crime-safety

Chalong police arrest Myanmar woman over alleged grocery store work-permit violation

Police in Chalong arrested a Myanmar woman accused of selling goods and handling payments at a grocery store despite holding a work permit limited to labouring duties.

Phuket tourist police search for missing South African visitor

Phuket tourist police are seeking information on MR. MICHAEL COLLINS GAZIEL after South Africa’s embassy reported that he had lost contact with his family.

Man wanted in fraud cases arrested on Phuket tour boat

Marine police arrested a 40-year-old man on Coral Island after a methamphetamine test, then linked him to two court warrants involving alleged money-mule activity and losses exceeding B1 million.

Phuket targets unlicensed daily rentals under Hotel Act

Phuket authorities have inspected condominium and apartment properties accused of offering daily rentals without hotel licences and plan legal action against a corporate operator.

Officials raid Phuket condominiums accused of illegal daily rentals

Phuket officials inspected condominium developments in Wichit and Kamala after finding units being rented daily without hotel licences, according to an official report.

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.

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.