Phuket police hunt spearfishing suspects as foreign crime tally reaches 3,484
1- Police hunt Chinese tourists over parrotfish spearfishing at Kata
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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…
Phuket steps up Kata Beach patrols after tourists spear protected parrotfish
» PHUKET – Inspections are being increased at Kata Beach after a group of Chinese tourists was seen illegally spearfishing for protected parrotfish.
Authorities investigate spearfishing of protected parrotfish at Kata Beach
Phuket – The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) has launched a coordinated investigation following reports that a group of Chinese tourists illegally shot a parrotfish while diving near Kata Beach. The…
Opposition leader’s aide killed in coordinated ambush near Kolkata airport
Close aide of opposition leader shot dead in coordinated ambush 🚨 Authorities in Kolkata, India, are investigating the fatal shooting of Chandranath Rath, a prominent associate of political leader Suvendu Adhikari. The…
Phuket increases Kata Beach patrols after tourists spear parrotfish
PHUKET — 11 May 2026, Authorities have increased patrols at Kata Beach after foreign tourists were reportedly seen spearfishing protected parrotfish and handling starfish in a marine conservation area. Officials from…
Officials inspect Kata Beach after parrotfish shooting by Chinese tourists
Officials inspect Kata Beach after parrotfish shooting by Chinese tourists — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.
Onyx, LH Bank back new luxury EQ Phuket hotel at Kata Beach
Onyx, LH Bank back new luxury EQ Phuket hotel at Kata Beach — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.
Videos show tourists with protected parrotfish, starfish at Phuket beach
Phuket locals are calling for legal action against a group of Chinese nationals after videos circulated online showed them hunting protected parrotfish and handling starfish at Kata Beach. The footage, which spread…
Chinese Tourists Accused of Spearfishing Protected Parrotfish at Kata Beach
Phuket, Thailand A group of Chinese tourists has sparked outrage after allegedly night diving and spearfishing parrotfish, a protected species, at Kata Beach in Phuket, according to local media reports. The incident…
Backlash grows after 2 foreigners walk naked on Phuket road
Two foreign tourists were seen walking naked along a road in the Kata-Laemsai area of Phuket yesterday, April 28, prompting criticism of local police and officials over their response to the incident. Images of the…