Illegal Bulgarian Tobacco Ring Uncovered at Koh Phangan Resort
Tourist Police uncovered an illegal tobacco operation at a Koh Phangan resort on Tuesday, where a Serbian-Thai management team was caught selling untaxed cigarettes and e-cigarettes sourced from Bulgaria.
Three Laotians Arrested in Major Drug Bust Along Mekong River
The Surasak Montri Task Force, under the Second Army Area Command, arrested three Laotian nationals during a drug smuggling operation on the evening of February 11 following intelligence reports of planned drug trafficking
Desperate and Hungry: 60 Myanmar Migrants Seek Help from Thai Locals
In a developing story from Phetchabun Province, Thailand, authorities have discovered multiple groups of Myanmar nationals who were allegedly abandoned by human traffickers
Thailand Works with US, China to Hunt BGF Trafficking Suspects
The Minister of Justice has announced that the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is preparing to issue arrest warrants for Maung Chit Thu, the leader of the Border Guard Force (BGF),
Taiwanese-Thai Gang Arrested in Phuket Luxury Villa Gambling Ring
Thai Cyber Police have arrested six suspects - three Taiwanese nationals and three Thai citizens - in a major crackdown on an international online gambling operation in Phuket. The suspects were operating from a luxury house
Canadian Man Found Dead in Phuket, Leaves Heartfelt Note About Cats
A 53-year-old Canadian businessman, Ian, was found deceased in his car near Nui Beach in Phuket's Karon district on February 10, 2025, local police reported.
Myanmar Teen Confesses to Beach Dog Cruelty Two Years Ago
A 19-year-old Myanmar national has confessed to throwing a dog repeatedly into the sea at a Chumphon beach, after a video of the incident went viral on social media. The act, which occurred two years ago when the suspect was 17
Thai-Swiss-US Operation Nets Hackers Behind 1,000+ Cyber Attacks
Thai police arrested four European hackers in Phuket who allegedly stole $16 million through ransomware attacks affecting over 1,000 victims worldwide. The suspects, wanted by Swiss and US authorities
Thai Police Freezes $2.5 Million in Crypto Assets from Chinese Scam Bosses
In a dramatic operation reminiscent of a movie scene, Thai and Chinese police forces have successfully frozen cryptocurrency assets worth $2.5 million (approximately 84 million baht) from two alleged Chinese scam kingpins.
Thai Police Block Japanese Group’s Suspected Scammer Gang Entry
Four Japanese tourists had their Thai visas revoked after authorities suspected them of attempting to join a transnational scammer operation through the Myanmar border.
