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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.
Korat police alert for drone-flying Russian mercenary
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/12/2025
» All police stations in Nakhon Ratchasima have been ordered to closely monitor Russian nationals staying in the area, amid concerns they could be mercenaries hired to sabotage military sites and key economic areas of this northeastern province.
Security tightened on Koh Samui after Phuket incidents
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/06/2025
» Authorities on Koh Samui have increased security measures, inspecting all vehicles and people arriving on the island, following the discovery of several suspected explosive devices in Phuket and Krabi.
Quake death toll in Bangkok, more aftershocks expected
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/03/2025
» A powerful earthquake which struck Myanmar on Friday afternoon resulted in 10 deaths, 16 injuries and 101 missing at three construction sites in Bangkok, including the collapse of a 30-storey government building, according to Bangkok's Deputy Governor.
Child porn 'webmaster' arrested near Pattaya
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/03/2025
» A 54-year-old German programmer was arrested in Chon Buri for running a dark website that sold child pornography.
Thailand proposes limited alcohol sales on Buddhist holidays
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/03/2025
» Thailand is proposing to allow limited sales of alcohol on Buddhist holidays to cater to tourists, the latest step in a campaign to attract more overseas visitors.
Immigration raids net 17 foreigners on tourist islands
Gary Boyle, Published on 31/01/2025
» Seventeen foreign nationals and a Thai have been arrested for working illegally and other immigration offences during raids this week on three popular tourist islands in Surat Thani province.
Phuket faces growing garbage crisis
Published on 17/01/2025
» Plastic bottles and empty beer cans roll on the sea floor in the waters around Phuket, while more garbage piles up on the island itself.
49 flooding 'danger' spots named in Phuket
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/09/2024
» Old Phuket town is among 49 places deemed vulnerable to flash floods or landslides in Phuket, the Mineral Resources Department said on Tuesday.
British tour guide arrested in Koh Phangan
Gary Boyle, Published on 31/05/2024
» A British man has been arrested for allegedly working as a tour guide on Koh Phangan and other locations.