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Three foreigners arrested at Phuket airport with 38 untaxed mobile phones

Three foreign nationals were arrested at Phuket International Airport after customs officers found 38 untaxed mobile phones in their luggage in the arrivals terminal on May 28.

Indian Man Arrested on Koh Phangan for Visa Overstay, Drug Offenses After Firearms Videos Surface

Police on Koh Phangan arrested a 33-year-old Indian man on visa overstay and drug charges after online videos showed him firing firearms, authorities said.

Phuket officials investigate tourists seen handling sea turtle near Cape Panwa

Authorities are investigating foreign tourists seen in a viral video handling a sea turtle near Cape Panwa in Phuket, after the footage sparked debate over possible harm to protected marine wildlife.

Australian tourist found dead in Phuket condominium room

Police in Phuket are investigating the death of 27-year-old Australian Christopher Kazantzidis, whose body was found in a condominium room, with white powder seized for forensic testing.

Intoxicated Foreigner Walks Into Traffic on Phuket Road, Sparking Outrage

Drunk foreigner sparks outrage after walking into traffic 🚦 A foreign man who appeared intoxicated created a dangerous situation for road users by walking back and forth in the middle of traffic in Phuket, Thailand. The…

Swedish tourist sought after alleged assault on hotel staff in Patong

Swedish tourist hunted for 'attacking hotel staff' 🇸🇪 Authorities are searching for a Swedish tourist who allegedly assaulted a staff member at the Patong Platinum Hotel in Phuket, Thailand. Footage captured by an…

Video of foreigner dancing on Phuket road median raises safety concerns

PHUKET — A video showing a foreign man dancing on a road median at a busy intersection in Phuket has sparked criticism and concern among social media users over road safety. The clip, shared on Facebook on 17 May by…

Thai PM visits Koh Phangan over illegal foreign business concerns

Koh Phangan, Surat Thani – Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrived on Koh Phangan today to tackle foreigners illegally running businesses, where he was warmly welcomed by Surat Thani Governor…

Surat Thani reports 2,600-plus criminal cases involving foreigners

Surat Thani – Surat Thani’s provincial authorities have unveiled the results of a sweeping crackdown on foreign nationals violating Thai laws, with more than 2,600 cases recorded over the past seven months, led by…

Phuket police report 3,484 foreign suspects in cases since Jan. 2025

The figures were reported by Phuket Provincial Police Chief Sinlert Sukhum as the Prime Minister travelled to Bang Tao Beach to address longstanding complaints over encroachment on public land.

Police investigate Chinese tourists over parrotfish spearfishing at Kata

The investigation was launched at 6:30pm on Sunday (May 10) after a social media post alleged that a group of foreigners, believed to be Chinese tourists, were seen diving at night and using spearguns to catch…