Police arrest passenger at Phuket checkpoint with 1,026g of crystal meth and 400 ecstasy pills
Police say a search of a passenger’s backpack at a Phuket checkpoint found more than 1kg of crystal meth and 400 MDMA pills.
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Phuket residents urged to check online investments after B260m weekly scam losses
Thai police recorded 6,060 online-fraud complaints nationwide from August 9-15, with women and people aged 21-30 among the most frequently victimised groups.
Four improvised guns and 22 rounds seized in Phuket’s Rassada raid
A 21-year-old Thai man was arrested after authorities seized four improvised firearms and 22 rounds of ammunition in Rassada, Phuket.
Man arrested in Patong hotel with 903 meth pills
Patong police arrested a man after finding 903 methamphetamine pills, 11.73 grams of crystal methamphetamine and B70,000 in a hotel room.
Thai police committee to seek DSI briefing on Phuket MP’s alleged nominee-company links
Thailand’s House Committee on Police plans to invite the Department of Special Investigation to explain allegations involving Phuket MP Somchat Techathaworncharoen.
Homemade firearms seized in Ratsada raid
A Phuket Provincial Administration special operations unit seized four homemade firearms and ammunition during a raid in Ratsada.
UPDATE: Four Phuket shooting ranges inspected in Chalong and Rawai
Four shooting ranges in Chalong and Rawai were inspected on 19 August as Phuket’s province-wide checks continued; no violations or irregularities were publicly disclosed.
Video reportedly shows tourist assaulted by nightclub guards in Phuket
An Instagram video reportedly shows a tourist being punched, kicked and struck with batons by nightclub security guards in Phuket’s Soi Bangla district.
Phuket ride-hailing rider seriously injured in collision with foreign driver
A Thai motorcyclist working for a ride-hailing application suffered a fractured leg and dislocated hip after a foreign driver allegedly drove against traffic in Phuket. He says he has received no compensation.
UPDATE: Two Emirati men face multiple charges after alleged Kathu checkpoint pursuit
Two Emirati men arrested after allegedly fleeing a Kathu checkpoint and causing a police officer to crash now face multiple charges, according to a later report.
Phuket reports 33 firearms cases and 376 drug cases in security operation
Authorities reported 33 firearms-related cases and 376 drug cases in Phuket, with drugs and assets worth B3.69 million seized.