Two Arrested in Wichit Raid Over Drugs and Online Gambling
A police raid on a rental property in Wichit, Phuket, led to two arrests and the seizure of methamphetamine, crystal meth and evidence tied to online gambling.
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Police arrest Krabi man at Phuket checkpoint with meth and unregistered firearm
Police in Phuket said a 28-year-old man from Krabi was arrested at the Tha Chatchai checkpoint with 128 ya bah pills, crystal meth and an unregistered .22 caliber firearm.
Phuket provincial official and four district officers petition House panel over allegedly unfair transfers
Five Phuket administrative officials have asked a House committee to investigate transfers they say were ordered unfairly, citing a lack of proper inquiry and possible political motives linked to land cases at three beaches.
Police hunt suspect after Kathu man stabbed in dispute
Phuket police are searching for a suspect after a 29-year-old man was stabbed following a dispute that began in Kathu and continued into Patong.
Phuket tour company charged after Chinese national arrested as illegal guide
Thai tourism officials said a Phuket tour company was charged after a Chinese national was arrested at Promthep Cape for allegedly acting as a tour guide without a licence and working without a permit.
Myanmar man found dead in Rawai workers’ camp
Police in Rawai are investigating the death of a 28-year-old Myanmar worker found dead in his room at a workers’ camp, with no signs of assault reported.
Israeli fugitive arrested on Koh Samui after drug seizure at condominium
Thai immigration police arrested a 36-year-old Israeli fugitive on Koh Samui and said a search of his condominium uncovered cocaine, ecstasy and other narcotics.
Police arrest suspect in Rawai luxury villa burglary
Phuket police arrested a 34-year-old suspect over a nighttime burglary at a luxury villa in Rawai after tracing him to a rented room in Karon.
Phuket officials arrest Chinese national accused of unlicensed tour guiding
Phuket tourism officials and tourist police arrested a Chinese national accused of guiding seven Chinese tourists without a license during a joint enforcement operation.
Patong police seize motorbike after tourist found riding without a license
Patong police said they seized a motorcycle and began legal action after a tourist was found riding near the beach at night without a valid driver’s license.
Man surrenders after knife attack at Kathu condominium leaves Phuket resident critically injured
Police said a 33-year-old man surrendered after allegedly stabbing a 39-year-old man twice in the temple at a Kathu condominium on May 26, leaving the victim critically injured.