9 Vietnamese Nabbed for Kidnapping Thai-Taiwanese Couple, $52K Extortion
A gang of nine Vietnamese nationals have been arrested for kidnapping a Taiwanese man and his Thai girlfriend and extorting over 1.7 million baht ($52,200).
Sports Car Menace Caught: Russian Driver Fined on Koh Samui
Police at Bo Phut Police Station, Koh Samui, have arrested a Russian man driving a sports car with loud engine revving, causing disturbances on Koh Samui.
Cambodian Transgender Caught for Theft of Italian’s Necklace in Bangkok
The suspect who stole gold necklace from an Italian tourist was about to cross the border from Sa Kaeo Province back to Cambodia, but Thonglor police managed to arrest them
Nail Artist Falls Victim to Alleged Indian Serial STD Spreader in Thailand
A Thai woman from Samut Prakan reported being deceived by an Indian man claiming to be a businessman, resulting in sexual relationships and disease transmission.
Iranian Man Nabbed for Snatching Russian Tourist’s Cash in Bangkok
Iranian man arrested in Bangkok for tricking Russian woman to show money before snatching it. This case is similar to the incident where an Iranian couple snatched money from a Chinese tourist last week.
Desperate Cambodian Mother Nabbed in Jewelry Heist at Thai Market
A Cambodian woman attempted to steal three red gold necklaces from a jewelry store in Samut Prakan Province. She was apprehended by bystanders
Zero-Dollar Tours Under Scrutiny After Guide Attacks Tourist for Not Buying
A video circulating online shows an incident where a foreign illegal tour guide is arguing with a female Chinese tourist, prompting a police investigation into a suspected zero-dollar tour
Korean Drug Suspect Arrested in Pattaya after Sneaking into Thailand
A South Korean male suspect, previously deported by immigration police in 2017, secretly re-entered Thailand and had been living in Pattaya for half a month before
Ex-Arsenal Player Arrested for $800K Cannabis Smuggle from Thailand
A soccer player who once appeared for Arsenal in the Champions League has been charged in connection with trying to smuggle cannabis worth 600,000 pounds
Foreign Tourists Asked to Leave Illegal Luxury Villas in Koh Samui
A demolition order for 19 luxury villas from two major projects on Koh Samui has been ignored. Recent inspections have revealed that the operators continue to illegally rent out the villas to tourists on a daily and monthly basis
