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.
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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.
Thalang police prepare for holiday traffic and road safety operation
Traffic police, emergency teams and partner agencies have assembled in Thalang for increased travel during the July 25-30 holiday period.
UPDATE: Phuket authorities inspect Patong Chabad House over licences and land ownership
Authorities inspected the Chabad House in Patong on 26 July, examining licences, fundraising, religious use and land ownership arrangements.
Kathu police hunt three suspects after four motorcycles slashed
Police in Kathu are investigating the vandalism of four motorcycles outside a repair shop after CCTV showed three youths involved in the incident.
Four Phuket Town cannabis shops face licence revocation
Officials said four of six cannabis shops inspected in Phuket Town breached legal requirements and would have their licences revoked.
Two killed in suspected drink-driving crash in Phuket’s Thalang district
A pickup truck driven by a 42-year-old Myanmar national allegedly struck several motorcycles in Thalang on 25 July. Two people died and three were injured; the vehicle’s Thai owner has given B100,000 to each bereaved family.
UPDATE: South African tourist arrested after ammunition found at Phuket airport
A 27-year-old South African tourist was arrested at Phuket International Airport after six rounds of ammunition and a firearm magazine were found in his luggage during screening.