UPDATE: DSI arrests foreign suspect in Phuket luxury villa nominee
Thailand’s DSI said it arrested foreign suspect Mr Ajeed at Suvarnabhumi Airport on July 8 in a Phuket luxury villa nominee-business case and will take him to prosecutors on July 9.
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Police seize 2,313 meth pills in Thalang anti-drug operation
Police in Thalang arrested three suspects and seized 2,313 methamphetamine pills in a Pa Khlok operation under the Operation 90 Days anti-drug campaign.
UPDATE: Russian man arrested at Phuket airport with 17.6kg of cannabis
A 30-year-old Russian man was arrested at Phuket International Airport after customs officers and Sakhu police found 17.6kg of cannabis flowers and resin concealed in two wheeled suitcases.
UPDATE: Phuket police say Russian cash-withdrawal network used QR-code ATM transactions tied to online scam accounts
Phuket police said Russian suspects in a scam-linked cash-withdrawal case used cardless ATM transactions via QR codes, as investigators traced funds from Thai mule accounts linked to online fraud victims including a Bangkok company.
Patong Police investigate jet-ski operator assault complaint involving American tourist
Patong Police are investigating a jet-ski operator’s complaint that he was assaulted by an American tourist after a dispute over alleged damage to rental watercraft.
Phuket launches 90-day anti-drugs campaign through Sept. 30
Phuket officials have launched a 90-day anti-drugs campaign running through Sept. 30, with police and other agencies targeting trafficking, local dealers and drug-related offenses across the island.
UPDATE: Belgian woman arrested at Phuket Airport with 31.7kg of cannabis
Thai authorities said they arrested a 21-year-old Belgian woman at Phuket Airport after finding 31.7kg of cannabis in two suitcases bound for a flight to Paris.
Phuket police arrest fugitive accused of abducting and assaulting ex-girlfriend
Phuket police arrested a fugitive wanted in Ranong after a woman accused her former boyfriend of threatening her with weapons, stealing cash, detaining her and repeatedly assaulting her.
British businessman faces deportation after Phuket tuk-tuk fare dispute
A British businessman accused of attacking a Phuket tuk-tuk driver in a 300 baht fare dispute is being held in custody pending deportation after immigration officers revoked his business visa.
Petrol station worker arrested over alleged theft of 4,000 litres of fuel in Phuket
A petrol station worker wanted over the alleged theft of about 4,000 litres of fuel from a Phuket delivery has been arrested in Bangkok, police said.
Police investigate brawl involving British tourists and Thai women at Patong nightclub
Patong police are investigating a fight at Illuzion nightclub involving two British tourists and three Thai women, with officers identifying all five and reviewing CCTV footage as the inquiry continues.