PHUKET — A suspected leader of a Nordic crime syndicate wanted under an Interpol red notice has been arrested at a luxury condominium in Phuket, marking a significant blow to transnational organized crime operating in Thailand. French Fugitive Arrested in Phuket Following Interpol Alert Investigators from the Immigration Bureau’s Division 6 and local police apprehended […]
PHUKET — Thai immigration police have arrested a 50-year-old French national, identified by authorities only as Mr. Ani, at a luxury seaside hotel in Phuket after he allegedly fled multiple international arrest warrants linked to large-scale drug trafficking and money laundering. The suspect, wanted in more than 32 criminal cases in France, had entered Thailand […]
PHUKET — A 42-year-old van driver was taken into custody following allegations of sexual assault against a 20-year-old Ukrainian national on April 6, prompting renewed scrutiny of tourist safety protocols in the region. Female Filipino Tourist Attacked, Robbed, and Nearly Raped at Reservoir in Pattaya Area The suspect, identified as Sukarn Homsawat from Takua Pa, […]
PHUKET — A 23-year-old tour guide died and five others were injured Tuesday when a moored speedboat exploded and caught fire at Ao Makham’s customs pier, officials confirmed. The blast occurred around 11:00 a.m. at Phuket’s deep-sea port, according to Adul Raluekmool of the Phuket Regional Marine Office. Towed Speedboat Hits Tuk-Tuk Into Massage Parlour, […]
PHUKET — Tourist police have arrested a Russian national for illegally offering tour services while staying in the country on a Destination Thailand Visa, authorities said on Saturday. Russian National Arrested for Illegal Rental Business and Drug Possession on Koh Phangan The suspect held a DTV, which allows stays of up to 180 days per […]
PHUKET — Three German tourists were injured in an attack by a group of Thai nationals in Patong in the early hours of Friday, sparking a police manhunt as authorities work to track down the suspects and reassure visitors in one of Thailand’s busiest tourist districts. British Man Attacked Inside a Beer Bar in Pattaya […]
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 […]
PHUKET — A 32-year-old Chinese national wanted on fraud charges involving losses exceeding 5 million baht has been arrested at a condominium in Patong, immigration police announced on Thursday. Chinese Call Centre Gang That Fled Cambodia Arrested in Nonthaburi The suspect, identified only as Wang, was apprehended by immigration officers following a request from the […]
