Phuket Andaman Sea waters face thunderstorms and waves above 2 metres
The Thai Meteorological Department has warned of thunderstorms across the Andaman Sea on 15 October, with waves rising above 2 metres in storm conditions.
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UPDATE: Chinese national arrested in Phuket after 1,793-day visa overstay
A 55-year-old Chinese man identified as Mr Wang was arrested in Phuket after immigration checks found a 1,793-day overstay; reports differ on whether the rental room was in Karon or Kata.
UPDATE: Phuket Town raid in Suan Luang seizes methamphetamine, ketamine and ecstasy
A Phuket Provincial Administration task force arrested one suspect and seized methamphetamine, crystal methamphetamine, ecstasy, ketamine and ketamine-laced e-cigarette pods during a raid in Phuket Town’s Suan Luang area on 15 October 2026.
Wichit police investigate three electrical cable theft cases after arrest
Police are investigating whether a 32-year-old man arrested in Wichit is linked to three reported electrical cable thefts.
Portuguese woman detained in Phuket after 1,807-day overstay
Immigration officers detained a Portuguese woman at a Ko Kaeo restaurant after finding she had overstayed her permission to remain by 1,807 days.
Phuket Marriott announces Christmas and New Year programme at Merlin Beach
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach will offer festive dining, family activities and a New Year’s Eve gala at Tri-Trang Beach.
Portuguese woman arrested in Phuket after 1,807-day overstay
Immigration officers arrested a Portuguese woman at a restaurant in Ko Kaeo after finding she had remained in Thailand nearly five years beyond her permitted stay.
Phuket police seize 22 modified vehicles in Vegetarian Festival crackdown
Police took 22 youths in for questioning and record-keeping after seizing modified vehicles near Saphan Hin during the Vegetarian Festival.
Kamala police officer found dead in pickup at market car park
A police officer was found dead in his pickup at Maphrao Market in Kamala on 12 October 2026, with forensic officers investigating the cause.
Foreign tourist couple accused of shoplifting in Phuket
Two foreign tourists have been accused of stealing from shops in Patong and Rawai, although the allegations have not been confirmed by police.
Police inspect nine motorcycles after late-night youth gathering in Wichit
Wichit police found 12 people under 18 and took nine motorcycles for inspection during a 2.30am operation at Laem Din So viewpoint on 11 October.