Russian woman dies after fall from Kathu condominium
A Russian woman, 32, died after falling from a condominium building in Kathu, and police have opened an investigation into the incident.
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Transformer explosion damages Patong restaurant in fire
A transformer explosion sparked a fire that extensively damaged the four-unit Zaap Rang Saeng Khong restaurant on Phra Metta Road in Patong, with no injuries reported.
Tha Chatchai checkpoint bust nets 202 meth pills
Police at Phuket’s Tha Chatchai checkpoint arrested a 37-year-old man after finding 202 methamphetamine pills hidden in a pickup truck during a vehicle inspection.
Marine police intercept illegal fishing tour off Phuket with unauthorised Starlink equipment
Marine police off Phuket intercepted an alleged illegal fishing tour for Chinese tourists on June 25 and found unauthorised Starlink equipment on board, according to the source.
French national arrested in Phuket on Interpol Red Notice requested by Luxembourg
Thai law enforcement officers have detained a 29-year-old French national in Phuket under an Interpol Red Notice issued at the request of Luxembourg authorities. The arrest was carried out by the Crime Suppression Division Region 8.
Two suspects face charges over alleged illegal occupation of protected land in Rawai
Rawai Municipality has filed a police complaint against two suspects after officials found about seven rai of protected public land in the Phromthep Animal Grazing Area had allegedly been illegally cleared, occupied and built on.
Smuggled cigarettes seized in parcel inspection at Rawai Post Office
Phuket officials seized 2,000 packs of smuggled cigarettes from suspicious parcels inspected at Rawai Post Office and said the investigation is continuing.
Foreign man accused of evading 300-baht tuk tuk fare and attacking driver in Phuket
A foreign man allegedly refused to pay a 300-baht tuk tuk fare in Phuket and attacked the Thai driver, who suffered a mouth wound requiring 10 stitches.
Two Uzbek men arrested with 31.53kg of cannabis at Phuket airport
Customs officers at Phuket International Airport arrested two Uzbek men after finding 31.53kg of cannabis products in their suitcases during departure baggage inspections on July 1.
Video shows security guards allegedly beating foreign tourist outside Phuket nightclub
A video posted online shows security guards allegedly beating a foreign tourist outside an entertainment venue in Phuket.
British tourist arrested after alleged drunken crash and police chase in Phuket
A British tourist was arrested in Phuket after an alleged drunken crash through road barriers and a five-kilometer police chase.