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Koh Phangan – Tourist police on Koh Phangan have arrested a 33‑year‑old Russian man after discovering a dangerous mix of illicit drugs inside his rented residence. The operation was carried out under the direction of Pol. Lt. Gen. [1]

SURAT THANI — Six Myanmar nationals have been arrested on Koh Phangan island for operating an illegal construction business, uncovering a suspected nominee scheme involving an Israeli investor [2]

BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s Immigration Police have arrested a 57-year-old German national accused of defacing public property across Koh Phanga [3]

Numerous tourists have been left stranded in Bangkok, Phuket, and Samui as a result of extensive flight cancellations, especially from long-haul markets dependent on Middle Eastern transit hubs. [4]

BANGKOK, Thailand – The Royal Thai Police have launched a thorough investigation into foreign “nominees” holding land on Koh Samui and Koh Phangan, amid [5]

PATTAYA, Thailand – In response to growing concerns over illegal activities and foreign settlements on Koh Phangan, Surat Thani, Thai authorit [6]

Surat Thani – Police on the resort Island of Koh Phangan in southern Thailand have arrested a Polish couple for being naked in public. The couple said they were showing affection. [7]

PATTAYA, Thailand – A wave of concern is emerging over the growing presence of Israeli nationals on Koh Phangan, as locals report widespread i [8]

Sources
[1] TH thephuketexpress.com · 2026-02-28 · 75% match

Russian Man Arrested on Koh Phangan with Deadly Drug Cocktail

Koh Phangan – Tourist police on Koh Phangan have arrested a 33‑year‑old Russian man after discovering a dangerous mix of illicit drugs inside his rented residence. The operation was carried out under the direction of Pol. Lt. Gen.

[2] TH www.khaosodenglish.com · 2025-10-12 · 85% match

Israeli Investor Probed After 6 Myanmar Workers Arrested on Koh Phangan

SURAT THANI — Six Myanmar nationals have been arrested on Koh Phangan island for operating an illegal construction business, uncovering a suspected nominee scheme involving an Israeli investor

[3] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2026-02-05 · 75% match

Immigration Police arrest German man over spray-paint vandalism on Koh Phangan

BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s Immigration Police have arrested a 57-year-old German national accused of defacing public property across Koh Phanga

[4] TH thailand-business-news.com · 2026-03-03 · 65% match

More than 5,000 tourists stranded in Phuket as over 30 flights are canceled

Numerous tourists have been left stranded in Bangkok, Phuket, and Samui as a result of extensive flight cancellations, especially from long-haul markets dependent on Middle Eastern transit hubs.

[5] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2025-10-11 · 75% match

Thai police target foreign ‘Nominees’ holding land in Koh Samui and Koh Phangan

BANGKOK, Thailand – The Royal Thai Police have launched a thorough investigation into foreign “nominees” holding land on Koh Samui and Koh Phangan, amid

[6] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2025-11-08 · 75% match

Koh Phangan takeover prompts sweeping action against rogue foreign enterprises

PATTAYA, Thailand – In response to growing concerns over illegal activities and foreign settlements on Koh Phangan, Surat Thani, Thai authorit

[7] TH www.chiangraitimes.com · 2025-04-29 · 75% match

Foreign Couple Arrested in Koh Phangan for Public Nudity

Surat Thani – Police on the resort Island of Koh Phangan in southern Thailand have arrested a Polish couple for being naked in public. The couple said they were showing affection.

[8] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2025-10-18 · 75% match

Rising concerns over Israeli settlers in Koh Phangan stir national attention

PATTAYA, Thailand – A wave of concern is emerging over the growing presence of Israeli nationals on Koh Phangan, as locals report widespread i

[9] TH www.khaosodenglish.com · 2026-02-04 · 65% match

German man ‘Mr. Spray’ arrested over Koh Phangan ‘Save Gaza’ graffiti spree

BANGKOK — A 58-year-old German national, dubbed “Mr. Spray” by locals, was arrested on 4 February for spray-painting messages at more than 40 public loc

[10] TH www.khaosodenglish.com · 2026-01-30 · 65% match

Thai police arrest two women for drug crimes

SURAT THANI — 30 January 2024, Two women have been arrested for selling illegal drugs to tourists during the Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan, pr

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