Police identify suspect in fatal Koh Kaew hit-and-run
Police have identified and questioned a suspected driver after Russian national Irina Sukhorukova, 42, was killed on Thepkrasattri Rd in Koh Kaew.
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Four foreign nationals arrested at Phuket Airport over alleged cannabis smuggling
Three Swiss and French nationals were arrested at Phuket Airport after more than 33.6kg of cannabis was allegedly found in four suitcases, according to a CrimeAsia report.
Moroccan national injured in Patong crash as Thai motorcyclist dies in separate accident
A Moroccan pedestrian was injured in a pickup-truck collision in Patong, while a Thai motorcyclist died after crashing into a drainage ditch in Kamala.
Police prevent woman’s suicide attempt on Phuket bridge
Police calmed and escorted an unnamed Thai woman from the Thao Thepkasattri Bridge after she parked her black Mercedes-Benz in the middle of the crossing.
Ice cream vendor arrested after tourists assaulted at Kata Beach
A 30-year-old man was detained at Kata Beach after two tourists suffered minor facial injuries in an assault, Karon Police said.
48-hour alcohol sales ban under way in Phuket and nationwide
Police have reminded businesses that alcohol sales are prohibited from 29 to 30 July, with limited exemptions for licensed entertainment venues, hotels and international airports.
Foreign tourists reported in street brawl in Phuket
An Instagram post published on 28 July 2026 reported a physical confrontation between two groups of foreign tourists outside an apartment complex in Phuket.
UPDATE: Phuket court issues warrant for Russian suspect in B600,000 currency theft
Police say a Russian national is wanted over the alleged theft of foreign currency worth about B600,000 from a safe at a currency exchange counter in Wichit.
Four foreign tourists arrested with 33.6kg of cannabis at Phuket airport
Customs officers arrested four foreign tourists at Phuket International Airport after allegedly finding more than 33.6kg of cannabis in their luggage before departure.
Ten arrested in Phuket crackdown on cannabis and contraband
Five men and five women were detained on Bangla Road in Patong after officials seized cannabis, vaping devices and untaxed cigarettes valued at more than B200,000.
Russian organised crime suspect arrested in Chalong on extradition warrant
Thailand’s Immigration Bureau arrested a Russian national in Chalong, Phuket, on July 25 after Russian authorities sought his extradition, according to Phuket Immigration.