Phuket Authorities Raid Unlicensed Illegal Hotels

PHUKET, Thailand — The Department of Provincial Administration has significantly intensified its enforcement efforts against unlicensed accommodation businesses in Phuket province, executing targeted raids on three establishments in the popular tourist hubs of Karon and Rawai. The special operation was spearheaded by the department’s Central Special Operations Unit following a direct order from Director-General Narucha […]

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Thai Police Raid 32 Companies In Koh Phangan Crackdown

KOH PHANGAN, Surat Thani — Thai police launched a major coordinated operation on Koh Phangan on May 13, raiding 32 companies suspected of using Thai nominees to illegally hold land on behalf of foreign investors, in one of the most significant enforcement actions targeting foreign property ownership violations in the island’s history. Koh Phangan Praises […]

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Thailand Launches Crackdown on Unruly Tourists, Warning of Visa Revocation and Deportation

BANGKOK — Thailand’s Interior Ministry has ordered provincial authorities nationwide to take firm action against unruly foreign tourists, warning that offenders could face visa revocation and immediate deportation following reports of visitors breaking laws, intimidating local residents and misusing tourist visas in several provinces. Phuket AI Cameras Catch Nigerian, Ivorian Overstayers Interior Permanent Secretary Arsit […]

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Koh Phangan Praises Nominee Crackdown

KOH PHANGAN — Tourism operators on this world-famous island have praised the government’s recent crackdown on illegal nominee businesses run by foreigners, while calling for even tougher enforcement, visa reductions and fresh stimulus measures to counter a troubling decline in arrivals. Ugandan Women Pocketed 500K Baht Monthly in Koh Phangan Vice Trade The push for […]

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Crackdown on Illegal Work: Over 140 Arrests in Chonburi

CHONBURI — More than 140 foreign nationals were arrested between March 16 and 22 in a sweeping crackdown on illegal employment across the province, immigration authorities announced on Tuesday, signaling intensified enforcement against labour violations in one of Thailand’s most popular tourist destinations, the Bangkok Post reported. Moroccan and Myanmar Nationals Arrested for Illegal Work […]

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Phuket Intensifies Crackdown on Crime and illegal Businesses

PHUKET – Provincial authorities have ramped up enforcement operations targeting criminal networks, illegal businesses, and grey-market activities in a bid to strengthen public safety and restore confidence in Phuket as a secure tourism destination. The coordinated crackdown is being led by Governor Nirat Phongsitthavorn and involves provincial police, immigration, and other relevant agencies. Police Raid […]

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Thailand Launches National Crackdown on Foreigners Abusing Visa-Free Entries

Thailand’s Immigration Bureau has launched a nationwide operation targeting foreigners who exploit visa-free entry privileges to conduct illegal activities. The crackdown, announced on November 12th, specifically aims to dismantle networks using tourist visas to engage in cybercrime, human trafficking, and other unlawful operations. Thai Officials Assess 60-Day Visa-Free Policy’s Economic and Security Impacts Led by […]

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