crime-safety

Phuket tourists arrested after soaking police at Songkran command post

Patong police have arrested a group of foreign tourists after video footage showed them directing high-pressure water guns at officers on duty during the Songkran festival in Patong, Phuket, on April 13. The incident…

Phuket locals call for tougher action on foreigners with disruptive behaviour during Songkran

A group of foreigners in Phuket is facing public criticism after reports of aggressive behaviour during Songkran Festival, including blocking roads, harassing motorists and inappropriate conduct towards women. Officers…

Truck driver arrested after B1.3mn Phuket fuel theft

Truck driver arrested after B1.3mn Phuket fuel theft — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Frenchmen arrested over Songkran assault in Patong

Frenchmen arrested over Songkran assault in Patong — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

French Tourists Arrested in Patong For Violent Songkran Assault

French Tourists Arrested in Patong For Violent Songkran Assault — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Patong Police Detain Seven French Tourists Over Songkran  Disruption

Patong – Patong police have confirmed the arrest of seven French nationals after they were found obstructing traffic while celebrating Songkran on Prachanukhro Road near the Malin Market. The Patong Police told the…

Phuket police arrest 7 foreign tourists over Songkran water attack on motorist

Phuket police have arrested seven foreign tourists after a viral clip showed a group surrounding and spraying water at a van driver in Patong during Songkran celebrations. According to Patong Police Station, the…

Patong Police explain the chase of 7 tourists was due to spraying water and disturbing others

Patong Police explain the chase of 7 tourists was due to spraying water and disturbing others — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Patong Police arrest foreign tourist for using a high-pressure water gun to spray officers while on duty.

Patong Police arrest foreign tourist for using a high-pressure water gun to spray officers while on duty. — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Songkran Seven Days of Danger Road Campaign Starts, and Much More

Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, April 6th to Sunday, April 12h 2026. They are not in any particular level of importance but are…

Malaysian big bike caravan invades Phuket, adds color to Songkran 2026; police strictly enforce traffic discipline

Malaysian big bike caravan invades Phuket, adds color to Songkran 2026; police strictly enforce traffic discipline — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.