Knife attack on Myanmar nationals leads to crash in PhuketLegacyTwo Myanmar nationals were attacked and chased by an unknown assailant wielding a knife, leading to a crash with a food delive… Read More
Phuket launches workshops to curb rising motorcycle fatalitiesLegacyPhuket authorities initiated a series of workshops yesterday to address the increasing number of fatalities and injuries c… Read More
Fugitive caught after 16 years, taunting police on social mediaLegacySixteen years on the run ended abruptly for a fugitive wanted for attempted murder after he taunted police on social medi… Read More
Phuket: Belgian expat’s secret stash of illegal pawn bustedLegacyPhuket unveiled a clandestine operation hidden within the opulent residence of a Belgian national. Motorcycles, an arra… Read More
Syrian nationals detained in Phuket for alleged forged passportsLegacyA trio of Syrian nationals were detained by the Immigration Bureau of the Royal Thai Police in Phuket for allegedly carr… Read More
Woman arrested in Trang for filming assault over love triangleLegacyPolice apprehended a 21 year old Thai woman outside a popular shopping mall in Trang Province for her involvement in a vio… Read More
Phuket officials explore technology collaboration on Chengdu visitLegacyPhuket officials recently concluded a three-day visit to Chengdu, in China, focusing on potential collaborative ventur… Read More
Authorities in Phuket are cracking down on foreign criminals who arrive disguised as tourists and then use Thailand as a base to perpetrate crimes. Police in Phuket have formed a task group… Read More
Thailand suspends TM 6 immigration forms to boost tourismLegacyThe Government of Thailand has put a halt to the obligatory TM 6 immigration forms for foreigners arriving in the country via l… Read More
Man seriously injured in Phuket after argument over dogLegacyAn argument over a dog in Phuket escalated into a violent confrontation, resulting in one man being seriously injured by a makesh… Read More
3 Russians and Thai arrested for illegally running Phuket restaurantLegacyPolice arrested three Russian men and one Thai nominee for illegally operating a restaurant in the Thalang district… Read More
Northeast Thailand tackles drug traffickingLegacyWar against drug trafficking is underway in Northeast Thailand. Police Lieutenant General Sarayut Sa-nguanphokai, the Commander of Provincial… Read More
Phuket court to revive tourist section amid rising crime against visitorsLegacyThe Phuket Provincial Court is set to revive its tourist section in response to an increasing number of court c… Read More
Phuket karaoke bar raided, operator arrested for child prostitutionLegacyAn illicit karaoke establishment in Phuket‘s Rassada district, found to be providing sex services by girls as y… Read More
Chon Buri bridge marred by graffiti, locals demand actionLegacyGraffiti vandalism on the Chon Buri bridge has sparked outrage among locals, leading to calls for swift action by authorities… Read More
Shooting and Molotov cocktails attack rocks Phuket TownLegacyPhuket City police are currently investigating a violent incident on the outskirts of Phuket Town which resulted in a young man b… Read More
Suspected murderer of casino boss and woman arrested in PhuketLegacyA joint operation by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) and the Phuket Provincial Police culminated in the apprehensio… Read More
Russian graffiti vandals busted in PatongLegacyThe two Russian men on a graffiti rampage after a booze-fuelled escapade in Patong, Phuket, have been arrested.
Police Major General Saran… Read More
Thailand police arrest woman tied to 50 million baht fraud caseLegacyRoyal Thai Police swooped to arrest a 55 year old woman implicated in a public fraud case involving over 50 million baht… Read More
Thailand’s immigration authorities have revoked the visas of two New Zealand tourists accused of assaulting a traffic police officer on a popular resort island in an incident widely sh… Read More
Thai Teen surrenders, confesses to Phuket petrol station murderLegacyThe teenager suspected of murdering another Thai man at a Phuket petrol station voluntarily surrendered to the Cherng Tal… Read More
PREV FEB 2/2)We’re back!And we’ve got some enjoyable, amusing and outrightly bizarre stories to let you in on. Over the past couple of weeks, some fantastic, entertaining moments… Read More
Australian fugitive nabbed in Phuket for visa overstayLegacyPhuket Provincial Police apprehended a 26 year old Australian fugitive who had been lurking in a hotel near the Sri Kor Intersecti… Read More
2 foreigners in Phuket caught running businesses without licencesLegacyPhuket Provincial Tourist Police arrested two foreigners for running their businesses, a money exchange shop and a trav… Read More
Swiss scandal sparks crackdown on unruly farangs in ThailandLegacyThe scandal involving a Swiss man assaulting a Thai doctor in Phuket prompted authorities to initiate a massive crackdown on… Read More
Indian national accused of theft in PattayaLegacyAn Indian national found himself in the grip of Pattaya Immigration on Thursday following an accusation of theft from his employer.
The theft… Read More
Swiss national opts for jail after assaulting Thai woman in mallLegacyA 62 year old Swiss national who physically assaulted a local Thai woman in a mall, chose to remain in custody desp… Read More
Swiss man denies assaulting Thai woman, attributing incident as accident (video)LegacyA Swiss man denied physically assaulting a Thai female doctor for sitting on the steps of his luxury vil… Read More
Phuket Airport taxis inspected as Thailand legalises three more appsLegacyPhuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) officials yesterday initiated inspections of taxi services at Phuket Internation… Read More
Phuket governor calls for probe into Freedom Beach vendorsLegacyPhuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat recently instructed the local branch of the Royal Forest Department to prepare a comprehensi… Read More
German national detained by Patong police for stealing 80K from hotelLegacyA 22 year old German national made off with 86,000 baht from a hotel counter in Patong, Phuket.
The brazen thief co… Read More
PREV (JAN 1/2)There are always freaky and amusing things taking place in the gambling world, whether online or offline. It stands to reason that there is always likely to be at least one sto… Read More
Foreign Ministry warns against Thai consulate fraudstersLegacyThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has issued a red alert, cautioning citizens worldwide against a surge in scam attempts by… Read More
Phuket governor tours checkpoints to boost New Year safetyLegacyPhuket, a vibrant island in Thailand, buzzed with activity as Governor Sophon Suwannarat and Udomphon Kan, the head of the Phu… Read More
West Thailand: Teenage Myanmar girl dies in pickup crash near factoryLegacyA road accident took place in the early hours of today, January 6, near the Tipco Pineapple Factory on Phetkasem ro… Read More
Khon Kaen: Closure of two pubs ordered by governorLegacyA pub in the Mueang district of Khon Kaen has been ordered to close for five years by Governor Kraison Thongchalart. The closure… Read More
Thailand’s nightlife gets green light: Entertainment venues now open until 6amLegacyThe Interior Ministry today gave the green light for entertainment venues across Thailand to remain… Read More
Swedish embassy appoints Honorary Consul in Phuket to boost Thai-Swedish relationsLegacyAn Honorary Consul has been appointed in Phuket by the Swedish embassy in Thailand, aiming to amplify… Read More
Holiday horror: American tourist’s idyllic adventure turns tragic near Phuket’s Khai Nai IslandsLegacyA 75 year old American tourist met a tragic end during what was supposed to… Read More
Forest faux pas: Illegal loggers caught in the act as DSI turns the spotlight on hidden tree mischief in ThailandLegacyAn unsanctioned logging operation, hidden deep within Thailand’s… Read More
Chiang Mai nightclub scandal: Police officers relocated, 242 minors found using fake IDsLegacyFive police officers from Chang Phueak Police Station have been relocated following a Halloween… Read More
Four Thailand provinces extend nightlife venue hours to boost economyLegacyBangkok, Chiang Mai, Chon Buri, and Phuket, four prime Thai provinces, are all set to extend the operational hours… Read More
The Phuket provincial police chief disputed reports in foreign media that an increasing number of Russians are unlawfully working and conducting companies. Pol Maj Gen Sermphan Sirikong and… Read More
An incident occurred on the vibrant streets of Phuket, involving a brash American tourist who created a cloud of cannabis smoke using his unconventional ‘weed blower’ device. Th… Read More
An incident involving an American tourist smoking cannabis in Phuket, Thailand has caught the attention of locals and authorities. The tourist, Angkhan Vorac Chhieng, was captured on video… Read More
Police arrested an Aussie man at a luxury accommodation in Phuket on August 10 after the foreigner fled a drug charge from his homeland to hide in Thailand. Phuket Provincial Immigration Pol… Read More
(CTN News) – In a significant anti-drug operation conducted by the Phuket Provincial Police, two prominent drug peddlers, known by their aliases Ming Samkong and Care Paniang, were app… Read More
In a show of justice for tourists in Phuket, a 47 year old van driver who verbally abused a tourist last Sunday has been legally reprimanded. The driver was imposed with a fine of 1,000… Read More
In a recent attempt to curb unlawful motorcycle racing, Phuket Police initiated an exhaustive operation, which has resulted in the confiscation of numerous illegally modified vehicles and ex… Read More
Phuket police have apprehended a man in Ratsada who was found to be in possession of over 5,000 methamphetamine pills, also known as ya bah. The arrest occurred yesterday afternoon as part o… Read More