Chinese Chef and South Asian Overstayers Detained in Phuket
Immigration Police have arrested a Chinese national for working illegally as a chef and detained two South Asian men for overstaying their visas during a recent operation targeting foreigners
“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.
Southern Thailand Security Overhaul Following Deadly Ramadan Attacks
In response to Saturday night's deadly attacks in Thailand's southern border provinces, security forces have implemented revised safety protocols across the region.
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.
Swiss Expat Faces Visa Review After Dog Attacks Tourist Twice
A Swiss expat in Bang Saphan district is facing possible visa revocation after his dogs repeatedly attacked tourists on a local beach, escalating a year-long dispute to immigration authorities.
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.
Swedish Man Found Dead in Pai Guesthouse, Cause Unknown
A 46-year-old Swedish tourist was discovered dead in his room at a guesthouse in Pai, Mae Hong Son province, officials reported Saturday.
Thailand Seeks to Tap Japanese Banana Market Amid Rice Price Concerns
Falling rice prices have led to protests by farmers and hurt the government's popularity, especially that of Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan, who encouraged farmers to grow Cavendish bananas instead.
Gene Hackman Died of Heart Disease, His Wife Died of Hantavirus About 1 week...
Actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease a full week after his wife died from hantavirus in their New Mexico hillside home, likely unaware that she was dead because he was in the advanced stages of Alzheimer
