crime-safety

Thalang Police Arrest Man Accused of Stealing More Than 140 Pieces of Underwear

Thalang police arrested a 29-year-old man accused of stealing more than 140 pieces of women’s and men’s underwear, along with jewelry, wallets, identity cards and other valuables, in Phuket.

Thalang Police Step Up Fire Safety Inspections at Phuket Entertainment Venues

Thalang Police led a joint inspection of four establishments as Phuket authorities intensified fire safety checks at entertainment venues, hotels and restaurants following a deadly Bangkok fire.

Five Phuket drug operations seize 5,352 meth pills and 363.76g of crystal meth

Authorities seized 5,352 ya bah pills and 363.76g of crystal meth in five Phuket drug operations conducted from July 11 to 16, with arrests reported in Thalang, Kathu and Koh Kaew.

Phuket Governor Honors Young Musician Nene Royal for International Achievements

Phuket Governor Chotnarin Kerdsom has honored 16-year-old musician Nene Royal for her international achievements, including advancing on America’s Got Talent after receiving four “Yes” votes.

Phuket Authorities Seize 23 Jet Skis and Fine Illegal Operators Up to 10,000 Baht

Phuket authorities seized 23 jet skis and fined illegal operators the maximum 10,000 baht per case after finding vessels being used without proper licenses.

Myanmar Man Arrested in Phuket for Illegal Food Delivery Work

Phuket Tourist Police arrested a Myanmar national accused of working illegally as a motorcycle food delivery rider. He was detained at about 2:10 p.m. on July 15 and transferred to investigators for legal proceedings.

Wichit Officials Inspect Four Entertainment Venues for Fire Safety Compliance

Wichit officials inspected four entertainment venues on July 15 and found no legal violations, while reviewing fire extinguishers, emergency exits and other safety measures.

Australian man allegedly flees Phuket scene after assaulting foreign motorcyclist

An Australian man allegedly punched another foreign motorcyclist after a collision and compensation dispute in Rawai, Phuket, before fleeing on his motorcycle, according to the Phuket Times Facebook page.

Phuket cracks down on illegal jet ski operations, seizes 23 vessels

Phuket’s Regional Marine Office seized 23 vessels and imposed fines of up to 10,000 baht as part of a crackdown on illegal jet ski operations aimed at improving marine safety and tourist confidence.

Nine arrested over alleged forest encroachment in Karon

Nine people were arrested after authorities found eight houses and animal enclosures allegedly built on protected forest land in Karon, Phuket. The suspects face charges under the National Forest Reserve Act and the Forestry Act.

Phuket jet-ski crackdown finds 23 unlicensed operators, each fined B10,000

Marine inspectors and Marine Police found 23 jet-ski operators using vessels without the required licence around Koh Siray on July 15. Each was fined B10,000, the maximum penalty under Section 9 of the Thai Maritime Navigation Act.