BANGKOK – A Taiwanese national wanted in Taiwan for alleged drug trafficking was arrested by Thai immigration and narcotics officers at a condominium in Bangkok’s Asoke area on Wednesday night. The suspect, identified as 27-year-old Chiang Ming-foeng, is accused of using Thailand as a hub to prepare and ship illegal narcotics to Taiwan. Taiwanese National […]
PHUKET – A British national was arrested in Phuket on January 11 after a video of him driving recklessly along a traffic island went viral on social media. The footage, shared by Newshawk Phuket, showed the man identified as L. T. O. maneuvering a yellow off-road Jeep on Thepkasattri Road in Thalang district amid heavy […]
CHONBURI – Thai immigration authorities have arrested a suspected Chinese scam kingpin wanted internationally for allegedly defrauding hundreds of victims of approximately 900 million baht. The suspect, identified as ‘Yang,’ also known as ‘Jack Yang,’ was apprehended on Tuesday at a housing estate in Bang Lamung district, Chonburi. Bank Staff Arrested for Aiding Chinese Scam […]
KOH PHANGAN – Police arrested four Israelis during a drug raid on Sunday, seizing a significant quantity of illicit substances and cash from a party at Bunny Villa on the island. Israeli Tourist Arrested at Phuket Airport for Carrying Loaded Ammunition Magazine The operation followed complaints about noise and frequent comings and goings of foreigners […]
CHIANG RAI – A 55-year-old South Korean woman was arrested at Mae Fah Luang International Airport on January 8 after airport security discovered more than 23 kilograms of cannabis concealed in her luggage, allegedly intended for export to London. Nigerian man, Guinean woman arrested at Bangkok airport with drugs The arrest followed a coordinated operation […]
BANGKOK – Bangkok police have arrested a Cambodian national found in possession of a firearm and explosive materials, thwarting what investigators believe was a planned revenge attack. The operation, conducted on December 27, was led by senior Metropolitan Police commanders including Pol Lt Gen Siam Boonsom. Cambodia Flies Over 250 Drones Across Thai Border, Violating […]
KOH CHANG – The primary suspect in a fatal expressway shooting in Bangkok has been apprehended on the island of Koh Chang in Trat province. Songkran Panpu, 37, was arrested at a rented room on Wednesday, a day after the alleged road-rage incident that left a 34-year-old driver dead. Amulet Trader Arrested After Deadly Shooting […]
PHUKET – A Thai man and a Norwegian woman have been arrested at a luxury villa in Phuket’s Muang district on suspicion of drug trafficking. The arrest was carried out by Wichit police on Sunday night following intelligence from local drug users and dealers. Norwegian Man Arrested After Violent Tuk-Tuk and Bicycle Theft Attempt in […]
