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Crackdown on foreigners in jobs for Thais
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/06/2025
» Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn ordered a crackdown on foreigners working in occupations restricted to Thai nationals after the ministry made more than 4,400 arrests for the offence in the past nine months.
Bangkok Bank cracks down on foreigners’ accounts
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/05/2025
» Bangkok Bank has adopted stricter requirements for opening new accounts in Thailand for foreign customers, affecting tourists and potentially any expats who do not hold long-term visas.
Phuket targets foreigners after surge in crime
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/03/2025
» Phuket is ramping up its immigration screenings and crackdowns on illegal activities following a surge in the number of drug-related crimes and foreigners working on the island illegally.
Thai police chief vows crackdown on unruly expats
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/02/2025
» Thailand's police chief has set a seven-day deadline for officers to investigate foreign nationals living in Pai district of Mae Hong Son for alleged illegal activities and causing public disturbances.
Bigmouth strikes Bangkok
Life, Gary Boyle, Published on 24/10/2023
» Shoplifters of the world unite and take the MRT, as Morrissey almost sang, because the English singer is making his debut on Thai soil. His 2016 concert was cancelled during a period of national mourning, but this time around downtown fans will be pleased to avoid the schlep to Moonstar or Impact, as Morrissey is playing the MRT-adjacent Samyan Mitrtown Hall on Nov 18.
Pattaya gangs face crackdown
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/07/2023
» Transnational criminal gangs in Pattaya will face a crackdown by police, following the arrest of suspects who allegedly murdered a German businessman in the city, according to deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn.
Russians top list of crimes by foreigners
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/03/2023
» More than 180 foreigners have faced criminal charges in Phuket since the start of the year, with the top three offenders being nationals from Russia, France and the United Kingdom.
Frenchman claiming police ties arrested for extortion
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/02/2023
» A French man has been arrested after allegedly claiming close connections with senior police officers to extort money from many expats in Pattaya.
Foreigners 'must follow visa rules'
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/01/2023
» The Royal Thai Police has told all relevant authorities, including the Immigration Bureau (IB) and Tourist Police, to ensure all foreign residents do not violate their visa conditions during their stay in the country.
VIDEO: This Week's Top Stories November 11
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/11/2022
» Online visa extensions, triad arrests, a speeding Lamborghini and 2 baht meth pills