crime-safety

British man seriously injured in Soi Ta-iad clash as Phuket police investigate

A British man suffered a serious slash wound in a fight with a Thai man on Soi Ta-iad in Chalong late on June 14, and police say they are still trying to establish how the confrontation escalated.

Five Omani tourists injured as tuk-tuk overturns on Patong Hill

A tuk-tuk overturned on Patong Hill at 8:18pm, leaving five Omani tourists with minor injuries and prompting a negligent driving charge against the driver.

Foreigner allegedly armed with knife and pipe wounded in Phuket confrontation

A foreign national allegedly armed with a knife and iron pipe caused panic in Phuket on June 13 before being wounded in a confrontation with a local instructor, according to the source.

Police seize six modified motorcycles in Wichit street-racing crackdown

Police in Wichit seized six modified motorcycles in an overnight street-racing crackdown after residents complained about noise and dangerous riding near Laem Dinso and along Sakdidech Rd.

British boxer critically injured after falling from tuk tuk in Phuket, police say

Police in Phuket are seeking a tuk tuk driver after British boxer Colin Kearney was critically injured in a fall from the vehicle on Phra Baramee Road, according to investigators.

Phuket police investigate tuk-tuk driver after British boxer, 22, suffers critical fall

Phuket police are investigating a tuk-tuk driver after a 22-year-old British boxer was critically injured in a fall from a moving vehicle during a fare dispute on June 14.

Phuket police identify tuk-tuk driver in case of British tourist found critically injured on Patong road

A 29-year-old British tourist was found critically injured on a Patong road and taken to Vachira Phuket Hospital in a coma, while police identified a tuk-tuk driver allegedly linked to abandoning him at the scene.

UPDATE: Russian fugitive wanted over B150mn fraud arrested in Phuket

Thai police said a Russian man identified only as Igor was arrested at a luxury villa in Phuket on Saturday, June 13, under an Interpol Red Notice over alleged fraud and document forgery causing more than 150 million baht in losses.

Phuket police pursue 64-year-old man over Monkey Hill forest encroachment

Phuket City Police said a complaint filed on June 11 led to the prosecution of a 64-year-old man over alleged encroachment on protected forest land at Khao Toh Sae, or Monkey Hill.

Phuket Unveils Plan for New Cherng Talay Police Station

Phuket authorities have unveiled plans for a new police station in Cherng Talay, with state-approved land set aside for a headquarters, housing and support facilities.

Myanmar Worker Arrested in Phuket Murder Case After 10-Day Manhunt

A Myanmar worker accused of fatally stabbing a fellow worker in Phuket was arrested in Phatthalung after more than 10 days on the run, police said.