Phuket News

Video Report: Phuket police extortion charges true, PACC says

PHUKET: The Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) has proposed that two Chalong Police officers be charged for the extortion of members of the dive community following the conclusion of their investigation in Phuket (story here).“We have collected enough evidence to prove that the allegations of extortion filed by 41 members of the Phuket dive industry are true,” said PACC Secretary-General...

Phuket police recover 100,000 baht of sea fan jewelry

PHUKET: A man smuggling sea fan jewelry into Phuket was arrested at Phuket’s main bus station yesterday afternoon.Acting on a tip-off, police apprehended Sarayut Maneerat, 39, at about 1pm, when he got off a bus from Krabi.Officers found 111 pieces of jewelry made from sea fans, a protected marine animal, in his backpack.The items included 102 bracelets, three necklaces, four rings and two...

Visa crackdown risks stranding Phuket expats in Myanmar

PHUKET: Officials at Ranong Immigration today confirmed to the Phuket Gazette that they are turning away any foreigners attempting to enter Thailand after using three consecutive “walk-in” visas.The news follows reports of immigration officers allegedly stopping Phuket expats on visa runs to Ranong from exiting the country. Ranong, nearly 400km north of Phuket, has for decades been a prime...

Wanted Phuket woman arrested for stealing 52 cars

PHUKET: A woman wanted for car theft since 2012, with outstanding arrest warrants in every district of Phuket, was arrested yesterday in Cherng Talay after being recognized by police."Sukanya Chanthanarak, 40, had five arrest warrants in Cherng Talay alone. Her face was familiar to area police," said Lt Col Sommai Onkham of the Cherng Talay Police. Ms Sukanya rented cars from rental agencies and never...