8 South Koreans Arrested for Illegal Teaching in Bangkok; Owner Charged
Immigration authorities arrested eight South Korean nationals for teaching without work permits during a coordinated raid on two branches of a Korean language school in Bangkok on February 6, 2025.
Israeli Tourists Cause Disturbance at Pai Hospital, Face Deportation
Four Israeli tourists were arrested and fined after causing disturbances at Pai Hospital in Pai district, Mae Hong Son province, police reported on February 6. The incident came to light after medical staff
Thailand Secures Southeast Asia’s First Jurassic World with BOI Support
Thailand's Board of Investment (BOI) has approved investment support for Southeast Asia's first Jurassic World: The Experience, a major tourist attraction worth $35.5 million.
Icelandic Tourist’s Fall Exposes Pattaya Sidewalk Hazards
An Icelandic tourist suffered facial injuries after stumbling into an uncovered drainage hole on a Central Pattaya sidewalk. The incident, which occurred at approximately 1:00 a.m. on February 6 along Pattaya
Kiwi Shows Forgiveness After Thai Father-in-Law’s Mistaken Stabbing
A 75-year-old Thai man has surrendered to police after accidentally stabbing his New Zealand son-in-law in Buriram Province, in what authorities describe as a tragic misunderstanding during a family dispute.
Door Smashed, Phones Clutched: Thai Police Arrest Chinese Scam Bosses
Two Chinese kingpins wrestle with police over phones in desperate bid to delete evidence; 15M baht in assets seized
Thai Police Arrest African Nationals in Two Major Fraud Cases
Thai Immigration Police have successfully apprehended suspects in two separate fraud cases involving African nationals, Police Major General Phantana Nuchanat, Deputy Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau, announced at a press conference.
Human Trafficking Case Leads to Major Cannabis Bust in Bangkok
Immigration Police Investigation Division Deputy Commander Pol. Col. Ratachot Chotikun announced the arrest of several Vietnamese nationals involved in two connected cases - a human trafficking scheme and an illegal cannabis operation.
Uzbekistan, Malaysia Strengthen Strategic Partnership in Historic Visit
Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev made his first official visit to Malaysia on February 5, 2025, meeting Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Putrajaya. The visit follows Ibrahim's trip to Uzbekistan in May 2024.
American Fugitive Wanted by FBI Arrested for Overstay in Thailand
Immigration police arrested an American national who was found to be on an FBI wanted list during an overstay investigation in Thailand. Police Lieutenant General Phantana Nuchanat, Deputy Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau
