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Big Russian-run rental business busted on Phangan
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 22/10/2025
» SURAT THANI — Police have raided a large Russian-owned vehicle rental company on Koh Phangan, seizing hundreds of motorbikes and cars and making seven arrests.
Thai police beef up checks on foreigners on isles
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 22/10/2025
» SURAT THANI — The Royal Thai Police (RTP) has intensified checks on foreigners on Koh Samui and Koh Phangan following the discovery of multiple legal violations, including nominee businesses, land encroachment and unauthorised work, deputy national police chief Pol Gen Samran Nuanma has announced.
Russian wanted over Phuket crypto heist arrested hiding in car on Koh Samui
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 31/08/2025
» SURAT THANI - Thai police have arrested a 26-year-old Russian man wanted in connection with a violent robbery in Phuket, after finding him hiding in the back seat of a car on Koh Samui.
Cameroonian teacher found dead in Surat Thani
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 13/08/2025
» SURAT THANI - An English teacher from Cameroon was found dead in his room after he failed to show up for work at the school where he was employed on Wednesday morning.
German arrested on Koh Phangan for investment fraud targeting Australians
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 09/07/2025
» SURAT THANI - A 54-year-old German has been arrested on Koh Phangan for allegedly orchestrating a fraudulent investment scheme targeting investors in Australia.
Russian sex worker suspect arrested on Koh Phangan
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 09/05/2025
» KOH PHANGAN — A 34-year-old Russian woman has been arrested on Koh Phangan in Surat Thani province for allegedly providing sex services on Thursday.
Russian smuggled hash in swallowed condoms
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 07/05/2025
» SURAT THANI – A 36-year-old Russian who admitted smuggling hashish by putting it in condoms he then swallowed has been arrested on Koh Phangan, police said.
Three arrested for hosting football gambling in central Surat Thani
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 04/05/2025
» SURAT THAI: Officials arrested three people in their 20s for allegedly hosting online football gambling, mostly attracting young gamblers, in Muang district of this southern province.
Hungarian man running motorcycle rental business arrested on Koh Phangan
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 13/03/2025
» SURAT THANI: A Hungarian man running a motorcycle rental business has been arrested on Koh Phangan for working in an occupation restricted to Thai nationals.
Russian arrested on Phangan after complaints about his behaviour
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 10/03/2025
» SURAT THANI - A Russian man has been arrested and charged with working illegally and drug use after other tourists visiting Phangan island complained about his overt swaggering.