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General: Urgent! Over 100 officers join forces to inspect encroachment on Phuket’s Freedom Beach reserved forest area, March 24, 2026 | 15:15

General: Urgent! Over 100 officers join forces to inspect encroachment on Phuket’s Freedom Beach reserved forest area, March 24, 2026 | 15:15 — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Nearly 3,000 Meth Pills Seized at Phuket Checkpoint

PHUKET – Phuket police intercepted a major drug haul late on March 24, 2026, when officers at the Tha Chatchai checkpoint uncovered 2,967 methamphetamine tablets hidden inside…

Thai Government Intensifies Crackdown on Nicotine Pouches Amid Widespread Illegal Sales on Social Media, Tourist Spots, and Malls

The Phuket Express -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Bangkok — The Thai government has ordered a strict enforcement drive against the sale and advertising of nicotine pouches, a tobacco-derived product that has proliferated on social…

Phuket steps up fight against illegal labour

Phuket steps up fight against illegal labour — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Foreign couple breaks into Phuket restaurant to swim and smoke cannabis

A restaurant owner in the Rawai area of Phuket reported a foreign couple to police after they were filmed entering the property without permission, using the swimming pool and consuming cannabis on-site. The owner of…

Five arrested in Freedom Beach hills raid

Five arrested in Freedom Beach hills raid — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Police yet to comment on robbery of foreigner at Phuket ATM

Police have not clarified a viral video showing three men allegedly attacking and robbing a foreigner in front of an ATM in Patong, Phuket. The footage was shared by several news outlets last week. A timestamp on the…

Dealer, users arrested in dawn raids

Dealer, users arrested in dawn raids — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Police Dismantle International Drug Syndicate, Arrest South Korean Kingpin in Phuket

The Phuket Express -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Phuket – In a big operation showing Thailand’s commitment to combating transnational crime, the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) under the Ministry of Justice…

Body of “Jordan Wright,” famous UK reality star from TOWIE, found dead in Phuket ditch; police investigating cause.

Body of “Jordan Wright,” famous UK reality star from TOWIE, found dead in Phuket ditch; police investigating cause. — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Suchart orders clearance of Freedom Beach, Phuket, reclaiming reserved forest, cracking down on encroachment and illegal collection of fees from tourists.

Suchart orders clearance of Freedom Beach, Phuket, reclaiming reserved forest, cracking down on encroachment and illegal collection of fees from tourists. — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.