PHUKET — Three foreigners were arrested in Phuket on April 1 for attempting to settle a bill at an entertainment venue on Bangla Road using fake banknotes, highlighting the risks of counterfeit currency in tourist areas. Tourists in Pattaya Circulating Counterfeit Dollar Bills in Social Media Stunt The suspects, whose nationalities remain undisclosed, tried to […]
PATTAYA — Indian tourists in Pattaya have caused alarm after handing out fake US dollar notes as part of a staged social media content video, leaving local vendors shaken and potentially exposed to legal risk. Pattaya Police arrest Iranian gang using fake dollars The incident, reported on March 27, saw unsuspecting recipients attempt to exchange […]
SURAT THANI – Two Israeli nationals were apprehended on Koh Samui on Saturday for allegedly exchanging counterfeit US dollar bills at a local airport. The suspects, identified as 25-year-old M.M. and 28-year-old O.S., were taken into custody under warrants issued by the Samui Court. Tensions Rise with Israeli Tourists and Businesses on Koh Phangan According […]
PATTAYA — A 66-year-old American man was arrested on June 3, 2025, in Pattaya after attempting to exchange counterfeit U.S. banknotes at a currency exchange booth near Jomtien Beach. The arrest took place after alert staff at the “TT Currency Exchange” identified the suspicious bills and contacted local police. Russian Tourist Arrested in Phuket for […]
Phuket, Thailand – A Russian woman is under investigation for allegedly exchanging counterfeit U.S. Dollar banknotes at local currency exchange outlets and businesses in Phuket. Phuket Police Investigate Foreign Tourists Over Fake $50 Bills at Currency Exchange The case came to light on the evening of March 23rd, when Ms. R., a 53-year-old Russian tourist, […]
Phuket, Thailand – Authorities are investigating two foreign female tourists suspected of using counterfeit US currency at a money exchange in Cape Panwa. The incident, reported on Saturday, March 22, 2025, has raised concerns about fraudulent banknotes circulating in Phuket’s tourist areas. Fake 100 baht bills found in Lampang The seized bills were taken to […]
Two Nepalese nationals were arrested in Pattaya for allegedly scamming locals and tourists with counterfeit U.S. dollars. Multi-million dollar money laundering ring busted in Thailand The arrest was made today, January 14th, 2025. According to Pol Maj Gen Natthakorn Prapaiyon, Commander of Immigration Bureau Division 3, the police received complaints from locals about what they […]
The Thai baht hit a 19-month high of 32.93 baht against the US dollar (USD) and is expected to fluctuate between 32.80 baht and 33.00 baht/USD today, according to Poon Panichpibool, a capital market strategist at Krungthai Global Markets. Thai Baht Strengthens to 4.5-Month High Against USD He said that there is momentum for the […]
