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Suspect in Brazil's drug trade arrested in Koh Phangan Yesterday, March 5, immigration police in Surat Thani arrested…
On March 5, immigration police in Surat Thani arrested a Brazilian citizen on suspicion of organizing drug trafficking on Koh Phangan. During the operation, narcotics and over 106,000 baht in cash…
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A police officer shot himself at the Chanasongkhram Police Station near Khao San Road in Bangkok on Tuesday afternoon.
On Tuesday, a police officer was found dead at the Chanasongkhram police station in Bangkok. Preliminary findings suggest that the cause of death was suicide, with no signs of homicide.
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According to "Base", the problems may have been related to an incident that occurred several days earlier.
Flight ZF 2801 of AZUR Air from Moscow to Pattaya arrived with a two-day delay and an engine fire after takeoff from Vnukovo. Passengers report multiple flight delays and possible connection to a…
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As confirmed by official authorities and the company itself, no one was injured as a result of the fire.
On May 10, a speedboat Juliet of the Love Andaman company caught fire in Makham Bay, Phuket. There were no people on board at the time of the fire, and no one was injured. The company has promised to…
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A delivery courier is seeking compensation after a pitbull attack left her with an infected wound during a home…
A 49-year-old woman, Saiphon, was bitten by a dog on February 23 while delivering a package. The dog's owner claims that the incident occurred due to an unlocked door.
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An EMERCOM veteran and his family have gone missing in Pattaya.
Vladislav from Angarsk disappeared on May 22 after a vacation at a resort. His wife, Ekaterina, contacted the tourist police, but has not yet been able to find her husband among those detained.
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In Pattaya, thieves robbed a 67-year-old Swedish tourist after meeting ladyboys.
In Pattaya, Swedish tourists were robbed after meeting ladyboys. In Pattaya, police are searching for the perpetrators of a robbery against a 67-year-old Swedish tourist. According to the man, his…
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In Pattaya, Russians argued with bar owners over the bill
In Pattaya, bar owners accused two Russians of not paying their bill. After the police were called and a brief investigation, the Russians left the establishment.
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Fire in telecommunications cables in Chalong, no casualties.
In the evening of May 25, a fire broke out on a pole in the Banyan Villa settlement in Chalong. The Chalong municipality quickly extinguished the fire, no one was injured, and no damage was done to…
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In Thailand, a tanker truck carrying 1.
A fuel truck loaded with 1.7 tons of methamphetamine was intercepted in Thailand Thai police stopped a truckload of fuel and found a huge shipment of drugs inside. The fuel truck carried about 1.7…
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A Russian citizen was detained at Bangkok airport amid life-threatening behavior.
At Suvarnabhumi Airport, a Russian citizen was detained on March 1, allegedly intending to jump from a height. The incident occurred around 19:00, information about this appeared on March 4.
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Thailand Police Arrest Transgender Woman in Pattaya Over Loud Robbery and Assault Case
Pattaya police have arrested a transgender woman suspected of robbing a South Korean tourist and attacking a German tourist. After robbing the Korean, the suspect fled to Bangkok. The investigation…
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Two Russian women are wanted in Pattaya after purchasing jewelry from a store.
Pattaya police are searching for two Russian tourists who purchased silver jewelry at a boutique. After payment via QR transfer from Sberbank of Russia, the money never reached the store's account.
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According to the preliminary version, which is now being checked by the police, the woman jumped off the balcony…
A Russian citizen, Yulia Bondarenko, was hospitalized after falling from a hotel balcony in Pattaya on March 4. The police are investigating the incident, which occurred after a family argument, and…
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Two Thai drug smugglers received lengthy prison sentences in Indonesia BATAM, Indonesia - An Indonesian court on…
An Indonesian court sentenced a Thai citizen to life imprisonment, and another to 17 years in prison. They were found guilty of smuggling nearly two tons of methamphetamine.
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The incident apparently started with a conflict between two tourists, then quickly escalated.
A mass brawl involving tourists and transgender women occurred on Walking Street in Pattaya. The incident took place on the night of March 7, and police are investigating.
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A Ukrainian citizen was arrested in Phuket on a US warrant.
A Ukrainian citizen has been arrested in Phuket at the request of US authorities, who accuse her of participating in the creation of a financial pyramid. The damage from her activities is estimated…
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A suspect in the murder of a Bolt driver has been arrested in Pattaya over a road dispute Pattaya
Pattaya police have arrested a man suspected of fatally attacking a Bolt driver in October last year. The incident occurred due to a road conflict. The arrest was made on March 6, 2026, and an…
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In Vietnam, a Russian was arrested for stealing luggage at the airport.
In Vietnam, a Russian man was arrested for stealing luggage at the airport. According to the police, a resident of Khabarovsk arrived from Thailand without luggage, waited for the delivery of his…
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2026 Suspected mastermind, accomplice arrested for Bangkok company manager kidnapping-murder
The Bangkok police have arrested the suspected mastermind and his accomplice in connection with the kidnapping and murder of a company manager. The victim's remains were found in Lopburi province on…
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2026 Election Commission responds to police inquiries over ballot papers issue The Election Commission (EC) has…
The Election Commission of Thailand (EC) on 6 March 2026 provided the police with written answers to 30 questions. This is related to an investigation into an incident where cases of photographing…
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2026 The Prime Minister was not intimidated by pressure over the arrest of 'official' Mauerberger Prime Minister…
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that he is not concerned about the political implications of the criminal case against South African businessman Benjamin Maubergers. Maubergers,…
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BREAKING NEWS British man arrested in Bangkok on suspicion of selling drugs to tourists!
On March 7, a 64-year-old British citizen was arrested on Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok. He is suspected of selling cocaine to tourists, and approximately 400 grams of cocaine, as well as MDMA and…
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Seized Land from Foreigners Police in Surat Thani completed the second stage of their battle with foreign nominee…
Another operation on Phangan. Land seized from foreigners. Police in Surat Thani completed the second phase of battling foreign nominee firms on Phangan island. On Saturday, 22 foreigners were…
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Before his arrest, the man worked as a technician in the laboratory of neutron physical and chemical research at the…
Dmitry Bogmut was sentenced to seven years in a general regime colony under the article on "spreading false information about the Russian Armed Forces". The criminal case was initiated in the spring…
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22 foreigners arrested in Phangan nominations case as Thai police conclude second phase of operation against foreign…
23.05.2026 Arrests in Phangan nomination case lead to detention of 22 foreigners Thai police in Surat Thani completed the second phase of their operation against foreign nominee businesses on Koh…
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In Pattaya, Britons were detained in connection with a major robbery.
Three British citizens have been detained in Pattaya on suspicion of robbing a safe containing a large sum of money. The incident occurred on the night of February 26, the victims were a British chef…
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At 9:00, Deputy Inspector Police Bungalung Ratchaporn Senaewong began investigating the strange circumstances of the…
This morning, a body of a hanged man was found near the railway tracks in the Khao Talo area of Pattaya. Deputy Inspector Police Banglamung Rachaporn Seneewong has started an investigation into the…
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2026 Last suspect in B2m Pattaya robbery case arrested CHON BURI - British citizen, who was the fourth and last…
A British citizen has been arrested in Chonburi province, the last of four suspects in the B2m store robbery in Pattaya. The damage is estimated at 2 million baht.
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Thai Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) officials announced the arrest of participants in a transnational narcotics…
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The owner, Cyrilak Kasikun, posted footage from the CCTV cameras of the incident in the Koh Lanta Jobs Facebook group…
On March 6, 2026, the owner of a gas station on Koh Lanta island, Sirilak Kasikun, reported an incident: two men filled up their motorcycle and left without paying. She posted a video from the CCTV…
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2026 Russian Fugitive Arrested in Koh Samui SURAT THANI — Immigration
In Surat Thani province, Thai immigration authorities have arrested a Russian citizen. He is accused of extorting over 1 million rubles from a car company leader back home.
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Citizens of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan detained at Phuket airport for smartphone smuggling
On May 28, two citizens of Uzbekistan and one citizen of Kazakhstan were detained at Phuket International Airport. They are suspected of attempting to import a batch of mobile phones without paying…
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Pattaya police conducted another raid and uncovered an underground casino set up in a luxury villa.
NEWS: Underground casino busted in Pattaya! Pattaya police conducted another raid and busted an underground casino set up in a luxury villa. This place, located not far from the city, had become a…
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The incident began around 4:40 am on Soyuz 13.
Breaking News from Pattaya! A major fire broke out at dawn in the heart of Pattaya. Flames engulfed an Indian restaurant and a neighboring boutique. The incident occurred around 4:40 am on Soi 13.…
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State Railway of Thailand intensifies drug testing after Bangkok crash, suspends two more employees.
21.05.2026 State Railway Intensifies Drug Testing After Bangkok Crash The State Railway of Thailand reports that it has suspended two more employees from safety-related duties after they tested…
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Russian drug courier arrested while delivering drugs to Phuket A Russian citizen was arrested by Phuket police for…
On May 18, a Russian citizen, Matvey Gorsky, was detained on Phuket for transporting approximately 2 kg of six types of narcotics. He was traveling from Pattaya on a bus when he was stopped at the…
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Driver who witnessed an incident at the Kiry intersection in the Samet sub-district recorded the scene and posted a…
On March 5, 2026, in Chonburi, a Thai woman sat on the road and began throwing shoes after a conflict with her partner. A video of the incident, taken by a witness at the Kirikross intersection in…
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A monk in Raigne is accused of indecent behavior in front of minors.
On March 4, 2026, Thai parents demanded an apology from a woman who allegedly exposed her breast in front of two 15-year-old boys on February 28 in Ban Hai district, Rayong. It is reported that a man…
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Suspect claims he stole British woman's bag to support two wives; Bang Rak
Bang Rak police on March 3 arrested a man suspected of stealing a bag from a British tourist on Surawong Road in December 2025. The detainee stated that he stole the bag to support his two wives.
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In 2026, 94 Vietnamese nationals were arrested as a result of a raid in Bangkok linked to a casino network.
On March 5, 2026, in Bangkok, police arrested 94 Vietnamese citizens during a raid at an office located in a luxury condominium in the Rama 9 area. The raid was conducted on suspicion of the office…
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According to police, he became angry at the automatic passport control gates, started kicking them, and severely…
A Chinese citizen was detained at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok for damaging automatic passport control gates. According to police, the damage is estimated at 481,500 baht (approximately $13,000).
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Weapon supplier for contract killing in Patong arrested.
Thai police have arrested the supplier of the weapon used in the contract killing of Ameer Munder Mamood in Patong on February 7. The suspect, a British citizen, was detained in Pattaya on May 15.
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A road dispute between tourists in Pattaya ended in murder.
A road conflict between tourists in Pattaya ended in tragedy. 58-year-old Australian Alan Roger Jolliffe died in hospital after being struck by a 29-year-old man, reportedly a Swedish citizen.
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Chinese citizen arrested after 'lavish birthday party' in Phuket A Chinese citizen wanted for fraud was arrested in…
A Chinese citizen has been arrested in Thailand at the request of Chinese authorities. He was being sought for tax evasion and was detained after celebrating his birthday on Phuket while returning to…
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The incident occurred around 5:06 am on a beach road near Soi 13/4.
In the early morning of March 5, 2026, two transgender women on Pattaya beach chased a naked Indian tourist demanding payment. The incident occurred around 5:06 am near Soi 13/4, and the police have…
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It is reported that the incident occurred about two weeks ago, but the cause of the dispute has not been confirmed.
A Bolt driver was caught on video kicking a foreigner on the road along Jomtien Beach in Pattaya. The incident occurred about two weeks ago, with the cause of the conflict still unknown.
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2026 Transwoman arrested in Bangkok for robbing a South Korean tourist After a previously published report on an…
On March 6, 2026, a 20-year-old transgender woman was arrested in Bangkok on suspicion of robbing a 46-year-old South Korean citizen, Kim Sangyul. The incident occurred on February 24 around 3 am.
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Incidents found: 100 1.
In a tourist chat in Pattaya, a case of fraud is reported, with a friend of one of the participants being the victim. Be cautious when communicating online.
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Top 5 rating of government agencies by bribe size (average amount per incident): 1.
A survey found that most businesses in Thailand are facing corruption. The Department of Pollution Control led in average bribe size.
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