French fugitive wanted for attempted murder arrested in PhuketImmigration officers have arrested a 46-year-old French national hiding in the Rawai area of Phuket province on Friday. (Photo: Phuket Immigration)PHUKET — Immigration officers have arrested a 46-year-old French national hiding in Phuket's Muang district after he was flagged on an Interpol red notice for attempted murder. Officers from Phuket Immigration carried out surveillance until they confirmed the man, identified only as Faisal, was inside a residence in tambon Rawai. A team led by Pol Lt Col Adisorn Boonchum, an inspector with Phuket Immigration, then moved in and detained him without incident. During questioning, Faisal admitted he was the person named in the arrest warrant.

Source: Bangkok Post March 13, 2026 06:05 UTC