Myanmar national detained over unlicensed childcare centre in Phuket
Wichit police detained a 40-year-old Myanmar woman after inspecting an unauthorised childcare facility in a rented row house following complaints from local residents.
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Two held after Chinese tourist escapes alleged abduction in Kamphaeng Phet
Police arrested two Thai men and are searching for two others after a Chinese tourist escaped from a car during a pursuit in Kamphaeng Phet.
Former police officer arrested in Mai Khao over alleged B7 million embezzlement
A former police officer accused of transferring more than B7 million in government funds into his personal account has been arrested in Mai Khao, Thalang.
UPDATE: CCTV installer arrested after alleged Phuket theft spree and police chase
Police say a CCTV installer wanted on two arrest warrants was arrested after a 25 August chase in Chalong and linked to five alleged thefts across Phuket.
Thailand targets nominee businesses in tourist areas under new crime measures
The Thai government has announced measures covering nationality fraud, nominee businesses, illegal firearms and narcotics, with stricter enforcement planned in tourist areas including Phuket.
Vietnamese fugitive arrested in Phuket on Interpol Red Notice
Phuket Immigration police arrested a 24-year-old Vietnamese man in Patong over alleged fraud and embezzlement involving millions of baht.
UPDATE: Phuket authorities raid hookah venues in Cherng Talay and Phuket Town
Raids in Cherng Talay and Phuket Town led to two arrests and the seizure of about 3,645 grammes of hookah tobacco, 47 hookah sets and related equipment; the Cherng Talay venue was also suspected of operating as an unlicensed entertainment venue.
UPDATE: Patong forum on foreign tourist conduct goes ahead after police approval
The 28 August forum at Loma Park in Patong heard residents and operators raise allegations about foreign-tourist conduct and foreign-owned businesses, while Phuket MP Chalermphong Saengdee called for due process.
Illegal hookah shop shut down in Phuket
Authorities seized 32 hookah sets from a tourist-oriented shop in Muang district and arrested its manager.
UPDATE: Teen gang arrested after Patong shooting
A 17-year-old student was seriously injured and a 15-year-old boy hurt in a Patong shooting on 22 August; police later reported that a teen gang had been arrested, but the suspected shooter’s status was not specified.
Swedish murder suspect arrested in Bangkok after entering Thailand through Phuket
Thai immigration police arrested a Swedish murder suspect in Bangkok after he previously entered Thailand through Phuket and hid on Koh Samui, authorities said.