Koh Samui– Thai authorities have arrested two British nationals accused of serious financial crimes and robbery in their home country. The suspects had been allegedly evading legal action while operating multiple businesses in Koh Samui under nominee arrangements. The Surat Thani Immigration told the Phuket Express that Mr. Kieren, 38, was apprehended near a pier […]

British Fugitives Arrested on Samui Island for Fraud and Robbery Charges and Allegedly Using Nominees for Businesses
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Thailand – Mr. Mongkol Sorada, better known as Ajarn Yod, a well-known Thai social media influencer, has voluntarily surrendered to authorities in alleged connection with a major robbery case involving cash and cryptocurrency worth approximately 21 million baht. He has strongly stated he is innocent and not involved in any plans for robbery and was […]

UPDATE: Thai Influencer Surrenders in Pattaya, Says He is Innocent in Alleged Connection with 21 Million Baht in Robberies in Samui and Phuket
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Koh Samui- Recently, on March 15th, 2025, four British men were arrested at Koh Samui Airport in Surat Thani, Thailand, for attempting to illegally smuggle 131 kilograms of cannabis out of the country. The men, identified only as Antony, 63, Billy, 37, Philld, 63, and John, 34, were apprehended just before boarding a flight to […]

Four British Men Arrested in Koh Samui For Attempting to Illegally Export Cannabis to the Uk
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Koh Phangan, Surat Thani Province – On Friday night, March 14, 2025, Thai authorities arrested two Indian men suspected of sexually assaulting a 24-year-old German woman following the popular Full Moon Party on the island of Koh Phangan. The Full Moon Party, held monthly on Haad Rin Beach, attracts approximately 20,000 international visitors, particularly backpackers […]

Two Indian Men Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of German Tourist After Koh Phangan Full Moon Party
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Surat Thani, Thailand – March 13, 2025- Authorities at Samui International Airport apprehended four British nationals and one Malaysian in connection with an attempt to smuggle 144 kilograms of cannabis buds out of Thailand. The high-profile arrests took place during routine luggage inspections as the suspects prepared to board a flight to Singapore. The cannabis, […]

Five People Arrested at Samui Airport for Attempted Cannabis Smuggling
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Koh Samui — At 11:00 AM on November 2nd, 2024, Bo Phut police in Koh Samui received complaints from multiple individuals, including a male Myanmar worker, who reported being threatened and menaced with death by a foreign man. Two more Thai women came forward, claiming they were verbally threatened and had their vehicle attacked by […]

Danish Man Arrested on Koh Samui for Threatening Locals with Weapons
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PRESS RELEASE: Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary & Holistic Spa is also rated among the Top Spas, while The Sukhothai Bangkok is among the Top Hotels. Bangkok, 7 October 2024 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is delighted to announce that Thailand and 14 Thai tourism entities have performed exceptionally well in Condé Nast Traveler’s 37th annual Readers’ Choice […]

Readers’ Choice Awards 2024 Placed Thailand Among Top 20 Countries in the World
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PRESS RELEASE: Travel + Leisure, a leading travel and lifestyle magazine, has awarded Thailand the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2024. Koh Samui was named the Best Island in Asia Pacific, and Samui Airport ranked fourth among the best airports. Additionally, Bangkok was awarded the Best City in Asia Pacific. These recognitions highlight […]

Thailand Achieves Top Honor in Travels and Leisure Awards
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Surat Thani – An Italian man was arrested on Samui Island after he allegedly sold cocaine and illegally operated a rental motorbike shop with 70 motorbikes using a Thai nominee to disguise his ownership. Surat Immigration told the Phuket Express on Tuesday (June 18th) that they arrested a suspect identified only as Mr. Mattio, 39, […]

Italian Man Arrested on Samui Island for Allegedly Selling Cocaine and Illegally Operating a Motorbike Rental Shop
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National— On April 8th, 2024, Ms. Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, the Thai Tourism and Sports Minister, publicly revealed a Thai government policy to enhance Koh Samui to be one of the top 10 most attractive islands worldwide. Recently, the Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin inspected Koh Samui, and Surat Thani, and discussed with locals regarding tourism and […]

Thai Government Aims to Elevate Koh Samui to Top 10 Most Attractive Islands Worldwide
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