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Russian Arrested in Phuket for ATM Withdrawals Linked to Call Center Scam

Phuket — Police have arrested a 41‑year‑old Russian national, Mr. Anton, accused of playing a key role in a transnational call center fraud ring. The Phuket Provincial Investigation Division told the Phuket Express that…

French National Arrested in Phuket for Assault Thai During Songkran

Phuket— Police in Patong have arrested a French man accused of violently assaulting a Thai national during the Songkran festival earlier this month. The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that the confrontation took…

Police deem fatal condo fall a suicide, motive remains unclear

The man died after falling from The Field Phuket condominium in Moo 4, Wichit, on Sunday afternoon (Apr 20).

Runaway truck crashes into minibus and resort wall in Kata

The incident occurred at 3:20pm on Kata Noi Rd, according to a report filed with Karon Police.

Frenchman files counter complaint after his arrest for assaulting Phuket man

A Frenchman filed a counter complaint after he was arrested yesterday, April 21, for assaulting a Thai man during Songkran celebrations in Phuket on April 12. The foreigner claimed the Thai man started the altercation…

Foreigner critically injured after falling off motorbike in Patong

The incident occurred at about 11:50pm, with Patong Police receiving the report shortly afterwards, according to an official report.

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Russian suspect arrested in Phuket over scam cash withdrawals

Police in Phuket arrested a Russian national yesterday, April 20, in connection with a call centre scam after he was found withdrawing funds linked to fraudulent operations. The suspect, identified as 41 year old Anton…

Russian arrested for withdraws from mule accounts

Police from the Phuket Provincial Police Investigation Division confirmed the arrest of Anton Kurchenko, 41, at an apartment in Rawai on Sunday (Apr 20).

Patong Police target ‘troublemaking’ tourists

The stepped-up response follows an Apr 17 meeting of local agencies, where Kathu District Palad Thamrong Chuayaksorn instructed officials to take stricter action against foreign tourists exhibiting inappropriate…

Phuket traffic police officer injured in U-turn collision

Pol Sgt Maj Katapong Saiwijit, 32, a traffic squad leader with Phuket City Police, was injured in the incident, which occurred at about 8:30pm on the inbound lanes in Ratsada.