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Phuket TV - PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket labour shortage easing, Illegal taxi drivers charged || February 8

Phuket TV - PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket labour shortage easing, Illegal taxi drivers charged || February 8

B70k diamond earrings returned to Russian woman

B70k diamond earrings returned to Russian woman

More illegal taxis caught

More illegal taxis caught

TAT confirms Phase 5 launch of domestic tourism campaign

TAT confirms Phase 5 launch of domestic tourism campaign

Motorcyclist flees after shooting policeman dead

Motorcyclist flees after shooting policeman dead

Turkey-Syria quake toll tops 7,800 as hope turns to despair

Turkey-Syria quake toll tops 7,800 as hope turns to despair

More SEA Games tweaks could hurt Thailand

More SEA Games tweaks could hurt Thailand
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Over 100 cops to be charged over illegal visas
Over 100 cops to be charged over illegal visas
Tuesday 7 February 2023, 01:25PM
BANGKOK: More than 100 immigration officers are suspected of involvement in the illegal issuing of visas for Chinese investors in so-called grey businesses, Immigration Bureau (IB) commissioner Pol Lt Gen Pakphumpipat Sajjaphan said yesterday (Feb 6).
Nigerians in Chalong, Rawai arrested for overstay
Nigerians in Chalong, Rawai arrested for overstay
Saturday 4 February 2023, 09:06AM
PHUKET: Officers from Phuket Immigration and the Phuket Tourist Police have arrested four Nigerian men staying Chalong and Rawai for overstaying in the country for more than three years.
Almost 1,000 migrant kids separated by Trump still not back with family
Almost 1,000 migrant kids separated by Trump still not back with family
Friday 3 February 2023, 09:24AM
WASHINGTON, DC: Just under 1,000 children - separated from their parents while attempting to enter the United States during Donald Trump’s presidency - have yet to be reunited, the current US government said yesterday (Feb 2).
Ministry of Labour in town to promote foreign workers’ rights
Ministry of Labour in town to promote foreign workers’ rights
Thursday 2 February 2023, 02:58PM
PHUKET: A delegation from the Ministry of Labour was in Phuket yesterday (Feb 1) to highlight and showcase a public relations initiative focused on protecting foreign workers’ rights.
Tourist behind ‘escort’ clip has left
Tourist behind ‘escort’ clip has left
Friday 27 January 2023, 11:32AM
BANGKOK: The Chinese tourist who posted a video clip showing three Thai police officers offering her a shortcut through immigration and a police escort to her hotel in Pattaya has already left the country, the Tourist Police Bureau (TBP) said on Thursday (Jan 26).
Former immigration chiefs to face bribery charges
Former immigration chiefs to face bribery charges
Wednesday 25 January 2023, 10:24AM
BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Police (RTP) will file charges against three former Immigration Bureau (IB) division commanders alleged to have taken bribes in exchange for approving non-immigrant visas for more than 3,000 Chinese nationals.
Another cop fingered in VVIP police escort of Chinese tourist
Another cop fingered in VVIP police escort of Chinese tourist
Tuesday 24 January 2023, 01:46PM
BANGKOK: Police say another non-commissioned officer was involved in offering an unsanctioned police escort service through a tour operator to a Chinese tourist, who revealed the illicit VVIP service via social media.
Pattaya tourist police escort prompts swift rebuke
Pattaya tourist police escort prompts swift rebuke
Monday 23 January 2023, 09:02AM
BANGKOK: Two traffic officers and one tourist police officer who appeared in a video clip posted online while delivering a VVIP service to a Chinese woman have been identified and are facing a probe.
Uzbek woman in cocaine bust at Phuket Airport
Uzbek woman in cocaine bust at Phuket Airport
Saturday 21 January 2023, 12:20PM
PHUKET: Sakhu police arrested a woman from Uzbekistan at Phuket International Airport yesterday (Jan 20) morning who was found to be in possession of 2.23kg of cocaine.
Singaporean Ponzi scheme suspect denied bail
Singaporean Ponzi scheme suspect denied bail
Thursday 19 January 2023, 01:46PM
PHUKET: The Criminal Court yesterday (Jan 18) denied bail to a Singaporean held over alleged connections with the Forex-3D Ponzi scheme.
Foreigners ‘must follow visa rules’
Foreigners ‘must follow visa rules’
Tuesday 17 January 2023, 09:11AM
BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Police has instructed all relevant authorities, including the Immigration Bureau (IB) and Tourist Police, to ensure all foreign residents do not violate their visa conditions during their stay in the country.
’Tuhao’ case report sent to prosecutors, cases against Immigration to follow
’Tuhao’ case report sent to prosecutors, cases against Immigration to follow
Saturday 14 January 2023, 09:28AM
BANGKOK: Police forwarded their investigation report to prosecutors on Friday (Jan 13) concerning a narcotics and money laundering case brought against businessman and suspected crime boss Chaiyanat ’Tuhao’ Kornchayanant and scores of other suspects.
Immigration officers linked to triad visa racket
Immigration officers linked to triad visa racket
Friday 13 January 2023, 12:00PM
BANGKOK: An investigation into corruption by senior Immigration Bureau (IB) officers has found clear evidence of officers helping foreign criminals, and even serving as owners of foundations that arranged visas for Chinese nationals.
Foreigners arrested in Patong for overstay
Foreigners arrested in Patong for overstay
Tuesday 27 December 2022, 06:01PM
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration officers have arrested two foreigners in Patong for overstaying in the country. One of the foreigners had been illegally staying in Thailand for nearly nine years.
Chinese woman in Phuket charged for 1,316-day overstay
Chinese woman in Phuket charged for 1,316-day overstay
Saturday 17 December 2022, 11:16AM
PHUKET: Police have tracked down and charged a Chinese woman in Phuket for illegally staying in the country for more than three years.
Phuket schools targeted in education visa crackdown
Phuket schools targeted in education visa crackdown
Friday 16 December 2022, 02:47PM
PHUKET: A total of 605 visas and permits to stay have been revoked as Phuket Immigration enforces its crackdown on foreigners abusing education visas as a way of staying in the country.
South African arrested on overstay claims ‘broke’
South African arrested on overstay claims ‘broke’
Monday 12 December 2022, 05:21PM
PHUKET: A 30-year-old South African man had been arrested in Tambon Thepkrasattri, Thalang, for overstaying in the country for 196 days.
Police chief to take over ’Tuhao’ probe
Police chief to take over ’Tuhao’ probe
Monday 12 December 2022, 08:53AM
BANGKOK: National police chief Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas said he will take charge of the investigation into a criminal syndicate linked to Chinese businessman and suspected crime boss Chaiyanat ‘Tuhao’ Kornchayanant.
Electronic visa for Thailand now available in 38 cities
Electronic visa for Thailand now available in 38 cities
Friday 9 December 2022, 10:30AM
BANGKOK: Thailand now offers an e-Visa service at Royal Thai Embassies and Consulates-General in 38 cities across 23 countries, facilitating the visa application for those wishing to visit the kingdom.
Top brass ‘took bribes’ for triad visas
Top brass ‘took bribes’ for triad visas
Thursday 8 December 2022, 11:48AM
BANGKOK: Three former division commanders of the Immigration Bureau (IB) took bribes in exchange for approving applications for non-immigrant visas for at least 3,325 Chinese nationals who entered Thailand on a tourist visa, according to former politician and massage parlour tycoon Chuwit Kamolvisit.
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