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‘Biggest’ Israeli drug dealer on Koh Phangan arrested
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/02/2026
» A major Israeli drug dealer, who operated out of the restaurant he owned on Koh Phangan, was arrested on Friday with narcotics worth over 50 million baht.
Ten foreigners caught gambling on Koh Phangan
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/12/2025
» Ten foreigners were arrested when caught illegally playing poker at a rented house on Koh Phangan on Tuesday night.
Italian wood carver caught working illegally on Koh Phangan
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/11/2025
» An Italian wood carver has been arrested on Koh Phangan in Surat Thani for working in a job reserved only for Thais.
Police raid illegal Spanish-run hostel on Koh Phangan
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/10/2025
» Tourist police on Koh Phangan have arrested nine people after raiding a hostel allegedly operated illegally by foreign nationals.
Thailand expects better behaviour from Israeli tourists
Published on 29/10/2025
» Thailand expects Israeli tourists to be better behaved in future following a meeting between Thai police and a top Israeli security official, amid growing discontent with visitors from the Jewish state.
Big Russian-run rental business busted on Phangan
R May, Published on 23/10/2025
» SURAT THANI: Police have raided a large Russian-owned vehicle rental company on Koh Phangan, seizing hundreds of motorcycles and cars and making seven arrests.
Cops beef up checks on foreigners on isles
R May, Published on 22/10/2025
» SURAT THANI: The Royal Thai Police has intensified checks on foreigners on Koh Samui and Koh Phangan following the discovery of multiple legal violations, deputy national police chief Pol Gen Samran Nuanma has announced.
Passenger charge raised at six Thai airports
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/10/2025
» The Department of Airports has announced an increase in the passenger service charge — commonly known as “airport tax” — for outbound passengers at six regional airports in Thailand.
Waiting passenger beaten up by railway station guards
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/07/2025
» A 57-year-old man was beaten by two security guards at a Surat Thani train station because he lay down and took a rest while waiting for a late-night train home.
Flash flood warning issued for 33 provinces
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/07/2025
» The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has issued an urgent weather alert for 33 provinces, warning of flash floods, forest runoff, landslides and rising water levels in major rivers, particularly the Mekong, between July 6 and 12.