crime-safety

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.

South African woman arrested at Phuket airport with 16kg of heroin hidden in pet food bags

Police in Phuket said a 32-year-old South African woman, identified as Buhle Jali, was arrested at the airport on June 11 after about 16kg of heroin was allegedly found hidden in pet food bags inside her suitcase.

Three smugglers caught at Phuket airport, including woman with 16kg of heroin

Customs officials at Phuket airport arrested a South African woman allegedly carrying 16 kilogrammes of heroin to Uganda and two Uzbek nationals found with 35 used mobile phones.

Police investigate violent brawl after traffic crash on Phuket road

Police are investigating a violent roadside brawl on Sri Sunthorn Road in Phuket after a minor traffic collision escalated into a physical confrontation.

Phuket police arrest 64-year-old man over forest encroachment at Khao To Sae

A 64-year-old man has been arrested in Phuket after investigators linked him to the clearing of more than 4 rai of protected forest land at Khao To Sae, where officials also found a house-like structure and water tank.

Seven arrested in two days as Phuket illegal hotel crackdown continues

Officials arrested four more suspected illegal hotel operators in Patong on Thursday, bringing the total detained in Phuket to seven after earlier raids in Karon and Rawai.

Phuket Tourist Police say viral tuk-tuk video showed dancing, not sexual activity

Phuket Tourist Police said a viral tuk-tuk video did not show sexual activity, concluding after a review of the full footage that the tourists were dancing and playfully interacting to music.

Phuket governor tells military officers island’s strength is its flexibility

Phuket Governor Nirat told military and civilian officers that the island’s economic resilience depends on flexibility in tourism markets, reliable air links and strong inter-agency cooperation.