CHIANG MAI – Immigration police in Chiang Mai have arrested two Chinese nationals and a Thai woman for allegedly operating a hotel through an illegal nominee arrangement. The arrests, made on January 16, 2026, reflect a heightened crackdown on foreign-controlled businesses violating Thai ownership laws in the tourism sector. Police Officers Scrutinized for Releasing Chinese […]
PATTAYA – A French tourist was critically injured after falling from the fifth floor of a hotel in Naklua in the early hours of January 14, 2026. The 31-year-old man, who was conscious but severely hurt, was rushed to hospital with significant head and leg injuries. Finnish Tourist Critically Injured in Fall from Udon Thani […]
KOH PHANGAN – Police have arrested a French man and four Myanmar nationals in a crackdown on an unlicensed resort operation on the tourist island of Koh Phangan in Surat Thani province. The action is part of ongoing efforts to regulate illegal foreign-run businesses on the popular destination. French Nationals Accused of Operating Illegal Villa […]
PHUKET – An 84-year-old German tourist was found deceased in his hotel room near Kamala Beach, Phuket, on the evening of November 30, 2025, after a friend raised the alarm over being unable to contact him. Police from Kamala Police Station were called to the scene around 7:00 p.m. American Man Found Dead in Pattaya […]
UDON THANI – A 21-year-old Finnish national sustained critical injuries after falling from the fourth floor of a hotel in Udon Thani on Friday night. The incident occurred around 11:30 PM on Prajak Silpakorn Road, prompting a multi-unit emergency response that included police, rescue teams, and medical personnel. Chinese National Injured in Terrifying Fall from […]
KOH PHANGAN – Surat Thani authorities have dismantled an alleged illegal hotel operation run by two French nationals on Koh Phangan, uncovering tax evasion estimated at nearly 100 million baht. The raid, conducted on November 7th, targeted three luxury villa projects linked to their company, Phangan Development (Thailand) Co., Ltd. British Yoga Instructor Arrested on […]
KOH PHANGAN – Tourist police and immigration officials have raided a hostel on Koh Phangan, arresting nine individuals in connection with operating an illegal business. The operation targeted The 10 Club Hostel in Moo 1 of the popular tourist island on Tuesday afternoon. Immigration Police Crack Down on Illegally Operated Hotels on Koh Phangan Authorities […]
PATTAYA – A 24-year-old French tourist died in the early hours of October 27 after falling from the fifth-floor balcony of his Pattaya hotel. The incident occurred despite attempts by a hotel security guard to intervene moments before the fatal plunge. Woman Critically Injured in Fall from Pattaya Condominium Authorities were alerted around 5 a.m. […]
