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‘Mr Spray’ arrested after Koh Phangan graffiti frenzy
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 05/02/2026
» A German man who became the target of public outrage after spray-painting political messages at dozens of locations on Koh Phangan has been arrested in Bangkok.
Restoring paradise
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 04/11/2025
» When Tania Kanchanarak looks out over the turquoise waters of Koh Phangan, she sees more than a postcard-perfect paradise.
Luxury resort project on Samui faces demolition
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 14/07/2024
» Authorities suspended a Chinese-owned luxury resort project on Koh Samui after finding out the property was not being built according to its permit and was taller than the law allowed.
Spaniard charged in murder, dismemberment of Colombian on Koh Phangan
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 25/10/2023
» SURAT THANI: Public prosecutors on Wednesday brought charges against a Spanish chef to Koh Samui Provincial Court in connection with the murder and dismemberment of a Colombian surgeon on the tourist island of Koh Phangan in August this year.
Driving out the gangs
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 01/08/2023
» The Royal Thai Police (RTP) will now look into five major biker gangs based in the country after arresting the leader, an Austrian national, and some members of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club in Pattaya on July 21.
Missing German broker found dead
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 11/07/2023
» CHON BURI: Police found the body of a missing German property broker hidden in a freezer at a house in tambon Nong Prue of Bang Lamung district on Monday night.
Australian arrested with gun, ammunition in bag at Samui airport
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 22/12/2022
» An Australian man arrested with a pistol and 96 rounds in his bag at Samui airport in Surat Thani province told police he bought the firearm for self defence from a Thai on Koh Samui.
Police target tourist hunters
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 17/12/2022
» Police are stepping up measures to protect foreign visitors as scam artists and criminals are back on the prowl now the country has reopened to overseas tourists.
Briton busted with ganja on Samui
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 26/10/2021
» SURAT THANI: Immigration police on Monday arrested a British man on Koh Samui island and charged him with illegal possession and use of marijuana.
Russian arrested on drug trafficking charges on Koh Samui
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 02/09/2021
» SURAT THANI: Police arrested a Russian man at a housing estate on Koh Samui on charges of possessing several kinds of illegal drugs intended for sale.