Kittikorn Chanmath’s Dramatic Arrest: Pen Gun and Drugs Uncovered in Phuket Incident 2025

In a riveting turn of events near the bustling Mae Somchit Kata Fresh Market, an eyebrow-raising incident took place on the evening of March 10th, 2025. Kittikorn “Toey” Chanmath, a man already skirting the edges of the law, found himself at the center of a confrontation that could have been plucked straight from a thriller novel. As the sun dipped below the horizon at 6 PM, a frantic phone call made its way to the alert ears of the Wichit Police, reporting a man brandishing a weapon in the guise of a pen, threatening an unsuspecting taxi driver. The report was a call to action, and the police wasted no time intervening.

With precision and purpose, the officers quickly closed in on a white Mazda2 halted at a red light along the bustling Kata Road. The man behind the wheel, Kittikorn, was soon to realize his evening plans were far from the mundane. Promptly exiting the vehicle upon police’s request, he was subjected to a thorough search that revealed much more than just a pen gun, unapologetically loaded with a .22-calibre bullet. Deep within the folds of his shorts pocket nestled a clandestine treasure trove—a packet of crystal meth, the notorious “Ice.”

Under the unforgiving glare of police scrutiny, Kittikorn’s evening unravelled rapidly. The crisp march back to the precinct at Karon Police Station heralded another chapter in his already colorful criminal history, marked by a previous drug conviction back in 2018 at Thung Song Police Station, way down in Nakhon Si Thammarat. The police, donning their detective hats, swiftly confirmed the crystalline substance as methamphetamine, a fact ominously echoed by Kittikorn’s own tell-tale urine sample, which revealed traces of the illicit drug.

With a hefty pile of charges accumulating on his docket—spanning illegal firearm possession, gallivanting about with said firearm without clearance, and illegal possession of Category 1 narcotics—Kittikorn’s situation grew more precarious by the moment. However, curiously absent from the charge sheet was any reference to the alleged threat against the taxi driver, fueling speculation that more charges might be forthcoming as the investigation delves deeper into the murky waters of that fateful evening.

Amidst growing concerns over the rising tide of illicit firearm and drug usage on Phuket’s streets, worry etched its way onto authorities’ agendas, as reported by The Phuket News. This incident was not isolated. On a similar note, a chaotic debacle was captured on Phuket roads just a few days prior involving a Russian couple who deemed their taxi fare optional. The altercation reached its crescendo when they sashayed away from the cab without paying, leaving the irate driver scurrying after them. Social media buzzed with the spat’s visuals, depicting the epitome of tourist entitlement clashing with local grit.

And while these heart-thumping tales from Phuket offer only a glimpse into the region’s dynamic life, as stormy weather rolls in and other unfolding dramas compete for attention across Thailand, it’s clear that there’s never a dull moment on this captivating island. Whether the authorities will piece together the riddle surrounding Kittikorn’s latest escapade remains to be seen, but one certainty remains—it adds yet another layer to the rich, unpredictable tapestry of Thai life, keeping audiences glued to even the smallest news snippets for the next sensational turn.