Phuket

Crime and safety news in the region.

Suspect in Brazil's drug trade arrested in Koh Phangan Yesterday, March 5, immigration police in Surat Thani arrested…

Suspect in Brazil's drug trade arrested in Koh Phangan Yesterday, March 5, immigration police in Surat Thani arrested…

On March 5, immigration police in Surat Thani arrested a Brazilian citizen on suspicion of organizing drug trafficking on Koh Phangan. During the operation, narcotics and over 106,000 baht in cash…

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As confirmed by official authorities and the company itself, no one was injured as a result of the fire.

As confirmed by official authorities and the company itself, no one was injured as a result of the fire.

On May 10, a speedboat Juliet of the Love Andaman company caught fire in Makham Bay, Phuket. There were no people on board at the time of the fire, and no one was injured. The company has promised to…

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A delivery courier is seeking compensation after a pitbull attack left her with an infected wound during a home…

A delivery courier is seeking compensation after a pitbull attack left her with an infected wound during a home…

A 49-year-old woman, Saiphon, was bitten by a dog on February 23 while delivering a package. The dog's owner claims that the incident occurred due to an unlocked door.

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A Russian citizen was detained at Bangkok airport amid life-threatening behavior.

A Russian citizen was detained at Bangkok airport amid life-threatening behavior.

At Suvarnabhumi Airport, a Russian citizen was detained on March 1, allegedly intending to jump from a height. The incident occurred around 19:00, information about this appeared on March 4.

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According to the preliminary version, which is now being checked by the police, the woman jumped off the balcony…

According to the preliminary version, which is now being checked by the police, the woman jumped off the balcony…

A Russian citizen, Yulia Bondarenko, was hospitalized after falling from a hotel balcony in Pattaya on March 4. The police are investigating the incident, which occurred after a family argument, and…

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A Ukrainian citizen was arrested in Phuket on a US warrant.

A Ukrainian citizen was arrested in Phuket on a US warrant.

A Ukrainian citizen has been arrested in Phuket at the request of US authorities, who accuse her of participating in the creation of a financial pyramid. The damage from her activities is estimated…

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In Vietnam, a Russian was arrested for stealing luggage at the airport.

In Vietnam, a Russian was arrested for stealing luggage at the airport.

In Vietnam, a Russian man was arrested for stealing luggage at the airport. According to the police, a resident of Khabarovsk arrived from Thailand without luggage, waited for the delivery of his…

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Thai Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) officials announced the arrest of participants in a transnational narcotics…

Thai Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) officials announced the arrest of participants in a transnational narcotics…

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The owner, Cyrilak Kasikun, posted footage from the CCTV cameras of the incident in the Koh Lanta Jobs Facebook group…

The owner, Cyrilak Kasikun, posted footage from the CCTV cameras of the incident in the Koh Lanta Jobs Facebook group…

On March 6, 2026, the owner of a gas station on Koh Lanta island, Sirilak Kasikun, reported an incident: two men filled up their motorcycle and left without paying. She posted a video from the CCTV…

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Citizens of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan detained at Phuket airport for smartphone smuggling

Citizens of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan detained at Phuket airport for smartphone smuggling

On May 28, two citizens of Uzbekistan and one citizen of Kazakhstan were detained at Phuket International Airport. They are suspected of attempting to import a batch of mobile phones without paying…

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Russian drug courier arrested while delivering drugs to Phuket A Russian citizen was arrested by Phuket police for…

Russian drug courier arrested while delivering drugs to Phuket A Russian citizen was arrested by Phuket police for…

On May 18, a Russian citizen, Matvey Gorsky, was detained on Phuket for transporting approximately 2 kg of six types of narcotics. He was traveling from Pattaya on a bus when he was stopped at the…

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Driver who witnessed an incident at the Kiry intersection in the Samet sub-district recorded the scene and posted a…

Driver who witnessed an incident at the Kiry intersection in the Samet sub-district recorded the scene and posted a…

On March 5, 2026, in Chonburi, a Thai woman sat on the road and began throwing shoes after a conflict with her partner. A video of the incident, taken by a witness at the Kirikross intersection in…

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A monk in Raigne is accused of indecent behavior in front of minors.

A monk in Raigne is accused of indecent behavior in front of minors.

On March 4, 2026, Thai parents demanded an apology from a woman who allegedly exposed her breast in front of two 15-year-old boys on February 28 in Ban Hai district, Rayong. It is reported that a man…

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Weapon supplier for contract killing in Patong arrested.

Weapon supplier for contract killing in Patong arrested.

Thai police have arrested the supplier of the weapon used in the contract killing of Ameer Munder Mamood in Patong on February 7. The suspect, a British citizen, was detained in Pattaya on May 15.

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A road dispute between tourists in Pattaya ended in murder.

A road dispute between tourists in Pattaya ended in murder.

A road conflict between tourists in Pattaya ended in tragedy. 58-year-old Australian Alan Roger Jolliffe died in hospital after being struck by a 29-year-old man, reportedly a Swedish citizen.

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Chinese citizen arrested after 'lavish birthday party' in Phuket A Chinese citizen wanted for fraud was arrested in…

Chinese citizen arrested after 'lavish birthday party' in Phuket A Chinese citizen wanted for fraud was arrested in…

A Chinese citizen has been arrested in Thailand at the request of Chinese authorities. He was being sought for tax evasion and was detained after celebrating his birthday on Phuket while returning to…

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The incident occurred around 5:06 am on a beach road near Soi 13/4.

The incident occurred around 5:06 am on a beach road near Soi 13/4.

In the early morning of March 5, 2026, two transgender women on Pattaya beach chased a naked Indian tourist demanding payment. The incident occurred around 5:06 am near Soi 13/4, and the police have…

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It is reported that the incident occurred about two weeks ago, but the cause of the dispute has not been confirmed.

It is reported that the incident occurred about two weeks ago, but the cause of the dispute has not been confirmed.

A Bolt driver was caught on video kicking a foreigner on the road along Jomtien Beach in Pattaya. The incident occurred about two weeks ago, with the cause of the conflict still unknown.

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2026 Transwoman arrested in Bangkok for robbing a South Korean tourist After a previously published report on an…

2026 Transwoman arrested in Bangkok for robbing a South Korean tourist After a previously published report on an…

On March 6, 2026, a 20-year-old transgender woman was arrested in Bangkok on suspicion of robbing a 46-year-old South Korean citizen, Kim Sangyul. The incident occurred on February 24 around 3 am.

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The police continue to investigate the incident that occurred on March 4, 2026, in Chonburi.

The police continue to investigate the incident that occurred on March 4, 2026, in Chonburi.

A 53-year-old man in Pattaya was arrested after seriously injuring a motorcyclist with a samurai sword. The incident occurred due to a dispute over the quality of brake pad repairs on March 4, 2026,…

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Frenchman Arrested for Drunk Driving on Rear Wheel.

Frenchman Arrested for Drunk Driving on Rear Wheel.

A French citizen was arrested in Pattaya after performing a "wheelie" on a large-capacity motorcycle on a public road. The man was detained around 10:15 am on May 16, and the check showed that he was…

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This large-scale initiative, implemented jointly with National Telecom (NT), is designed to strengthen the confidence…

This large-scale initiative, implemented jointly with National Telecom (NT), is designed to strengthen the confidence…

Phuket Town Municipality has completed a project to create a unified video surveillance network, installing 366 CCTV cameras throughout the city. The cameras, featuring 8MP resolution, night vision,…

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Drugs in Thailand DRUGS AND RESPONSIBILITY.

Drugs in Thailand DRUGS AND RESPONSIBILITY.

Thailand was the first in Southeast Asia to update its narcotics laws in 2021. The reform softened penalties, but possession and use are still prosecuted by law.

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Russian citizen arrested in Thailand in connection with cybercrimes in Phuket.

Russian citizen arrested in Thailand in connection with cybercrimes in Phuket.

A 25-year-old Kazakh man, Kayrat Zhumaev, has been arrested in Phuket on suspicion of running an online scam. Police raided his home on January 15 and seized several devices and cash.

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I'm happy to help, but it seems like there's no text to translate.

On March 3, Bang Rak police arrested a suspect in a handbag theft case involving a British citizen. The arrested man claimed he committed the crime to support his two wives.

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Provincial police have not made any formal statements and have not publicly acknowledged the existence of a threat.

Provincial police have not made any formal statements and have not publicly acknowledged the existence of a threat.

Phuket police staged a show of force outside the Jewish Habad House in Patong on March 2. This came amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and previous threats against the Jewish community.

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Police arrested a suspect in a 2 million baht robbery: a British man who stole a safe from a Thai-British couple's home.

Police arrested a suspect in a 2 million baht robbery: a British man who stole a safe from a Thai-British couple's home.

A British man, suspected of stealing a safe worth 2 million baht from the home of a Thai-British couple, has been arrested in Buriram. Previously, four other British citizens were detained in this…

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Last week, Patong Mayor Lalita Manisri and City Council Head Wirawit Khruasombat separately confirmed to the newspaper…

Last week, Patong Mayor Lalita Manisri and City Council Head Wirawit Khruasombat separately confirmed to the newspaper…

On March 3, alcohol sales will be prohibited in Phuket due to the Buddhist holiday of Makha Bucha. The restrictions will not apply to licensed entertainment venues, hotels, and tourist areas.

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Delayed Services (25 areas): Clients should expect significant delays for For readers: Please note possible delays…

Thailand Post has announced possible delays in international mail and parcels. The reason is the closure of airspace and cancellation of flights in the Middle East, affecting logistics in Europe,…

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Incident, as reported, occurred at 5:06 am, when the couple was seen chasing tourists, screaming insults and demanding…

Incident, as reported, occurred at 5:06 am, when the couple was seen chasing tourists, screaming insults and demanding…

On March 5, 2026, in Pattaya, two naked transgender women chased an Indian tourist on Pattaya Beach Road. A dispute over payment is reported, with local authorities and witnesses intervening in the…

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