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Isoc to help probe Koh Samui violations
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 08/06/2024
» The Internal Security Operation Command (Isoc) Region 4 has joined hands with local authorities to investigate land encroachment on Koh Samui in Surat Thani, focusing on 600 villas built on the island's hilltops.
More than 200 arrested in Phuket nominee crackdown
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 31/05/2024
» Ninety-eight foreign nationals, mostly Russians, were among 231 suspects arrested during a crackdown on nominee businesses in Phuket, with assets worth over 1.5 billion baht seized.
2 foreigners arrested for riding noisy big bikes on Samui
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 26/05/2024
» SAMUI - Two foreign nationals have been arrested for creating a public nuisance after riding big bikes around with very loud exhaust pipes and giving the middle finger to local residents.
Foreigners arrested for drug dealing in Phuket
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 15/05/2024
» One Russian and three Nigerian men have been arrested for allegedly selling the illicit drugs cocaine, ecstasy and crystal meth in Phuket.
Beach plot in Phuket open to everyone
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 11/05/2024
» A 172-rai plot of land on Le Phang and Layan beaches in Thalang district of Phuket is now open to everyone after the local government won a long-running court battle and recently redesignated the area as being public access.
NACC vows to end encroachment woes
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 03/05/2024
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has vowed to tackle the encroachment of forest reserves and public land in Phuket, admitting some cases still aren't resolved after three decades due to problems enforcing orders in cases involving foreign nationals.
‘Phuket model’ solution to visitors’ crimes sought
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 01/05/2024
» Senior police officers and the governor of Phuket plan talks with 12 consuls about crimes committed by visitors to the country, in the hope of developing “Phuket Model” solutions that can be applied in other provinces.
British tourist held after Phuket cabbie assaulted
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 01/05/2024
» PHUKET: Police have arrested a British tourist accused of assaulting a Phuket taxi driver after a payment dispute.
Phuket tram study makes progress
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/04/2024
» The feasibility study on the first phase of Phuket's tram project will wrap up in six months, with work likely to start by 2028 and the service beginning by 2031.
Three illegal foreign workers arrested on tourist islands
Published on 16/04/2024
» Police have arrested three foreigners — from Canada, Russia and Myanmar — on the southern tourist islands of Koh Phangan and Phuket for working illegally.