PHUKET, Thailand — A Ghanaian man was taken into custody after being discovered staying on the grounds of Wat Chalong, a prominent Buddhist temple in Phuket, following reports from local residents about a foreign individual sleeping within the temple premises, according to officers from Chalong Police Station. Ghanaian arrested with 1 kg of drugs at […]
PHUKET, Thailand — The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources has issued an urgent public safety advisory following confirmed sightings of highly toxic Portuguese man-of-war jellyfish along Karon Beach and other areas of Phuket’s western coastline, urging residents, tourists, and coastal business operators to exercise heightened vigilance. 40 Portuguese Man O War Jellyfish Found on […]
PHUKET, Thailand — A 50-year-old American tourist was found deceased inside a hotel room in Phuket’s Mueang district late on May 31, 2026, prompting a comprehensive police investigation and forensic examination into circumstances that preliminary findings suggest may be a suicide. American Man Found Dead On Sixth-floor Balcony In Jomtien Police were alerted to the […]
PHUKET, Thailand — A foreign tourist has been detained by local authorities following a disturbing incident in a Phuket residential neighborhood on June 1, during which the individual allegedly trespassed on private property, attempted to take personal belongings, and caused a public nuisance. The event prompted swift police intervention and sparked widespread concern after video […]
PHUKET, Thailand — Phuket International Airport is set to implement automated passport control gates starting June 13, a strategic upgrade aimed at alleviating severe congestion and enhancing processing efficiency during peak travel periods. The technological intervention follows intense scrutiny over online reports of overcrowding at immigration checkpoints and unverified allegations of unofficial payments being solicited […]
PHUKET, Thailand — A 28-year-old Saudi Arabian man was taken into custody at Phuket International Airport after authorities discovered he was attempting to smuggle ketamine out of the country by concealing the narcotics inside his underwear. The arrest occurred at approximately 8:00 p.m. on June 3, 2026, within the international departures terminal. Italian Man Arrested […]
PHUKET, Thailand — An Iranian national has been taken into custody by Thai authorities in Phuket following an alleged armed home invasion in the upscale Cherng Talay area, marking the latest successful operation in a regional crackdown on outstanding criminal warrants. Pattaya Immigration Arrests Iranian Man Wanted for Attempted Murder in Road Rage Attack Police […]
PHUKET, Thailand — A 45-year-old Russian woman has been arrested following a coordinated raid on a villa in Phuket, where authorities uncovered an alleged illegal cosmetic treatment clinic and seized unregistered medical supplies and equipment valued at over 600,000 baht. Illegal Russian-Owned Skin Clinic Shut Down on Koh Phangan After Customer Injuries The enforcement operation, […]
PHUKET, Thailand — A viral video capturing two foreign tourist couples engaging in highly suggestive behavior aboard a moving tuk-tuk has sparked widespread public condemnation in Phuket, reigniting concerns over the conduct of some visitors and its potential impact on the island’s international reputation. Spanish Man, Peruvian Woman Deported After Public Sex Act in Moving […]
PHUKET, Thailand — A foreign female tourist was taken into police custody after stripping naked and engaging in a series of aggressive and disruptive acts in the popular Surin Beach area of Phuket, an incident that was captured on video and subsequently went viral on social media. German Tourist Tasered After Naked Rampage on Koh […]