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- Australian National Nabbed for Repeated Shoplifting at Phuket MallAn Australian national has been arrested for shoplifting at the Central Phuket shopping mall, with police confirming this was his third such offense at the same establishment. The arrest was the result of a coordinated operation between the Special Operations Division of Provincial Police Region 8 and Kamala Subdistrict Administrative Officers. Iranian woman caught shoplifting […]3 November 03 2025Phukethttps://www.thailandnews.co/?p=127794
- Vietnamese National Arrested for Phuket Villa Burglary Targeting Hong Kong TouristPATONG, PHUKET – Phuket police have apprehended a Vietnamese man in connection with a burglary at a private pool villa from which a substantial amount of cash was stolen from a Hong Kong tourist. The arrest of 40-year-old H. Van Chay took place at a guesthouse in the Patong area, following an investigation that led […]1 November 01 2025Phukethttps://www.thailandnews.co/?p=127776
- Russian Boater Defends Use of Public Mooring in Phuket Amid Confrontation AllegationsPHUKET – A Russian national at the center of a public dispute over a Phuket mooring has explained that his aging vessel required protection from potential damage, following allegations that he threatened other boaters with a knife. The incident occurred at Nam Bor Bay, a popular swimming and snorkeling area where public moorings are maintained […]28 October 28 2025Phukethttps://www.thailandnews.co/?p=127747
- Phuket Police Arrest French National and Thai Transgender Woman in Drug BustPHUKET – Phuket law enforcement officials have apprehended a French national and a Thai transgender woman on charges of drug distribution following a targeted raid at a hotel on Sirirat Road. The operation, conducted on October 25 in the Patong area, was led by senior officers from Patong Police Station and resulted in the seizure […]27 October 27 2025Phukethttps://www.thailandnews.co/?p=127738
- Phuket Authorities Arrest Foreigners for Operating Illegal Businesses in PatongPHUKET – Phuket Immigration officers have conducted a series of raids in the Patong area, resulting in the arrest of four foreigners for operating businesses in violation of the Foreign Business Act. The operation targeted five establishments, including a motorcycle rental shop, a travel agency, a barber shop, and several restaurants, following complaints from local […]25 October 25 2025Phukethttps://www.thailandnews.co/?p=127727
- Missing Divers Rescued After Search Off Phuket CoastPHUKET – A Thai and a German diver have been safely rescued after going missing during a diving excursion near Racha Noi island. The two individuals were located on a rocky outcrop by a coordinated search party on Thursday afternoon, following a four-hour operation. American Man Jumps from Ferry Near Koh Larn, Resists Rescue Efforts […]24 October 24 2025Phukethttps://www.thailandnews.co/?p=127719
- Kuwaiti National Arrested in Phuket for Drug Possession and Visa OverstayPHUKET – Patong police have apprehended a 36-year-old Kuwaiti national on charges of narcotics possession and visa overstay. The arrest took place on October 20, 2025, during a targeted police operation at a hotel room located in Soi Nanai 8. Authorities confirmed the seizure of 0.74 grams of crystal methamphetamine, a substance categorized as a […]23 October 23 2025Phukethttps://www.thailandnews.co/?p=127710
- Heavy Rain Triggers Floods and Landslide, Disrupting Travel and Closing Key Phuket RoadPHUKET – Persistent heavy rainfall battered Phuket on Wednesday, causing widespread flash floods, downing trees and power poles, and triggering a significant landslide on Patong Hill that is expected to keep a key road closed for three days. The severe weather also led to major disruptions in air travel, forcing numerous flights to be diverted […]22 October 22 2025Phukethttps://www.thailandnews.co/?p=127701
- Foreign Porsche Driver Faces Public Outcry for Reckless Driving in PatongPHUKET – A foreign driver has sparked widespread public condemnation after a video of his dangerous driving in Phuket’s Patong area went viral on Thai social media. The footage, recorded on October 18 and circulated the following day, shows a luxury car being driven aggressively through congested traffic, drawing accusations of reckless behavior that endangered […]21 October 21 2025Phukethttps://www.thailandnews.co/?p=127693
- Phuket Launches Bicentennial Vegetarian Festival with Sacred CeremonyPHUKET – Phuket officially commenced its annual Vegetarian Festival on Monday with the traditional raising of the Go Teng pole, a ceremony imbued with special significance as the island marks the festival’s 200th anniversary. Thousands of devotees gathered at the Jui Tui Tao Bo Geng shrine to witness the sacred ritual, which signals the formal […]21 October 21 2025Phukethttps://www.thailandnews.co/?p=127692