Wichit police officer injured in crash with stopped pickup
Traffic officer Pol Sgt Maj Apisit Thipsrinimit was injured when his police motorcycle struck a pickup stopped for a U-turn on Thep Anusorn Rd.
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Police seize meth and gun from car at Phuket checkpoint
A 31-year-old Phuket resident was arrested after officers found crystal meth, methamphetamine pills and a revolver hidden in a car door panel.
Phuket police station pilots Thailand’s first Dolphin AI water-rescue robot
The autonomous robot, deployed at Cherng Talay Police Station, can work with CCTV and sensors to detect incidents and move towards people in danger without waiting for an officer’s command.
Two tourists detained after alleged shirt theft at Patong market
An Instagram post says two tourists were detained after an alleged shirt theft and violent confrontation at a market in Patong, Phuket.
Motorcyclist dies after crashing into roadside planter in Thalang
A motorcyclist died after his Honda Click crashed into a roadside planter on Thepkrasattri Road in Srisoonthorn, Thalang, police said.
Swedish woman wanted under Interpol notice arrested in Phuket
Thai immigration officers arrested a Swedish woman in Wichit after authorities said she was wanted over alleged telephone scams that caused more than B60 million in losses.
Patong police arrest three foreign nationals over immigration overstays
Patong police arrested three foreign nationals on 4 August in an operation targeting suspected violations of Thailand’s immigration laws.
Swedish woman wanted under Interpol Red Notice arrested in Phuket
Phuket Immigration arrested a Swedish woman identified as Felicia over alleged fraud involving 163 transactions and losses exceeding B60 million.
Instagram post says tourist took cannabis jar from Phuket shop
A tourist was recorded on CCTV taking a jar of cannabis from a Phuket shop on July 24, according to an Instagram post.
Officials raid Rawai hookah venue and arrest two suspects
Officials arrested two people and seized hookah tobacco and equipment valued at more than B500,000 during a raid in Rawai on 3 August.
Family appeals for help locating missing South African tourist in Phuket
Michal Gaziel said her brother Michael went missing while staying in Phuket and urged residents to report possible sightings to the foreign police.