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Police policy board member proposes seven urgent measures to ‘reset Phuket’

A National Police Policy Committee member has proposed seven urgent measures to tackle grey capital, nominee real estate activity and systemic governance problems in Phuket, saying the island’s troubles now affect Thailand’s international credibility.

Phuket Provincial Police

Two arrested in Ratsada raid as Phuket police seize 1.2kg of crystal meth

Phuket police arrested two men in a Ratsada drug raid and seized 1,195.19 grammes of crystal meth and 1,794 methamphetamine pills, while a third suspect remains at large.

Tha Chatchai Police

Kazakhstani woman arrested after blocking Phuket road and crashing into motorcycle, van

Police said the 30-year-old Kazakhstani woman blocked traffic in Mai Khao before driving off and crashing into a motorcycle and a van, with two people injured.

Nine Foreign Suspects Arrested in Phuket Nominee Land Ownership Crackdown

Phuket arrests nine foreigners as Thai authorities expand nominee land probe

Thai authorities said nine foreign suspects were arrested in Phuket and land holdings worth about 231 million baht were targeted in a phase 3 nominee crackdown, with new details identifying a searched hotel in Patong and the role of 49 companies in the probe.

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UPDATE: Thailand police say Phuket crackdown phase 3 targeted 77 firms and land worth 1.053 billion baht

Thai police said phase 3 of a crackdown on suspected foreign nominee networks in Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi involved more than 500 officers, 59 arrest warrants, 60 search warrants and land and structures worth 1.053 billion baht.

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Phuket police arrest woman in Phuket Town drug bust

A 44-year-old woman was arrested in Phuket Town after officers seized crystal methamphetamine and methamphetamine tablets, authorities said.

Police say alleged affair with wife led to fatal shooting

Police say alleged affair with wife led to fatal shooting

Police say an alleged affair between a fitness trainer and a man’s wife led to a fatal shooting, though the source provides no further confirmed details.

via Cherng Talay Police

Cherng Talay police investigate charity posts showing apparent rifle

Cherng Talay police are investigating Facebook posts under the name “Phuket Bangtao Charity” that showed a man holding what appeared to be a rifle while seeking donations.

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South Sudanese Man Arrested for Allegedly Working Without Permit at Thalang Mall Restaurant

A 19-year-old South Sudanese man was arrested at a restaurant in a Thalang shopping mall after Phuket labor inspectors said he was working without a valid permit.

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16 Chinese nationals and 62 Myanmar workers arrested at Phuket villa construction site

A raid at a luxury villa construction site in Cherng Talay led to the arrest of 16 Chinese nationals accused of working on tourist visas and 62 Myanmar workers accused of illegal entry.

Mueang Phuket District office

UPDATE: Interior Ministry orders Phuket land probe and action against over 200 foreign-owned companies

Thailand’s Interior Ministry has ordered the Department of Lands to work with Phuket authorities on a land ownership probe and take civil and criminal action against more than 200 foreign-owned companies, expanding an earlier provincial investigation into suspected nominee arrangements.