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The Thaiger · 17 hours ago · Bangkok
South Korean wanted over 2.5 billion baht gambling case caught in Bangkok
Thai immigration police have arrested a South Korean man in Bangkok who was wanted under an Interpol Red Notice over an online gambling case involving alleged losses of more than 2.5 billion baht.…
The Thaiger · 3 days ago · Bangkok
Chinese man arrested in Bangkok over 267-day overstay
A Chinese man was arrested in Bangkok after police discovered he had overstayed his permission to remain in Thailand by 267 days. Officers also found that he was wanted under an arrest warrant issued…
The Pattaya News · 3 days ago · Pattaya
Thai Citizenship of Jewish Community Leader Revoked for Using US Passport
Thailand — Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on October 28th signed an official order stripping Thai citizenship from Mr. Joseph, a naturalized Thai national…
Thai Examiner · 3 days ago · Phuket
PM revokes citizenship of Jewish leader in Thailand amid police investigation into Chabad network
Passport bombshell in Thailand. Anutin revokes a prominent rabbi’s citizenship after investigators uncover 16 journeys using US nationality. Chabad-linked businesses face scrutiny, while Phuket…
The Thaiger · 3 days ago · Thailand
Thai police nab two Chinese men wanted for smuggling, illegal business
Thai immigration police have detained two Chinese nationals wanted on separate arrest warrants in China, one over alleged illegal business operations and the other over smuggling prohibited goods.…
Khaosod English · 4 days ago · Chiang Mai
Two Myanmar workers arrested over grilling Moo Ping in Chiang Mai
CHIANG MAI – Two Myanmar workers have been arrested in Chiang Mai after immigration officers found them grilling Moo Ping, a popular Thai street food consisting of marinated pork grilled on skewers,…
The Thaiger · 4 days ago · Thailand
Thailand revokes Chabad leader’s Thai citizenship over US passport use
Thailand has revoked the Thai citizenship of Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor, head of the Chabad network in Thailand, after he used his American nationality to travel to and from Australia 16 times. Prime…
The Phuket News · 4 days ago · Phuket
Chinese woman arrested over B50mn Phuket villa nominee scheme
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration has arrested a Chinese woman accused of using Thai nominees to operate businesses in Phuket, after an investigation uncovered luxury villa interests worth more than B50…
The Thaiger · 4 days ago · Koh Samui
French man arrested on Koh Samui over 50 million baht tax fraud case
Thai immigration police arrested a French man on Koh Samui yesterday, October 28, in connection with an alleged VAT fraud and tax evasion case in France involving losses of approximately 50 million…
The Thaiger · 5 days ago · Thailand
Thailand weighs visa-free entry for Mexico, Colombia, Uzbekistan
Thailand is considering 15-day visa-free entry for tourists from Mexico, Colombia and Uzbekistan following complaints about visa delays and complicated application procedures. Emirates has complained…
The Thaiger · 5 days ago · Thailand
Israeli woman to be deported after disturbances on Koh Pha Ngan
A 33 year old Israeli woman faces deportation from Thailand after having her visa revoked over repeated disturbances on Koh Pha Ngan, including allegedly claiming a hotel was hers and ordering guests…
Thai Examiner · 5 days ago · Thailand
Minister scrambles to offer 15 day visa on arrival to smaller markets with reports of losses to Vietnam
Thailand’s visa shake-up backfires ahead of high season! Emirates flags missed flights by Mexican tourists, while Uzbek agents send bookings to Vietnam. Minister Surasak seeks… Read More ›
The Pattaya News · 6 days ago · Pattaya
Thailand Considers 15-Day Visa-Free Entry for Mexico, Colombia and Other Markets After Processing Delays Leads to Tourism Drop
Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul said he will propose visa-free entry for Colombia, Mexico, Uzbekistan and other potential markets to the Visa Policy…
The Pattaya News · 6 days ago · Pattaya
Royal Thai Immigration Ordered to Track More Than 10,000 Foreigners Believed to Be Overstaying
Royal Thai Immigration Bureau Commissioner Pol. Lt. Gen. Nopasin Poolsawat ordered officers nationwide to pursue more than 10,000 foreigners estimated to be overstaying. The figure…
The Pattaya News · 6 days ago · Pattaya
75-Year-Old Belgian Man Arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport Under Pattaya Court Warrant
Pattaya City Police and Immigration Division 2 arrested Mr. Herman, 75, a Belgian national, at Suvarnabhumi Airport arrivals at about 11:30 a.m. on October 26th. – He arrived on…
The Thaiger · 6 days ago · Thailand
Thai nationals rank first for overstaying in Japan with 10,260 cases
Thai nationals are now the largest group of foreign nationals overstaying in Japan, according to figures published by the Japanese immigration agency for the first half of the year. Data released by…
Khaosod English · 7 days ago · Bangkok
Israeli man arrested in Bangkok on drug, overstay charges after police probe suspected sex crimes
BANGKOK — 23 October 2026, Police arrested an Israeli man and a Thai woman at a condominium in Bangkok’s Huai Khwang district on Thursday, seizing crystal methamphetamine, suspected drug-laced cake…
Thai Examiner · 7 days ago · Thailand
Knock on the door coming for 10k visa overstayers now in Thailand as police launch new crackdown
Thailand launches a nationwide hunt for over 10,000 visa overstayers as police arrest fraud suspects and fugitives. An Israeli is nabbed after 2,095 days illegally… Read More ›
The Thaiger · 8 days ago · Bangkok
Immigration police bust K-pod factory in Bangkok hotel room
Immigration Bureau police arrested five Vietnamese nationals in Bangkok’s Pratunam area yesterday, October 24, and seized 3,200 K-pods, vape pods that tested positive for the anaesthetic etomidate.…
Bangkok Post · 8 days ago · Bangkok
Missing Dutch celebrity left Thailand late last year - police
Missing Dutch television personality and politician Emile Ratelband, whose family is seeking information as to his whereabouts, left Thailand late last year, according to immigration police.
The Thaiger · 8 days ago · Thailand
Immigration records reveal Dutch presenter’s departure to Laos
Thailand’s Immigration Bureau revealed yesterday, October 24, that Dutch television presenter Emile Ratelband, who was reported missing in Thailand by his family, had already left the country for…
The Pattaya News · 8 days ago · Pattaya
Dutch TV Host Claimed Missing in Thailand Left Country in Late 2025, Say Thai Officials
Thailand – Thai Immigration authorities have confirmed that a 70-year-old Dutch television presenter reported missing in Thailand actually departed the kingdom at the end of 2025 and…
The Thaiger · 9 days ago · Pattaya
Chinese fugitive held in Pattaya, child may lose Thai nationality
Immigration police have arrested a 37 year old Chinese man at a house in Pattaya on an Interpol notice sought by China, where he is accused of running gambling operations that cost 1.5 billion baht.…
The Thaiger · 9 days ago · Thailand
American dealer held on Koh Phangan with 13 million baht worth of drugs
Immigration police have arrested an American man on Koh Phangan with cocaine, ketamine, ecstasy and other drugs worth about 13 million baht, most of it hidden in a compartment built into a sofa…
The Pattaya News · 9 days ago · Bangkok
Israeli Man Arrested in Bangkok Condo With Alleged Meth Possession After Reported Overstay of More Than 2,000 Days
Police arrested Tomer, 54, an Israeli national, and a Thai woman in a condominium in Huai Khwang district, Bangkok, on the 23rd of October. – He faces charges of joint possession…
Thai Examiner · 9 days ago · Thailand
Israeli woman on Koh Phangan faces deportation after her visa was revoked. Rising diplomatic tensions
Israeli woman, 33, faces visa cancellation on Koh Phangan over threats and unpaid bills. Police probe suspect land deals and an unlicensed school as anti-Israeli… Read More ›
The Pattaya News · 9 days ago · Pattaya
Koh Phangan Authorities Revoke Israeli Woman’s Visa After Complaints of Aggressive Behaviour
A local screening committee on Koh Phangan revoked the visa of Ms. Ashual, 33, an Israeli national, after reviewing complaints about her conduct. – She was accused of making…
Thai Examiner · 11 days ago · Phuket
Frenchman arrested by Immigration. Officer spotted him on Interpol wanted list for drug trafficking
A Satun immigration officer identifies Frenchman Ibrahim, 40, on an Interpol Red Notice issued at Belgium’s request. The discovery triggers a Patong operation, where Phuket… Read More ›
Thai Examiner · 13 days ago · Thailand
Hellish battle with UK Home Office for Brit seeking to bring Burmese fiancée and son home for Christmas
British father battles UK visa refusal that threatens his baby’s first Christmas in Lancashire. His Burmese fiancée is barred from visiting despite their Koh Tao… Read More ›
The Thaiger · 16 days ago · Bangkok
Chinese fugitive behind mule account network arrested in Bangkok
Immigration police have arrested a Chinese fugitive in Bangkok who allegedly ran a mule account network that supplied more than 133 bank accounts to money laundering gangs, with about 500 million…
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