Phuket
Gambling tops crime stats again
PHUKET: In October gambling once again topped the crime statistics in Phuket, with 166 people arrested for indulging in illegal games of chance during the October 1-25 reporting period. Twenty-two of the arrests were linked to the underground lottery.
Other crime figures released by the Phuket Provincial Police included 42 arrests for illegal use or possession of narcotics, with 222 tablets of ya bah (methamphetamine) seized.
Eleven people were arrested for illegal immigration and 26 for prostitution.
There were two murder cases, one of which resulted in an arrest. Two people were taken into custody for manslaughter.
Other violent crimes included five cases of attempted murder, 17 cases of causing bodily harm and four rapes.
Police received 32 complaints of theft, one of gang-related robbery and eight concerning mischief. Six people were arrested for stealing motorbikes and one for auto theft.
Dodgy business dealings resulted in 11 complaints of misappropriation and three complaints of cheating and fraud.
Five people were arrested for illegal possession of firearms.
Want more Thailand news from the Thaiger family?
📱 Download our app on Android or iOS for instant updates on your mobile
📝️ Join the conversation on Thaiger Talk - discuss news & life in our Thailand forums
📧 Subscribe to our daily email newsletter
👍 Like/Follow us on Facebook
🔔 Subscribe to or Join our YouTube channel for daily video updates
Join the conversation and have your say on Thailand news published on The Thaiger.
Thaiger Talk is our new Thaiger Community where you can join the discussion on everything happening in Thailand right now.
Please note that articles are not posted to the forum instantly and can take up to 20 min before being visible. Click for more information and the Thaiger Talk Guidelines.
Top 8 Things to do in Hua Hin
Army raids a house, arrests 53 as part of alleged gambling operation
Top 5 Insurance Companies for Expats in Thailand
Phuket Sandbox July 1st
Thaiger is getting behind local businesses for the restart of tourism in July - up to 50% discounts across all advertising packages in June!
Sponsored by 
Thailand abstains from vote on UN resolution condemning Myanmar violence
Top 5 Rooftop Bars in Bangkok
Top 5 Shabu-Shabu Restaurants in Bangkok
Indonesia approaches 2 million Covid cases
Monday Covid Update: 3,175 new cases; infections rise in the Deep South
Oil slick and ‘tar balls’ wash up on Phuket’s beaches – what caused it?
Top 5 Ice Cream Shops in Bangkok
Top 5 Japanese Restaurants in Bangkok
Bangkok police are “ready” for Thursday’s protests
Parachutist dies after being smashed into cliff face, falling into forest
Covid cluster spreads from Yala to other southern provinces
Proposed start date now July 15 for “Samui Plus” reopening
Thai Airways rehabilitation plan accepted by Bankruptcy Court
Location-tracking wristbands and punishments for escapees: Phuket gets ready to welcome vaccinated tourists
Health Department warns: Avoid Covid-19, don’t have sex
Tar balls spreading along Phuket’s west coast beaches
PM Prayut announces Thailand will fully reopen within 120 days
TAT asked to make changes to Phuket sandbox before submitting for final approval
Australian man arrested for alleged child sex abuse in Thai border town
Pattaya tourism operators not getting their hopes up over foreign arrivals
PM Prayut asks everyone to work together towards reopening
UPDATE: Police officers, prosecutors may be investigated over acquittal of Red Bull heir
Indonesian fisherman rescued after 9 days adrift at sea
List: China has over 50% of all foreign-owned condos in Thailand
CCSA: 120 day reopening will proceed with conditions
“We’ll do better on vaccines, there’s loads more on the way” – Anutin
Bangkok restrictions lifted on 8 categories, including swimming
Thailand News Today | Thai Airways in rehab, All go for Songkran | March 4
Phuket’s nightlife. Yes, bars and clubs are still open | VIDEO
Thailand News Today | Covid passport talks, Thai Airways heads to court | March 2
Phuket Thai food treats you need to try | VIDEO
Thailand News Today | Bars, pubs and restaurants ‘sort of’ back to normal | Feb 23
In search of Cat & Dog Cafés in Phuket Town | VIDEO
Thailand News Today | Gambling crackdown, Seafood market to reopen, Vlogger challenge | Jan 21
Thailand News Today | Covid testing for visas, Business impact, Vaccine approval | January 19
Thailand News Today | Weekend Bangkok bombs, Thailand fires, Covid update | January 18
Thailand News Today | Stray car on runway, Indonesian quake, 300 baht tourist fee | January 15
Thailand News Today | Governor off respirator, sex-trafficking arrest, condo prices falling | January 14
Thailand News Today | Chinese vaccine, Thailand ‘drug hub’, Covid update | January 13
Thailand News Today | Bangkok may ease restrictions, Phuket bar curfew, Vaccine roll out | January 12
Thailand News Today | Covid latest, Cockfights closed down, Bryde’s Whale beached | January 11
Thailand News Today | Southern floods, Face mask fines, Thai Air Asia woes | January 8
-
Environment22 hours agoTar balls spreading along Phuket’s west coast beaches
-
Expats3 days agoList: China has over 50% of all foreign-owned condos in Thailand
-
Coronavirus (Covid-19)19 hours agoPM Prayut asks everyone to work together towards reopening
-
Coronavirus (Covid-19)2 days agoCCSA: 120 day reopening will proceed with conditions
-
Chon Buri3 days ago142 new Covid infections in Chon Buri, clusters in market workers and close contacts
-
Bangkok21 hours agoBangkok restrictions lifted on 8 categories, including swimming
-
Thailand2 days agoSandbox latest, CCSA says all regions reopening must reach 70% local vaccination
-
Politics2 days agoAmendment to reform Constitution rejected by Parliament
