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French National Wanted for Attempted Murder Arrested in Phuket

A French national, Faisal, aged 46, has been arrested in Phuket, Thailand, on charges of attempted murder in France. The arrest follows a directive by senior Thai immigration officials to target foreign nationals evading criminal charges abroad and those attempting transnational crimes. Coordination between the French Embassy in Thailand and the Royal Thai Police was crucial in locating and detaining Faisal.

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Faisal was apprehended in the Rawai subdistrict, Muang district of Phuket. The arrest was part of a broader effort to crack down on illegal activities involving foreign individuals. The request for assistance came after Faisal was identified as the subject of a French arrest warrant and an Interpol red notice for attempted murder involving a firearm.

The criminal case against Faisal originates from an altercation in France that escalated into gunfire, injuring another individual. Authorities in France suspect Faisal as the gunman. Following the incident, Faisal fled to Thailand, prompting Thai officials to revoke his permission to stay and track his whereabouts.

Once his residence was identified, immigration officers moved quickly to arrest Faisal, who confirmed his identity and the charges against him. Records indicate that he entered Thailand on 23 January 2026 on a visa-exemption scheme valid until 23 March 2026. He is currently in Phuket Immigration custody, awaiting further legal proceedings and potential deportation to France, reported Khaosod.

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NorthernRyland Ruby Member

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6 hours ago, NanLaew said:

Nobody is being "imported" here. Nobody is "becoming French" here.

yes they are. Immigration is a deliberate government policy. Even if they were born there that doesn't mean they represent the average person.

The idea that immigrants from anywhere can be assimilated into any culture is an extremely new social experiment being carried out in the West and has decidedly failed so I see now reason to carry water for these people and spread lies about their immigrants.

NorthernRyland Ruby Member

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6 hours ago, Gecko123 said:

It historically allowed immigration into France from its colonies, which in many cases were brutally exploited in terms of natural and human resources.

Doesn't matter under which pretense they came, the point is they aren't French and the average person if you asked them back then would probably so no, they don't want them. Their citizenship is purely a government fiction and none of us are obliged to go along with their narrative.

NanLaew Star Member

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3 hours ago, blaze master said:

How do you know that everyone is white ?

How do you know that they aren't?

(rhetorical)

Bday Prang Star Member

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14 hours ago, Legal Lifeline said:

Indeed- and abandon all hope if you ever inadvertently find yourself in some of the suburbs of Marseille

you are not wrong , myself and a group of friends were touring around the south of france back in the 80's even that long ago we were warned about Marseille, I seriously doubt it has improved despite ( due to) the inevitable increase in "multiculturalism"

vangrop Silver Member

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To dismay of some woke an members. This scumbag is not a genuine Frenchman, the papers doesn't matter in this case. That guy is an imported muslim criminal (as most of them are) from North Africa or Middle East.

Issan girl Senior Member

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On 3/14/2026 at 2:06 PM, HK MacPhooey said:

Used to be confined to Marseille due to all the Algerians living there - that should have been a warning to the French authorities on the latent problem of allowing ‘third world’ mostly African nationals free rein to come and settle in your country.

Wow. I think you took racism to a new level. But, I am sure that you will just label me as a "leftist", which somehow in your warped world view is now worse than being racist.

PJ71 Platinum Member

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On 3/13/2026 at 8:13 PM, TopThai1964 said:

typical French name...I would guess French Arab !

Sharp as a bowling ball - lol.

Gecko123 Platinum Member

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3 hours ago, Issan girl said:

Wow. I think you took racism to a new level. But, I am sure that you will just label me as a "leftist", which somehow in your warped world view is now worse than being racist.

This warped world view can be summed up in one sentence: All of the world's problems are caused by the "other" guy, and there is therefore absolutely no need for me to reflect on what role I have played in causing or contributing to the problem.

wensiensheng Platinum Member

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On 3/13/2026 at 4:19 PM, BayArea said:

be careful, we have too many liberal/ leftists posters on this board who will be offended by your statements.

but you are 100% on point and the truth shall not be denied even if the woke crowd choses to ignore it.

OMG, how did I survive walking around in Paris last week, or in Nîmes only yesterday. I must lead a charmed life. Or, your generalities leave a lot to be desired.

bristolgeoff Platinum Member

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They are talking together who living in thailand and wanted.The thais know where to look and a name now.Faisal good french name too

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