On July 16, police commanded by Pol. Maj. Gen. Withawat Chinkham ordered officers from Wat Phraya Rai Police Station, led by Pol. Maj. Chakrapong Phitaksakul, to arrest Anon, 37, at a lodging house in Soi Sonammai. He faces charges of possession and distribution of methamphetamine (Category 1 drug) for commercial purposes without authorization. Officers seized over 2,200 methamphetamine pills and drug-concealment equipment on July 15 at 6 p.m.

The arrest resulted from ongoing behavioral surveillance after police received tips that the suspect had been illegally selling methamphetamine to users in the area for some time, with unidentified visitors regularly entering and leaving his room—a pattern consistent with small-scale drug dealing. Officers gathered intelligence, verified reports, and conducted observation before planning the operation.

When officers arrived at the lodging house, they spotted the suspect matching the informant's description standing outside his room. Upon noticing police, he visibly startled and rushed back inside. Officers followed, identified themselves, and requested a search. Inside his pants pocket, they found two clear plastic bags containing orange methamphetamine pills. When questioned, the suspect immediately confessed the pills were his and disclosed additional drugs hidden in the room.

Officers discovered large quantities of methamphetamine in multiple clear plastic and blue plastic bags concealed inside a stainless-steel cookie box—used as a hiding place to avoid detection. After arrest, the suspect was brought to Wat Phraya Rai Police Station for drug testing; results were negative for methamphetamine in his system. He was informed of his rights and charges under the law before formal arrest documentation and case referral to investigators.

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Patong – Patong police apprehended an Australian man after spotting him skateboarding along a public road with his board in hand. Officers quickly intervened, citing safety concerns and local traffic laws. The Phuket Tourtist Police told the Phuket Express. The Australina man was taken into custody together with his skateboard and escorted to the investigation […] Australian Man Detained for Skateboarding on Patong Road -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

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Phuket – Tourist Police in Phuket have intensified enforcement against foreign nationals working illegally, arresting a Myanmar man for operating as a food delivery rider without proper authorization. At approximately 2:10 p.m. on Wednesday (July 15th) the Phuket Tourist Police detained the suspect. The arrest was made on charges of “being a foreigner working outside […] Illegal Food Delivery Rider From Myanmar Arrested in Phuket -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

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Phuket  – The Governor of Phuket, Mr. Chotnarin Kerdsom, presented a certificate of honor to Rattikan Amloy, better known as “Nene Royal”, recognizing her outstanding musical talent and international achievements. The ceremony took place at the Phuket Provincial Hall, witnessed by Deputy Governor Romdon Hayiawae, Provincial Education Officer Panna Phromwichian, and senior officials from government […] ‘Ne Ne’ Honored for Musical Achievements from Phuket Governor  -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

A controversy over missing charitable donations has become a hot topic online following allegations against prominent rescue worker influencer Pond Chakrakrit Bungthang. After a social media page claimed 81.9 million baht of 246 million baht in donations were misused, Pond announced he will appear on a talk show and stated someone must be held accountable. The page "แสงอรุณการยาง ธาตุพนม-นาแก" first raised the issue, questioning whether transferring association funds to a personal account for unauthorized purposes would constitute a crime and requesting the public share the post for awareness.

Financial documents attached to the post show the rescue association received over 236 million baht across four accounts, with 81.9 million baht withdrawn in cash—approximately 97% of remaining funds. Withdrawals occurred 1,433 times in 30,000-baht increments. On October 4, 2564, the association withdrew 900,000 baht in under 10 minutes across 30 transactions from the same branch with the same employee code. The highest single-day withdrawal came on September 7, 2567, totaling 1.03 million baht in 35 transactions. The post went viral immediately after publication, sparking widespread online outcry.

On July 16, 2569, rescue workers responded to a vehicle crash that killed a man and left a car in a canal near Kao Khwang Soi 7 on Yanyawirojon Road in Muang District, Chanthaburi Province. The victim, 51-year-old Manas, was found with severe head and facial injuries near his bicycle and a garbage bin; locals said he regularly collected scrap metal in the area.

A white Mitsubishi Pajero (license plate Kob 8481, Chanthaburi) was discovered submerged in the roadside canal with its front bumper damaged. The driver, 45-year-old Chaiydet, was in a state of muscular rigidity and was given emergency first aid before being taken to Sirivet Hospital at relatives' request.

CCTV footage from Ruengchit Agricultural Company, recorded at 12:45 p.m., showed the vehicle traveling at low speed and hugging the left lane as if turning into an alley, when it suddenly accelerated hard and shot forward with black smoke billowing. It then struck Manas, who was sitting collecting garbage, killing him instantly before plunging into the canal.

Relatives of Chaiydet disclosed that he had just picked up a child from a private hospital and was returning when he suddenly experienced muscular rigidity and lost control of the vehicle. He had experienced similar episodes before, but despite previous medical examination, doctors had been unable to identify a definite cause or abnormality, so he had received no targeted treatment until this incident occurred.

Police Lieutenant Yodcheroen Inkai documented and thoroughly investigated the scene to determine the exact cause and ensure fairness to both parties. The body was transferred to Phra Pokklao Hospital for detailed autopsy, and will later be released to relatives for religious rites.