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Based on 10 verified sources covering Thailand:

PHUKET – Police in Phuket are searching for three Thai men after a foreign tourist was attacked and robbed at an ATM in Patong. [1]

Phuket – Police in Patong have arrested a 29‑year‑old Turkish/Swedish dual national following the death of an Australian tourist who was fatally injured after being struck during a street altercation. [2]

Dutch man held at Phuket Airport over assault on Thai vendor Police arrested a Dutch man at Phuket International Airport yesterday, January 29, after he and three friends assaulted a Thai street vendor during a parking dispute in Patong last week. [4]

Patong cops save stranded driver who ran out of petrol Officers deliver fuel and keep traffic moving during roadside drama Police in Pato [5]

Patong — Police in Patong have arrested a Nigerian national on charges of cocaine trafficking after a sting operation escalated into a high-speed pursuit and collision with a civilian vehicle. [6]

Phuket – Police in Patong have arrested a 32‑year‑old Swedish national wanted on a Phuket Provincial Court warrant for rape and indecent assault. [7]

Phuket – Police in Phuket have arrested a Colombian national suspected of fatally shooting an Iraqi tourist in the bustling Patong area, capturing the alleged hitman within just eight hours of the crime. ![]( [8]

Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, February 2nd, to Sunday, February 8th 2026. (confirmed by 2 sources) [9]

Sources

[1] TH www.chiangraitimes.com · 2026-03-22 · 75% match

Phuket Safety Concerns Raised After Tourists Robbed at ATM Machine

PHUKET – Police in Phuket are searching for three Thai men after a foreign tourist was attacked and robbed at an ATM in Patong.

[2] TH tpnnational.com · 2026-02-27 · 75% match

Foreign Man Charged After Fatal Assault on Australian Tourist in Patong Following Road Rage Incident

[3] TH www.khaosodenglish.com · 2026-03-19 · 75% match

Foreign tourists brawl in Patong over dispute involving woman

[4] TH thethaiger.com · 2026-01-30 · 85% match

Dutch man held at Phuket Airport over assault on Thai vendor

[5] TH thethaiger.com · 2025-09-11 · 85% match

Patong cops save stranded driver who ran out of petrol

Patong cops save stranded driver who ran out of petrol Officers deliver fuel and keep traffic moving during roadside drama Police in Pato

[6] TH thephuketexpress.com · 2026-02-04 · 75% match

Nigerian Man Arrested in Patong for Cocaine Trafficking After Dramatic Chase

Patong — Police in Patong have arrested a Nigerian national on charges of cocaine trafficking after a sting operation escalated into a high-speed pursuit and collision with a civilian vehicle.

[7] TH thephuketexpress.com · 2026-02-05 · 75% match

Swedish Man Arrested in Patong For Outstanding Rape Warrant

Phuket – Police in Patong have arrested a 32‑year‑old Swedish national wanted on a Phuket Provincial Court warrant for rape and indecent assault.

[8] TH tpnnational.com · 2026-02-08 · 75% match

Colombian Gunman Arrested Hours After Shooting and Killing Iraqi Tourist in Patong, Phuket

[9] TH tpnnational.com · 2026-02-09 · 72% match

Saudi Arabian Man Arrested for Public Indecency in Patong, Authorities Recommend Visa Revocation

Phuket – Authorities have moved swiftly to protect the island’s reputation after a video circulated on social media showing two male foreign tourists engaging in alleged indecent behavior in public. ![](

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