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Pattaya pub raided, Chinese men and Vietnamese women arrested
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/11/2025
» Police arrested 12 Chinese men who tested positive for drug use and 20 Vietnamese women working illegally during a raid on a Pattaya pub early Sunday morning.
Drinkers face steep fines under new alcohol rules
Published on 10/11/2025
» People in Thailand enjoying an afternoon drink risk large fines from Saturday under amended alcohol control rules that strengthen enforcement.
Body of missing Russian found off Phuket beach
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/11/2025
» The body of a Russian man who went missing after being swept out to sea by strong waves off Nai Thon Beach on Monday was found on Tuesday evening.
PM: No-casino policy to bring Chinese visitors back to Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/11/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said Chinese President Xi Jinping was pleased with Thailand’s stance against legalising casinos, and the Chinese government will encourage more Chinese tourists to visit the country.
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.
Chinese men caught selling crystal meth in Pattaya
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/10/2025
» Two Chinese men were arrested in Pattaya early Tuesday morning for possession of crystal methamphetamine, smuggled vapes and cigarettes for alleged sale at parties.
‘Construction workers’ arrest Nigerian drug dealers in Bangkok
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/10/2025
» Undercover police who dressed like construction workers arrested numerous suspected Nigerian drug dealers in the Nana area of Bangkok early Sunday morning.
Big Russian-run rental business busted on Phangan
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
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.