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Phuket locals call for tougher action on foreigners with disruptive behaviour during Songkran

A group of foreigners in Phuket is facing public criticism after reports of aggressive behaviour during Songkran Festival, including blocking roads, harassing motorists and inappropriate conduct towards women. Officers…

Phuket Van Driver Speaks Out After Songkran Clash with Tourists

Phuket Van Driver Speaks Out After Songkran Clash with Tourists — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Interpol-wanted Swedish mafia arrested in Phuket condominium

A Swedish national wanted under an Interpol Red Notice was arrested in Phuket yesterday, April 9, for involvement in murder, illegal weapons offences, and drug trafficking in Sweden. Phuket Provincial Police carried out…

Foreign driver hits motorcycle, injures three girls in Phuket

A crash in Phuket left three Thai girls aged 14 injured after a foreign driver crossed into the opposite lane and hit a motorcycle in Sakhu subdistrict, Thalang district, at 3.15pm on April 8. CCTV footage later shared…

Foreigner speeds across lane, hits 3 Phuket girls seriously injured! Police charge only him with negligence—locals rush to donate blood to help victims

Foreigner speeds across lane, hits 3 Phuket girls seriously injured! Police charge only him with negligence—locals rush to donate blood to help victims — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Illegal Russian Tour Guide Arrested in Phuket Working on a DTV

Phuket — Phuket Tourist Police have intensified their crackdown on foreigners working illegally, arresting a Russian national who was secretly operating as a tour guide without authorization. Authorities told the Phuket…

3 foreigners caught using toy banknotes at Phuket entertainment venue

Police arrested three foreigners on April 1 after they attempted to settle a bill at an entertainment venue on Bangla Road in Phuket with toy banknotes. A staff member at the venue contacted police after detecting…

Phuket nabs Chinese fraud suspect in 5m Baht scam case

PHUKET — 1 April 2026, Immigration police in Phuket have arrested a 32-year-old Chinese man wanted on fraud charges in China, with damages estimated at more than 5 million baht. The operation follows a directive from…

Phuket man arrested for groping 4 Thai and foreign women

Police arrested a Thai man for sexually assaulting at least four Thai and foreign women in the Chalong area of Phuket throughout March. Chalong Police Station said it received four reports of sexual assault from four…

Phuket police arrest two foreigners for bike stunts

PHUKET — 25 March 2026, Two foreign men have been arrested after performing dangerous wheelie stunts on big motorcycles on a public road in Phuket, police said. The incident came to light at about 14:00 on 25 March…

Police yet to comment on robbery of foreigner at Phuket ATM

Police have not clarified a viral video showing three men allegedly attacking and robbing a foreigner in front of an ATM in Patong, Phuket. The footage was shared by several news outlets last week. A timestamp on the…