Phuket
Crime and safety news in the region.
In Phuket, a male drug relay was detained: the police seized a large consignment, an investigation is underway
30 Aug 2026
The police of the province of Phuket detained a man who is accused of importing and distributing drugs on the island. According to the Thai edition of Thai Rath, the detainee is a young man of mixed…
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FBI, together with Thai law enforcement officers, detained an American in Phuket on suspicion of sexual crimes
30 Aug 2026
In Phuket in August 2026, international and Thai agencies conducted a joint operation to detain a US citizen who is suspected of a number of sexual crimes against minors. According to the OF
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In Patong, rescuers resuscitated a tourist who was swept away by the current
30 Aug 2026
On Patong Beach (Phuket), rescuers took out and resuscitated a tourist who was swept away by a strong sea current. According to reports, the victim was found in the water with no signs of life - his…
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An American wanted by the FBI was detained in Phuket on charges of child sexual abuse
30 Aug 2026
In Phuket, a US citizen was detained, who previously appeared in the FBI wanted materials on suspicion of committing crimes of a sexual nature against minors. Information about the detention was…
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The new procedure applies to foreign nationals who are involved in the following main categories of offences and…
29 Aug 2026
Thailand has approved a new regulation on the deportation of foreign nationals The Thai government has issued a clarification regarding the "new rules for the deportation of foreign offenders", which…
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In Phuket, a "real estate agent" was arrested, who deceived Russian tourists for millions of baht
28 Aug 2026
Phuket police detained on August 26 a woman who introduced herself as a real estate agent accused of fraudulent luxury villa bookings; two Russian tourists lost about 2 million baht, and the total…
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Phuket: 71-year-old woman arrested in gambling fraud case - victim lost more than 9 million baht
28 Aug 2026
Phuket police have arrested a 71-year-old Thai woman on suspicion of organizing a fraudulent scheme that resulted in one businesswoman losing over 9 million baht; the investigation is associated with…
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Tourists from the UAE were detained after being chased through a checkpoint in Phuket, a policeman was injured
28 Aug 2026
In Phuket, two tourists from the United Arab Emirates were detained after being chased by police, which began after drivers tried to pass a road checkpoint at high speed. Incident
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In Phuket, a Russian was detained in the case of withdrawing cash in a fraudulent scam for 12 million baht
28 Aug 2026
The police of the province of Phuket detained a Russian citizen on suspicion of involvement in mass cash withdrawals related to a fraudulent scheme totaling about 12 million baht. According to local…
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25-Year-Old Man Arrested with Gun, Has Racing Bikes Confiscated at Checkpoint in Phuket Town
27 Aug 2026
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In Phuket, Russians lost 1.
27 Aug 2026
What happened: In Phuket, Russian tourists reported a loss of a total of approximately 1.5 million baht after booking and prepaying rent for several luxury villas, which in the end were either not…
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Myanmar woman arrested in Phuket on suspicion of illegally providing childcare services
27 Aug 2026
Phuket police have detained a woman from Myanmar on suspicion of providing childcare services without the appropriate permits. The incident took place on the island of Phuket - a place of increased…
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The Chinese Embassy and the Thai
26 Aug 2026
What happened and when: Thailand is investigating the abduction of a female Chinese citizen. According to Thai media reports, the incident received a prompt response from both the Thai police and the…
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Teenage gang detained in Patong after street shootout
25 Aug 2026
In Patong (Phuket), police detained a group of teenagers after a shooting incident that occurred in the center of the resort area. According to local media reports (The Phuket News / Phuket Xtra),…
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All seized hookahs and detainees were transferred to the Chalong station after a raid on an establishment on Kra…
25 Aug 2026
On August 24, 2026, in Phuket, representatives of the district administration, together with local law enforcement agencies, conducted a control raid on an establishment on Kra Street (in the Chalong…
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On August 24, in Patong (Phuket), the immigration
25 Aug 2026
On August 24, in the Patong area on the island of Phuket, the immigration police detained a 24-year-old Vietnamese citizen. According to local media reports, the man was in Patong and was found…
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Among the latest incidents that have not received wide publicity are a conflict with a tour seller in Patong, as well…
24 Aug 2026
A conflict involving Israeli tourists is flaring up in Thailand. Business owners and locals in Koh Samui have reported threats and aggressive behavior from some Israeli tourists, including death…
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Scammer Who Worked For Cambodian Gang In Poipet Arrested By Bangkok Police In Phuket Case
23 Aug 2026
On Friday, the Bangkok Metropolitan Police detained a man who is accused of fraud on behalf of a Cambodian criminal group operating in the border city of Poipet. According to the Thai Examiner, the…
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Patong Restaurant Non-Payment Incident: Foreigners Leave Without Paying 8000 Baht
21 Aug 2026
In the Patong area of Phuket Island, an incident occurred that caused a wide resonance on social networks and condemnation from local residents. A group of foreign nationals, presumably Israelis,…
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The result was a synchronous operation in 11 provinces of Thailand, during which 30 suspects were detained, writes The…
21 Aug 2026
Cashing out money in Phuket led CIB to a large network of phone scammers Suspicious cash withdrawal transactions in Phuket allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CIB) to reach a large network…
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Two foreign nationals were arrested in Phuket for drug trafficking.
19 Aug 2026
Thai police arrested two foreigners in Phuket for illegal drug sales. Among those detained were a Frenchman and a Norwegian woman, who were selling hashish and other prohibited substances.
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In Thailand, a criminal case was opened against a local woman for fraud amounting to 3 million dollars.
18 Aug 2026
A resident of Phuket was charged with fraud via social networks. A lawsuit was filed in court demanding compensation, and an arrest warrant for a period of 10 years was also issued.
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Authorities in Phuket conducted checks on motorcycle rental points.
18 Aug 2026
On August 17, authorities in Phuket conducted a inspection of nine motorcycle rental points in the Karong area. The raid involved police, immigration, and administrative services.
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The Phuket Police Department has involved 15 countries in an international investigation.
18 Aug 2026
The Phuket Police Patrol Department announced the creation of international cooperation with 15 countries to combat crime. This decision is aimed at improving the safety of tourists and local…
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The White House administration released a report on illegal goods smuggling schemes.
17 Aug 2026
The White House administration published a report titled “The Great Deception with Transshipment,” which lists more than 40 countries involved in schemes of illegal transshipment of goods from China.
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In Phuket, suspects in drug trafficking have been arrested.
17 Aug 2026
In Phuket Province, the police arrested suspects involved in illegal drug trafficking. One of them, a citizen of the Republic of Korea, had been hiding from the investigation on the island.
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A Swedish woman-fraudster was apprehended in Phuket, evading international arrest.
17 Aug 2026
In Phuket, the police arrested a Swedish citizen who ran a scam operation from a call center and had evaded international arrest. The total loss from her actions amounted to more than 60 million baht.
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On August 10, a tourist from Germany died at the Freedom Beach.
17 Aug 2026
The body of the missing teenager from Mai Khao was found in the sea. The operation to search for a person who went missing at sea on August 14th, which took place in the north of Phuket, has ended.…
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Emirati men fled from a police checkpoint on Phuket.
16 Aug 2026
Emirati citizens tried to flee from the police on Phuket, one of them even hit the pursuing police officer with a motorcycle. The incident occurred recently.
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Arrest of a Korean fugitive in Phuket after 8-year border crossing
16 Aug 2026
A Korean person who had been staying in Thailand without proper residence permit for more than eight years was detained by the police in Phuket. This is reported by the local newspaper The Phuket…
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