Foreign Musicians in Pai Await Bangkok Transfer for Deportation
Immigration authorities are set to deport three foreign musicians - one Brazilian and two Israeli nationals - for performing without valid work permits, officials announced on February 17.
International Musician’s Deportation from Pai Sparks Controversy
A Brazilian musician's girlfriend has appealed to the media, claiming Thai immigration authorities used excessive measures in handling a minor work permit violation in Pai, Mae Hong Son province.
Police Hunt for Chinese Tourist After Woman Found Dead in Bangkok Hotel
Police are searching for a Chinese national in connection with the death of a woman at a hotel in Ladprao district, Bangkok, following allegations of forced drug use.
American Expat Arrested at Phuket Bar Over Foreign Business Law Breach
Immigration Police arrested a 67-year-old American citizen, Donald Ray (surname withheld), at a restaurant in Phuket's Old Town district late Friday night. The arrest was made under a warrant issued by the Phuket Provincial Court
Valentine’s Night Gone Wrong: Turkish Tourist Robbed in Pattaya
In the early hours of February 15, a 56-year-old Turkish tourist, Mr. Nevzat, filed a police report at Pattaya City Police Station after falling victim to theft in a South Pattaya hotel.
10 Chinese Scammers Deported as Thailand Gets List of 3,700 Suspects
Thai police have begun acting on China's list of 3,700 suspected human traffickers and scammers from Myawaddy, with the first deportation of 10 Chinese suspects who were caught in Thailand after fleeing Myanmar.
Amazon Job Scam Turns Pakistani Man into Myanmar Nightmare
One of the 260 people handed over to Thai authorities by DKBA forces in Myanmar after being rescued from a scam gang base recounted his harrowing experience with checkpoint officials at the cargo termina
Foreign Musicians Arrested in Pai for Working Without Permits
Thai authorities arrested four foreign musicians performing at a restaurant in Pai, a popular tourist destination in Mae Hong Son province, northern Thailand, amid growing concerns from local residents about the impact of foreign visitors
BGF Leader’s U-Turn: Hundreds to be Freed from Shwe Kokko to Thailand
Thai security officials reported today that Colonel Saw Chit Thu, also known as Maung Chit Thu, leader of the Border Guard Force (BGF/KNA), has pledged to cooperate with Thai authorities in combating illegal online operations and scammer networks
Bangkok Police Crash Poker Game at Chinese Restaurant, 13 Arrested
Metropolitan Police conducted a raid on a high-end Chinese restaurant after receiving intelligence about illegal gambling operations in the Yan Nawa district. The operation led to the arrest of twelve foreign nationals caught participating in an unauthorized poker game
