night without a valid driver’s license.
Man surrenders after knife attack at Kathu condominium leaves Phuket resident critically injured
Police said a 33-year-old man surrendered after allegedly stabbing a 39-year-old man twice in the temple at a Kathu condominium on May 26, leaving the victim critically injured.
Turkish man found dead in Kamala residence
Police said a 30-year-old Turkish man was found dead in a three-storey residence in Kamala, Phuket, on May 26, with no signs of assault or foul play.
Phuket police seize three motorcycles after suspected bypass road racing tip-off
Police in Phuket seized three motorcycles after responding to reports of teenagers allegedly gathering to race on the bypass road at about 3am.
31 suspects detained in Phuket-linked property nominee crackdown
Authorities detained 31 suspects, including British and American nationals, in a crackdown on alleged use of Thai nominees and shell companies to illegally own land in Phuket and Koh Samui.
Man survives fall from Phuket pedestrian bridge, police review CCTV
Police said CCTV footage in the Phuket bridge-fall case showed unusual behaviour by the 41-year-old man before he fell and was seriously injured.
Phuket steps up World Anti-Drug Day campaign ahead of June 26
Phuket officials have outlined provincial activities for World Anti-Drug Day on June 26, while district authorities in Thalang and Mueang reported all local leaders tested negative in surprise drug screenings.