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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France has become worse then south central Los Angeles. This may sound ironic, but the streets of any french city are just not safe anymore. Mostly in the metros like Paris or Lyons, all run by leftist woke municipal bodies.

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

43 minutes ago, TopThai1964 said:

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

Bingo!

And the award for the idiotic "not a typical white persons name" post of the day goes to ...

Bonus points for getting it in early.

1 hour ago, TopThai1964 said:

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

So?

"French Arab" is not a nationality.

4 hours ago, Sigmund said:

France has become worse then south central Los Angeles. This may sound ironic, but the streets of any french city are just not safe anymore. Mostly in the metros like Paris or Lyons, all run by leftist woke municipal bodies.

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.