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Online storm over Phuket ceramics shop's B40 entry fee
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 16/02/2026
» PHUKET - The owner of a ceramics shop at the centre of an online drama after charging Chinese tourists a 40 baht entry fee had properly displayed the details of the service charge, which was legal, the Phuket Provincial Commercial Office said on Monday.
Colombian 'hired gun' arrested after Iraqi murdered in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 08/02/2026
» PHUKET - The Colombian suspect in the murder of an Iraqi man shot in the back in Patong on Saturday evening was arrested in Thalang district in the early hours of Sunday.
Hotel worker held for room entry bid
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 20/01/2026
» PHUKET: A hotel employee accused of attempting to enter a female guest's room late at night was taken into custody Sunday afternoon and brought before the Phuket Provincial Court, where he pleaded guilty to attempted nighttime trespass.
Russian on student visa held in Phuket for alleged cocaine sales
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 16/11/2025
» PHUKET: A 31-year-old Russian man holding a student visa has been arrested for allegedly selling cocaine on the island, tourist police said.
Taxi driver accused of raping woman passenger in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 25/08/2025
» PHUKET - A 19-year-old ride-hail taxi driver has been arrested on a charge of raping an African woman passenger and stealing her phone.
Russian firearms suspect arrested in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 14/08/2025
» PHUKET – Immigration police have arrested a 27-year-old Russian man wanted on an arrest warrant for illegal possession of firearms in connection with alleged weapons trafficking to Russia.
Retailer Studio 7 fires employee for stealing customer data
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 30/07/2025
» Mobile phone retailer Studio 7 has issued a public apology after an employee at its Central Phuket branch was found to have stolen and leaked a customer's personal photos and data.
Monk kills fellow cleric over alleged bullying in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 29/06/2025
» PHUKET: A Buddhist monk fatally shot a fellow monk at a temple in Muang district of this resort island early Sunday morning, claiming he had suffered prolonged bullying at the hands of the victim.
Cops nab 4 extortionists
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 25/02/2025
» PHUKET: Four men have been arrested while allegedly trying to extort money from two Vietnamese men at gunpoint in a van parked outside a hotel in Muang district.
Phuket police arrest armed extortionists in van outside hotel
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 24/02/2025
» PHUKET - Four men were arrested while allegedly trying to extort money from two Vietnamese men at gunpoint in a van parked outside a hotel in Muang district.