Man, 89, dies after being hit crossing road in Thalang
An 89-year-old man died after being hit by a motorcycle while crossing Thepkrasattri Rd in Thalang, with police continuing their investigation into the crash.
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Hong Kong court jails gang member in case linked to Phuket massage job scam
A Hong Kong court has jailed a gang member in a prostitution case involving two Thai women, including one who was referred to a massage therapist job in Phuket before being trafficked to Hong Kong.
Five Boat Crew Members Test Positive for Illegal Drugs at Phuket Pier
Phuket Marine Police arrested five boat crew members after random drug tests at a local pier found methamphetamine use, according to authorities.
Phuket police arrest 27-year-old suspect in series of burglaries
Phuket police said they arrested a 27-year-old suspect accused of a string of thefts and burglaries in Wichit, Kathu and other parts of the island.
Phuket screens 2,000 foreign workers, finds 39 violations in island-wide crackdown
Phuket authorities screened more than 2,000 people on the first day of an island-wide labor and immigration crackdown, recording 39 violations and expanding raids to markets, beaches and construction sites.
British driver arrested after alleged drink-driving crash at Chalong Circle
A British driver was arrested after allegedly crashing into barriers at Chalong Circle in Phuket, with police saying a breath test showed a blood alcohol level of 0.184% BAC.
Karon Municipality files complaints against illegal beach vendors
Karon Municipality says it has begun legal action against unlicensed beach vendors after inspections found 45 businesses at Kata Beach and 42 along Karon Beach operating without permission.
Phuket drug probe leads to 1kg crystal meth seizure
Phuket police said an ongoing drug investigation linked to a March checkpoint bust has led to the arrest of another suspect and the seizure of about one kilogramme of crystal meth.
Royal Thai Police deputy inspector general orders Phuket crackdown on transnational crime
A senior Royal Thai Police official inspected Patong and Kamala stations and ordered tougher enforcement in Phuket against transnational crime, nominee businesses, narcotics and unfair transport practices.
Phuket fishing tour boat operators arrested in raid over alleged legal violations
Phuket authorities arrested operators of a fishing tour boat after intercepting the vessel near Dinso Cape and finding suspected licensing, tourism and satellite internet violations.
22 foreign workers detained at Chalong construction site in Phuket
Phuket officials said 22 foreign workers detained at a Chalong construction site were taken for identity checks and legal proceedings as investigators widened scrutiny to company structures and possible nominee arrangements.