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Police hail nationwide drug busts
News, Online Reporters, Published on 03/12/2025
» Thai narcotics police on Wednesday announced a number of successful recent operations that led to the arrests of numerous suspects, including Thais and foreigners, involved in major drug networks.
Ten foreigners caught gambling on Koh Phangan
Online Reporters, Published on 03/12/2025
» Ten foreigners were arrested when caught illegally playing poker at a rented house on Koh Phangan in Surat Thani province on Tuesday night.
Immigration police target visitors making multiple visa runs
Online Reporters, Published on 25/11/2025
» Immigration police are focussing on blocking foreigners, especially scammers, who do visa runs to extend their stay in Thailand by abusing the glovernment's visa-free entry scheme.
Italian wood carver caught working illegally on Koh Phangan
News, Online Reporters, Published on 11/11/2025
» An Italian wood carver has been arrested on Koh Phangan in Surat Thani for working in a profession reserved only for Thais.
Foreigners busted for sex and drugs on Koh Phangan
Online Reporters, Published on 06/11/2025
» SURAT THANI - Police have arrested an Israeli couple who made a sex video at a waterfall on the tourist island of Koh Phangan, while two other foreign men have been detained after a drug party.
Iranian couple caught running off with Indian man's cash in Bangkok mall
Online Reporters, Published on 24/10/2025
» Two Iranian nationals were arrested in a Pathum Wan mall on Thursday after trying to run off with US$1,600 they "asked to see" from an Indian man.
Nigerian drug dealer arrested with 22 tested positive in Bangkok pub raid
News, Online Reporters, Published on 18/10/2025
» Twenty-two Thais and foreigners tested positive for drugs in a raid at an entertainment venue in Ratchaprarop area of Bangkok, where a Nigerian drug dealer was arrested early Saturday.
Malaysia bans foreign-plated vehicles from buying cheap petrol
Online Reporters, Published on 29/09/2025
» Vehicles registered outside Malaysia, including those from Thailand, are no longer eligible to buy cheap petrol at Malaysian pumps.
How to deal with noisy neighbours
Online Reporters, Published on 24/09/2025
» Living next to inconsiderate neighbours can test anyone’s patience. For expatriates, language barriers and unfamiliarity with local procedures can make the situation even harder. Here are practical steps, ranging from simple fixes to legal remedies, to manage persistent noise problems.
Understanding Thailand’s 40 reserved occupations exclusively for Thai nationals
Online Reporters, Published on 04/09/2025
» Although Thailand is relatively open in allowing foreigners to work through legal work visas, the law still restricts certain occupations exclusively for Thai nationals. Foreigners who do not receive specific exemptions are prohibited from engaging in these professions or roles.