Phuket knife attack, Patong scam crackdown and mudslide lead May 5 news
1- Chinese woman, child injured in domestic dispute knife attack
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Phuket police seize 6.198 kg of heroin hidden in Thai clothing bound for Australia
Phuket police seize 6.198 kg of heroin hidden in Thai clothing bound for Australia — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.
Phuket man says cash-display scam outside bank cost him 58,000 baht
A Thai man lost 58,000 baht to a group of foreign suspects outside a bank in the city centre of Phuket last night, May 4, after reportedly showing cash to a foreign woman. The victim shared details of the incident with…
Foreign scammer uses confusion trick to steal cash from Phuket restaurants
At least three restaurant owners in Phuket fell victim to a foreign scammer who reportedly used confusion tactics to take money from the victims. A restaurant owner in Phuket, identified as Benz Paitoon, shared details…
Phuket police arrest couple after viral tuktuk indecency video
Tuktuk couple arrested for public indecency 🚔 Police tracked down a 42-year-old Peruvian woman and a 41-year-old Spanish man following a viral video showing them engaging in lewd acts on a moving tuktuk in Phuket…
Chinese woman, son injured in Chalong domestic dispute knife attack
Officers from Chalong Police were called to a house at Smart@Chalong housing estate in Moo 5, Chalong, at about 6:45am following a report of a violent domestic dispute involving a knife.
Foreign couple held over sex act in moving tuk tuk in Patong
A foreign couple was held yesterday, May 4, after they were caught on a viral video engaging in sexual activity while travelling on tuk tuk in the Patong area of Phuket. A Phuket tuk tuk incident involving a foreign…
Patong police detain couple after indecent act on Phuket tuk-tuk
Patong police detain couple after indecent act on Phuket tuk-tuk — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.
Foreign couple accused of using fake payment slips at Phuket eateries
Foreign couple uses fake payment slips for free meals in Phuket 🍽️ A warning is circulating among restaurant owners regarding a foreign tourist couple tricking local eateries into providing free meals in Phuket…
Three foreign dine-and-dash cases reported across Phuket in one weekend
Three dine-and-dash incidents involving foreign tourists were reported in Phuket around the same time, raising concerns among local business operators and prompting calls for action from police and officials. The first…
Patong beach crackdown targets donation scammers and illegal vendors
The arrests were made on Friday (May 1) during a joint operation led by Patong Municipality and Patong Police, targeting individuals soliciting donations without official permission.