Three women arrested in Wichit over thefts and meth use
Police in Wichit arrested three women suspected of carrying out multiple thefts in Wichit and Chalong and using the proceeds to buy methamphetamine.
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Myanmar man found stabbed to death in Cherng Talay
Police in Cherng Talay are investigating the fatal stabbing of a 45-year-old Myanmar man whose body was found near an abandoned building on Tuesday morning.
Police hunt burglars after gold and cash worth more than 6 million baht stolen from Kathu home
Police in Kathu are investigating a burglary at a housing estate home where gold and cash worth more than 6 million baht were stolen.
Woman arrested in Patong drug sting with 5.19g of crystal meth, police say
Patong Police said a 43-year-old woman was arrested in a drug sting in Patong, with 5.19 grams of crystal meth seized and charges filed over sale, possession for sale and meth use.
Burglary at Kathu house leaves valuables worth more than B3 million missing
Police said a house in Kathu was broken into while the owner was abroad, with 33 baht-weight of gold bars, 7 baht-weight of gold jewellery and cash worth more than B3 million reported stolen.
Police track motorcycle owner after tourist seen trying to remove wheel lock in Phuket
Police recorded a motorcycle’s details and tracked its owner after a tourist was seen trying to remove a police wheel lock from a bike parked in a no-parking zone in Phuket.
Foreign tourist couple criticised over provocative tuk-tuk video in Phuket
A video shared on June 9 showed a foreign tourist couple behaving provocatively inside a moving tuk-tuk in Phuket, prompting online backlash and calls for police action.
Phuket Pride Festival 2026 opens with Patong parade to promote equality and inclusion
Phuket Pride Festival 2026 began on June 7 with a parade through Patong and Bangla Road as officials promoted equality, inclusion and Phuket’s position as a global Pride destination.
British tourist arrested after barefoot rampage in Phuket
A British tourist was arrested in Phuket after allegedly challenging people to fights, blocking traffic and forcing police to use a taser to subdue him.
Two foreign women fined 10,000 baht each after assault on Phuket bar guards
Patong police said two foreign women were fined 10,000 baht each after assaulting security guards at a bar on Bangla Road in Phuket.
Suchart says all illegally encroached land in Sirinat National Park has been seized
Environment Minister Suchart said all illegally encroached land found within Sirinat National Park in Phuket has been seized and is now under legal proceedings.