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According to ThaiRSC, 64 people died in accidents in Phuket from January 1 to May 21, inclusive (last year, this…

Concrete mixer truck rams three cars and restaurant near Kata Noi Beach. Karon Police are investigating another road accident on the downhill slope near Kata Noi Beach. This time, the driver of a…

The detention on May 19 was preceded by a publication on social media.

Foreigner's Long-Term Visa Revoked for Antisocial Behavior Immigration Bureau of Phuket and Chalong Police Station officers detained a foreigner residing in Rawai for repeated public disorder…

Phuket police are investigating the death of a Russian man in a swimming pool.

Phuket police are investigating the death of a 49-year-old Russian citizen whose body was found in a villa's swimming pool in the Thalang district. The incident occurred on June 11, and the cause of…

After three engine failures in January-February, there were two new incidents this week.

On March 2, a Boeing 767 flight ZF 2801 from Moscow to Pattaya experienced an engine fire during takeoff at Vnukovo. The plane returned to the airport, and passengers were provided with food, water,…

2026 Police are asking the Election Commission to support a complaint about the elections The Central Investigation…

The Central Investigation Unit (CIU) has requested the Election Commission (EC) to provide additional testimony. This is in relation to the alleged interference by observers in the vote counting in…

Cybercrimes are happening to bank account holders.

Thai authorities warn of a rise in cybercrimes targeting bank account holders. Be cautious when conducting online transactions and do not click on suspicious links.

From 2022 to 2024, the police recorded 5164 cases of romantic scams with a total loss of over 1.

According to police data, 5,164 cases of romance scams were reported in Thailand from 2022 to 2024, with damages exceeding 1.6 billion baht. Scammers use various schemes, including "love bombing" and…

Pattaya investigates causes of fire at JA Plus Hotel, four injured

In Pattaya, authorities are investigating a major fire that occurred on the evening of May 21 on the roof of the JA Plus hotel. As a result of the incident, more than 200 guests were evacuated, and…

Russian citizen detained with drugs in Koh Phangan!

On February 25, 2026, a 33-year-old Russian citizen, Evgeny Nikulin, was detained in Koh Phangan. During the search, ketamine, MDMA, ecstasy, and a new type of drug called "Khanom" ("Labubu") were…

The incident occurred on February 9, but it gained widespread attention only now after the official statements of the…

On February 9, Quentin Griffiths, co-founder of ASOS, was found dead in Pattaya. The Chonburi police are investigating the circumstances of his fall from the balcony of his apartment, considering the…

Russian citizen arrested for illegal sale of cannabis in Pattaya.

On March 5, a 27-year-old Russian citizen, Ivan Lisovoy, was detained in Pattaya. He is accused of illegally processing and selling cannabis without a license, as well as lacking a work permit.

A freight train collided with a bus in Bangkok: there are fatalities

On May 16, a freight train crashed into a city bus near the Makkasan station in Bangkok. Preliminary reports indicate that 8 people were killed and around 25 were injured.

In 2026, Chinese scammers from a call center were arrested for illegal entry.

On March 3, 2026, 14 Chinese nationals were detained in Nonthaburi province. They are suspected of involvement in call center scams operating in Cambodia and of illegal entry into Thailand.

Bangladeshi woman arrested at Phuket Airport with cocaine and fake documents.

On February 27, a 26-year-old Bangladeshi citizen was detained at Phuket International Airport. Cocaine and forged documents were found during her inspection, according to thethaiger.com.

2026 A truck driver on Phuket arrested after hitting a victim and fleeing

On March 5, 2026, the Phuket police arrested a van driver who hit a man in the Talang area on March 3 and fled the scene. A video of the incident, captured by CCTV cameras, has widely spread across…

Bangkok police accused of stealing from drug suspect and his wife

A Bangkok resident sought legal assistance, claiming that police officers stole her valuables seized during a search of her condominium. She also stated that she was threatened after filing…

Thailand's Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) reported the arrest of "Mr.

Thailand's Central Bureau of Investigation reported the arrest of "Mr. Wu" on February 27. He was on an international wanted list on charges of VAT fraud and was detained after celebrating his…

Resolution of the Electronic Transactions Commission "On Measures to Prevent Technological Crimes for Social Media…

The Thai Electronic Transactions Commission has ruled that all social media platforms must identify advertisers through facial scanning. The regulation is set to take effect approximately in November…

If someone just insults them with profanity, that's still nothing, you can get by without that, but if a person wrote…

In Thailand, there is a discussion about what constitutes an insult. Concerns are being raised that criticism of officials, even if it is based on facts, may be perceived as an insult.

The parliamentary transport committee held an emergency meeting with representatives of the railway, police, and…

After the tragedy in Makkasan, Thailand wants to strengthen safety at railway crossings. Following the high-profile accident in the Makkasan area of Bangkok, Thai authorities have begun discussing…

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On May 14, 2026, a Chinese citizen, Zheng Liwei, damaged the automatic passport gates at Suvarnabhumi Airport. He admitted guilt and agreed to pay a compensation of 480,000 THB.

In Pattaya, two Indian citizens were detained in a case of forced prostitution.

Pattaya police arrested two Indian citizens after three of their compatriots reported being forced into prostitution. The women claim they were lured to Thailand under false pretenses, had their…

A high-profile murder case involving a foreigner has been concluded in Phang Nga: the court handed down a life sentence.

A court in Samui handed down a verdict in the case of the murder of Colombian citizen Edwin Miguel, which occurred in Phangan in August 2023. Spanish citizen Daniel Jeronimo, who pleaded guilty, was…

This CCTV system will enhance our ability to monitor and prevent incidents across the entire city, The Phuket News…

The Phuket Town municipality has completed a project to integrate 366 CCTV cameras into a single network. The system covers the Talad Yai and Talad Nua tambons, with recordings stored for up to 30…

Then they come up with various excuses for fines, incorrect account details and other tricks to continue extorting…

Warning! There are reports of scams involving currency exchange in Phuket, Pattaya, and Shanghai. According to the message author, a group of individuals, including Azerbaijan citizens and a Russian…

A drunk Indian nearly killed a Russian tourist on March 2.

On March 2, a citizen of India, operating a jet ski while intoxicated, struck a 65-year-old Russian tourist on Jomtien Beach in Pattaya. The woman suffered a head injury and was hospitalized.

Suspect 'Mr L' from the Freedom Beach case has surrendered to the police Officials from Phuket reported the arrest of…

Phuket police arrested Parint Thornsiri, known as "Mr L", on suspicion of illegally seizing 57 rai of land in a protected forest reserve at Freedom Beach. Four cases related to land grabbing have…

In 2026, the Ayutthaya police faced criticism for allegedly mistaking stroke symptoms for intoxication.

On March 5, 2026, the Ayutthaya police faced criticism over an alleged misdiagnosis of a stroke. The family of a Thai man in critical condition plans to sue, claiming that the police mistook the…

The Prime Minister emphasized that the Thai government supports legitimate, transparent and beneficial foreign…

Prime Minister Anutin will visit Koh Phangan on May 13. The Thai government will strengthen control over foreign investments to exclude the use of nominees and protect the jobs of Thais, especially…

Russian Citizen Arrested for Working Illegally as a Guide in Phuket.

On January 6, a 33-year-old Russian citizen was arrested in Phuket for working as an illegal tour guide. He is charged with working without a permit and license, which carries a fine and deportation.

Civil court ordered the temporary seizure of assets worth over 13 billion baht, linked to four major cases of…

A Thai civil court has ordered the temporary seizure of assets worth over 13 billion baht, linked to four major embezzlement cases involving state funds. The decision was made after prosecutors filed…

Emergency Services: 1155 - Tourist Police 1669 - Emergency Medical Services 199 - Fire Department 191 - Police 1193 -…

In Krabi, emergency services have short numbers available only with Thai SIM cards. Tourist police - 1155, ambulance - 1669, fire department - 199, police - 191, traffic police - 1193, foreigner…

Issues related to the stay of foreigners were discussed in Koh Phangan.

A meeting of representatives from the immigration police, local authorities, and community leaders was held in Koh Phangan. The increase in the number of foreigners after COVID, issues of land…

A woman was injured at approximately 11:00 near one of the alleys of the beach.

On March 2nd in Pattaya, a 65-year-old Russian woman sustained a serious head injury on Jomtien Beach. The incident occurred around 11:00 AM when she was hit by a jet ski operated by a drunk tourist…

A man has been arrested in Pattaya for driving under the influence after causing an accident.

On April 28 at 3:06 am in Pattaya, 24-year-old Matthew crashed into five parked motorcycles on South Pattaya Road. The driver admitted to alcohol and ketamine use, and a packet of white powder was…

In 2026, a Russian citizen was detained at Bangkok airport due to life-threatening behavior.

The Suvarnabhumi Airport security service has detained a Russian citizen. Reports indicate his intention to jump from a height, however, the motives behind his actions are still unknown.

Tourist associations and hotels are urgently helping: - cancelling penalties for flight cancellations and rebooking at…

The conflict in the Middle East has led to the cancellation of flights and the delay of thousands of tourists in Thailand. Hotels and tourist associations are offering assistance, waiving fines and…

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Phuket's top news for March 4, 2026: NACC returns 1.5 billion baht from seized gold bars. Also, Chinese call center scammers arrested for illegal entry into the country.

A Russian citizen was detained in Suvarnabhumi after an incident on the overpass.

A Russian tourist was detained at Suvarnabhumi Airport after an incident on an overpass. The man was behaving inadequately and threatened to jump, after which he was handed over to the police.

The Phuket Times Facebook page posted information about the incident today, March 4, stating that it occurred around 9…

Yesterday, March 3, an incident was reported in the Chong Talay area of Phuket: a foreigner left a steakhouse without paying. The information appeared on March 4 on the Phuket Times Facebook page,…

Detained for performing songs of "foreign agents" 18-year-old St.

18-year-old St. Petersburg singer Naoko (Diana Logionova), a soloist of the group "Stop Time", was detained in Thailand. She is accused of discrediting the army and organizing a mass simultaneous…

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On March 6, 2026, a Brazilian citizen was detained on Koh Phangan island on suspicion of involvement in the illegal drug trade. The details of the case are currently not disclosed.

Pattaya police found a discarded safe with 2 million baht after a robbery In Pattaya, police arrested a suspect and…

Pattaya police found a discarded safe containing more than 2 million baht, stolen during an armed home robbery. The safe was discovered on March 3, 2026, in a remote field, and the investigation is…

The Ministry places a high priority on raising public awareness of crimes related to technology, fake news and.

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society of Thailand has denied reports that foreigners can enter the country visa-free only twice a year. The Immigration Bureau confirmed that there have been no…

Top expats on Koh Phangan: Israel – 369 people, Russia – 335, UK – 291, France – 283, Germany – 210.

Russians have become the second-largest expat community on Koh Phangan. Thailand's Immigration Bureau has released new statistics on foreigners on Koh Phangan amid large-scale checks on illegal…

Four Britons arrested over theft at Thai-British couple's home in Pattaya

On March 2, 2026, four British citizens were arrested in Pattaya on suspicion of stealing a safe containing 2 million baht in cash from the home of a Thai-British couple. The robbery occurred on…

We are collecting information about crimes, detentions, and incidents involving tourists in Thailand.

The Report.in.th project collects information on crimes, arrests, and incidents involving tourists in Thailand. We monitor channels in different languages and prepare daily reports based on official…

According to police in Mueang Pattaya, the incident has caused a big stir, and the investigation is ongoing.

On March 5, a fight broke out on Walking Street in Pattaya. Two British tourists attempted to attack a foreigner, but received serious injuries and lost consciousness.

Details of the incident were published today.

A 39-year-old resident of Mai Khao was hospitalized with severe injuries after a crash that occurred on March 3 around 6:50 am on the road to Phuket Airport. A motorcyclist collided with a minibus…

Pattaya: Raid on Russian's illegal cannabis lab Police in Pattaya conducted a raid on an illegal cannabis farm in the…

On March 5, 2026, in the Nongprue area, the Pattaya police discovered an illegal cannabis farm owned by a Russian citizen. He is suspected of processing and distributing marijuana without a proper…