PHUKET – A foreign man was seen rolling on a busy road near the Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Thailand 2026 festival in Phuket, nearly causing a traffic accident and drawing widespread attention on social media. The incident occurred on the night of January 17 on Ban Don-Cherngtalay Road in Thalang district. Music Festival Marred by […]
PHUKET – A Dutch tourist was evacuated in a challenging five-hour rescue operation after sustaining injuries while hiking near Bang Pae Waterfall in Phuket. The woman slipped on uneven terrain in a remote, forested area, breaking her arm and bruising her leg, leaving her unable to walk out unassisted. Volunteer lifeguards rescue tourist family from […]
PHUKET – CCTV showing a German tourist allegedly stealing cash from a spa in central Phuket has gone viral online, sparking debate about visitor conduct and security in popular tourist areas. The incident occurred on the evening of January 20, 2026, at a spa on Ranong Road in Mueang Phuket district. Intoxicated Foreigner Steals Taxi […]
A video of a foreign tourist sitting on the roof of a moving taxi in Patong, Phuket, has sparked strong criticism online over safety and public conduct. The incident, which occurred on January 24 along busy Thaweewong Road, shows a man swaying on the taxi’s roof while traffic crawls nearby, before he jumps down and […]
PATONG, PHUKET – A violent brawl involving foreign tourists on Bangla Road late Sunday night has raised alarm over public safety and Phuket’s reputation as a tourist destination. Video of the incident, shared widely on social media, shows a group of men repeatedly kicking and punching another man until he falls to the ground, where […]
PHUKET – Provincial authorities have ramped up enforcement operations targeting criminal networks, illegal businesses, and grey-market activities in a bid to strengthen public safety and restore confidence in Phuket as a secure tourism destination. The coordinated crackdown is being led by Governor Nirat Phongsitthavorn and involves provincial police, immigration, and other relevant agencies. Police Raid […]
PHUKET – A video showing foreign tourists engaging in sexual activity inside a moving tuk-tuk while crossing Patong Hill has sparked widespread criticism online, raising concerns about public decency and Phuket’s tourism image. The incident occurred on the night of January 29 and was captured by another motorist’s dashcam. Phuket tuk-tuk sex video goes viral […]
PHUKET – A Dutch national has been arrested at Phuket International Airport in connection with the assault of a Thai street vendor in Patong on January 25. The incident stemmed from a dispute over motorcycle parking in front of the vendor’s stall. Dutch Man Assaults Staff Over Misunderstanding of 130 Baht Change in Udon Thani […]
PHUKET: A 46-year-old French man is in police custody after being caught with multiple sachets of cocaine at Phuket International Airport, leading to the discovery of additional drugs at his residence. French-Arab Arrested for High-Value Burglary on Koh Samui The arrest occurred late Thursday night after airport security personnel found 10 small press-seal sachets containing […]
PHUKET – A Colombian national has been arrested on suspicion of carrying out the fatal shooting of an Iraqi tourist in Phuket, in what police believe was a premeditated, contracted killing. Scottish Tourist Shot in Mae Hong Son Road Rage Incident The victim, identified as 24-year-old Ameer Mundher Mamood, was shot once in the back […]