Swiss Dog Owner Defies Beach Ban, Sparks Fears Among Tourists and Thais
A conflict between a Swiss dog owner and locals and tourists in Prachuap Khiri Khan province has resurfaced. The issue, which hit the headlines in August 2024 after several complaints of dog attacks, flared up again
Used Car Dealer Arrested for Hiring Myanmar Workers to Run Live Sales
Immigration police in Kanchanaburi province arrested a used car dealership owner for illegally employing five Myanmar nationals to conduct Facebook Live sales sessions
Two Hong Kong Murder Suspects Arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport
Immigration authorities at Suvarnabhumi Airport apprehended two Hong Kong nationals wanted for murder on January 22, 2025. The suspects, Mr. Yau Shu-ko Enoch and Mr. Shimeobi Chinedu Nelson, both 21, were arrested following an Interpol alert.
Two Korean Admins of Online Gambling Websites Arrested in Udon Thani
Thai Immigration Police have dismantled an illegal online gambling operation in Udon Thani, arresting two South Korean nationals who were using the northeastern Thai province as their base
Livestreaming Russian Tourist Assaulted Near Pattaya Police Station
A Russian tourist was assaulted in Pattaya after a woman mistakenly believed he was filming her during his livestream. The incident, which occurred in front of the Pattaya City Police Station
French Man Arrested for Posting Explicit Content with Thai Women
A 26-year-old French student was arrested in Bangkok for posting explicit content and videos of intimate encounters with Thai women on social media platforms, police announced on January 20.
Canadian Flees Police Checkpoint, Causes Multiple Crashes in Phuket
A Canadian tourist was arrested following a dramatic police chase through Patong and Karon districts that resulted in multiple vehicle collisions on January 19.
EDC Phuket Festival Marred by Deaths and Drug Arrests
In a tragic turn of events at Phuket's Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) 2025, two international tourists died and three foreign nationals were arrested for drug possession during the three-day electronic music festival.
32 Indonesians Flee Myanmar’s Business Cleanup Through Thai Border
Thai authorities apprehended 32 Indonesian nationals attempting to illegally cross the Myanmar-Thailand border in Tak province early Sunday morning, as they reportedly fled
Japanese Youth Found Safe in Thailand After Online Gaming Encounter
Thai police successfully located a missing Japanese youth and coordinated with the Japanese embassy for his safe return home, bringing relief to his family and the Japanese community.
