“Fake Mafia” Russian Arrested for Threatening Tourists on Koh Phangan
Thai Tourist Police have arrested a Russian national who allegedly extorted fellow Russians on Koh Phangan island in Surat Thani province by posing as a mafia member with connections to high-ranking Thai officials.
Russian Tourist Seeks Justice After Assault in Phuket Taxi
A Russian female tourist has reached out to local media after her case involving an assault by a Phuket taxi driver's girlfriend has shown no progress.
Germans, Turk Nabbed for Attack on Russian Defending Finnish Women in Patong
A Russian man who was protecting his Finnish girlfriend and her friend from alleged harassment by three German and Turkish tourists was injured in a physical altercation that followed.
Two Arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport with Fake Spanish Passports
Immigration authorities at Thailand's Suvarnabhumi Airport have apprehended two foreign nationals attempting to travel with counterfeit Spanish passports.
Thailand Cracks Down on Illegal Daily Rental Condo Businesses
Administrative officials have inspected condominium units in Bangkok's Pratunam area that were illegally offering "daily" rentals through popular applications.
Tourist Police Arrest Illegal South Korean Tour Guide in Pattaya
Tourist Police have apprehended a South Korean national for illegally working as a tour guide in central Pattaya. The suspect was caught while conducting unauthorized
Fake ID Chinese Ring Used Thai Corrupt Cops to Extort Millions
In a major operation dubbed "CIB Game On," Thai authorities have arrested a Chinese-Myanmar couple running a sophisticated fake ID scheme that doubled as an extortion racket targeting Chinese nationals in Thailand.
Trans Group Clashes with Thai Women in Phuket, Israeli Tourists Injured
A violent altercation in Phuket's entertainment district has sparked widespread online criticism after video footage emerged showing foreign tourists fleeing from transgender individuals before a physical confrontation.
100KG of Cannabis Seized at Chiang Mai Airport as Smugglers Walk Free
Law enforcement in Chiang Mai Province announced on Wednesday the seizure of over 100 kilograms of cannabis flowers but were unable to press charges against the foreign nationals
100 Thais Face Serious Charges for Cambodia-Based Scams
Thai authorities have announced charges against 100 Thai nationals for their involvement in transnational call center scams operating from Cambodia. These individuals were among 119 Thais deported from Cambodia
