Russian cyber espionage suspect arrested in Phuket pleads not guilty in US court
Denis Obrezko, arrested in Phuket in a joint Thai-US operation last year, has pleaded not guilty in a US federal court after extradition to Boston.
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Phuket warned of strong winds, heavy rain and rough seas from July 11
Phuket has been warned to expect heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas from July 11 to July 14, with small boats told to stay ashore and officials cautioning over possible flash floods and landslides.
Phuket restaurant owner says second dine-and-dash in a month forced one-day closure
A Phuket restaurant owner says a second dine-and-dash incident in a month, involving a group of 12 diners, forced the business to close for a day.
Anchan Villas launches THB 1.4 billion Anchan Emerald project in Phuket
Anchan Villas has launched Anchan Emerald in Phuket, a THB 1.4 billion luxury villa development in Pru Champa with 46 private pool villas.
ThaiBev joins Phuket temple fundraiser for shelter serving poor patients and families
ThaiBev joined a Phuket fundraiser to support construction of the Baan Pueng Wat Phuket shelter for poor patients and relatives receiving treatment at Vachira Phuket Hospital.
Fact-check examines claim that Phuket has more than 200,000 migrant workers
A fact-check report is examining a claim that Phuket has more than 200,000 migrant workers in total, including both registered and unregistered workers.
Phuket police seize 14,000 meth pills, 400g of crystal meth in Ratsada raid
Phuket police arrested Thawatchai “Yoi” Yanayon, 44, in a Ratsada raid and seized 400.03 grams of crystal meth, 14,128 meth pills and a Honda Forza motorcycle allegedly linked to the drug offences.
UPDATE: DSI arrests foreign suspect in Phuket luxury villa nominee
Thailand’s DSI said it arrested foreign suspect Mr Ajeed at Suvarnabhumi Airport on July 8 in a Phuket luxury villa nominee-business case and will take him to prosecutors on July 9.
Phuket Teen, 16, Performs ‘Zombie’ on America’s Got Talent
A 16-year-old singer from Phuket, known as “Nong Nene,” performed the rock song “Zombie” on America’s Got Talent and won praise from the audience and judges, according to the source.
UPDATE: Phuket police say Russian cash-withdrawal network used QR-code ATM transactions tied to online scam accounts
Phuket police said Russian suspects in a scam-linked cash-withdrawal case used cardless ATM transactions via QR codes, as investigators traced funds from Thai mule accounts linked to online fraud victims including a Bangkok company.
Phuket launches 90-day anti-drugs campaign through Sept. 30
Phuket officials have launched a 90-day anti-drugs campaign running through Sept. 30, with police and other agencies targeting trafficking, local dealers and drug-related offenses across the island.