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CCTV captures suspected short-change scam targeting Phuket shops

Phuket – Local shopkeepers in Phuket have raised alarms after a foreign man, described as resembling an Indian national, was caught on CCTV using a deceptive cash-exchange trick to swindle small businesses. The…

Phuket Police Seize 6.198 Kilograms of Heroin in Shipment Bound for Australia

Phuket – Authorities in Phuket have seized more than six kilograms of heroin concealed within traditional Thai clothing, thwarting an attempt to smuggle the drugs overseas. The Wichit Police told the Phuket Express that…

Heroin sewn into silk dresses seized in Phuket parcel investigation

Officers from Division 2 of the Narcotics Suppression Bureau (NSB 4) uncovered a recorded 6,198 grammes of heroin that was concealed within the linings of 48 silk garments, according to a report submitted to Phuket…

Police seize 6.198 kilograms of heroin hidden in parcel bound for Phuket

Police seize 6.198 kilograms of heroin hidden in parcel bound for Phuket — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Phuket police seize 6.198 kg of heroin hidden in Thai clothing bound for Australia

Phuket police seize 6.198 kg of heroin hidden in Thai clothing bound for Australia — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Phuket man says cash-display scam outside bank cost him 58,000 baht

A Thai man lost 58,000 baht to a group of foreign suspects outside a bank in the city centre of Phuket last night, May 4, after reportedly showing cash to a foreign woman. The victim shared details of the incident with…

Foreign scammer uses confusion trick to steal cash from Phuket restaurants

At least three restaurant owners in Phuket fell victim to a foreign scammer who reportedly used confusion tactics to take money from the victims. A restaurant owner in Phuket, identified as Benz Paitoon, shared details…

Rain-triggered mudslide blocks Ratsada road in Phuket

The incident occurred on Laem Hong Anusorn Rd, near the Laem Honga intersection, where mud and soil spilled onto the road surface following downpours overnight on Sunday (May 3).

Phuket MP investigates Ao Kung marina project after community complaints

Mr Somchart and his team visited Ao Kung in Pa Khlok yesterday (May 4), where they held discussions with the community chairman, the Moo 9 headman and local residents following mounting complaints about the development.

Ombudsman clears Phuket Fishing Port operator over pier, water sales complaint

The findings were released in a report issued after the Phuket Fishermen’s Association lodged a complaint alleging that the Phuket Fishing Port Authority, operated by the Fish Marketing Organization (FMO), had acted…

Phuket steps up preparations for Princess Sirindhorn visit

A high-level delegation led by Lt Gen Chakkaj Prasong, Royal Guard to Her Royal Highness, visited the island last Friday (May 1) to assess preparations and carry out a site survey ahead of the visit. The delegation was…