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NACC seeks prosecution over B6mn bribe to free British drug gang boss
NACC seeks prosecution over B6mn bribe to free British drug gang boss
Wednesday 8 July 2026 12:01 PM
PHUKET: Thailand's National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has resolved to seek criminal prosecution against seven people, including a senior police officer, over an alleged B6 million bribery scheme that promised to secure the release of a British organised crime boss later extradited to the United Kingdom and jailed for 20 years.
Homeless Ghanaian man faces deportation
Homeless Ghanaian man faces deportation
Saturday 4 July 2026 12:00 PM
PHUKET: A homeless Ghanaian man is facing deportation after Phuket Immigration officers arrested him following complaints that he had been sleeping at Wat Chalong while allegedly behaving aggressively and causing disturbances in the area.
British man’s visa revoked over assault on Patong tuk-tuk driver
British man’s visa revoked over assault on Patong tuk-tuk driver
Friday 3 July 2026 12:20 PM
PHUKET: A British national accused of assaulting a tuk-tuk driver in Patong after allegedly refusing to pay a B300 fare has had his permission to stay in Thailand revoked and now faces deportation proceedings, Phuket Immigration officials have confirmed.
French fugitive wanted by Interpol arrested in Phuket
French fugitive wanted by Interpol arrested in Phuket
Friday 3 July 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: A French national wanted under an Interpol Red Notice for alleged involvement in organised crime, kidnapping and money laundering has been arrested in Phuket and is being deported to Luxembourg.
New Phuket Governor gets to work
New Phuket Governor gets to work
Tuesday 30 June 2026 11:19 AM
PHUKET: New Phuket Governor Chotinrin Kerdsum has ordered authorities to intensify efforts against crime, drugs, illegal labour and traffic offences after police reported 4,987 criminal cases, more than 100,000 traffic arrests and 2,297 drug cases during the current fiscal year.
Phuket illegal worker crackdown hits Patong
Phuket illegal worker crackdown hits Patong
Friday 26 June 2026 10:52 AM
PHUKET: Newly appointed Phuket Vice Governor Pol Lt Col Khetarat Chansilp has launched an island-wide crackdown on illegal foreign workers, nominee businesses and other foreign-operated activities accused of taking jobs reserved for Thai nationals, leading a multi-agency operation just nine days after taking up his post.
Chinese ‘supervisors’ arrested at Phuket condo project
Chinese ‘supervisors’ arrested at Phuket condo project
Friday 19 June 2026 09:44 AM
PHUKET:  Authorities have arrested 16 Chinese nationals and 62 illegal Myanmar workers during a raid on a condo development in Cherng Talay as part of an investigation into suspected illegal foreign business activities and nominee ownership.
Restaurant owner faces charges over illegal employment of foreign worker
Restaurant owner faces charges over illegal employment of foreign worker
Thursday 18 June 2026 11:22 AM
PHUKET: The owner of a restaurant at Robinson Lifestyle Thalang is facing legal action after a South Sudanese national was allegedly found working without a permit during an inspection by the Phuket Provincial Employment Office (PPEO).
Anutin wants foreign culprits deported faster
Anutin wants foreign culprits deported faster
Wednesday 17 June 2026 09:37 AM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered legal amendments to speed up the deportation of foreign criminals to prevent them from repeating their offences in Thailand, according to a government spokesperson.
Visa shift unlikely to deter Indians
Visa shift unlikely to deter Indians
Monday 15 June 2026 12:34 PM
BANGKOK: Replacing visa-free entry with a visa-on-arrival scheme for Indian tourists will not affect this market as affordable prices remain the decisive factor for them, while the policy change can help curb visa abuse, according to a major Indian travel agency.
Russian fugitive wanted over B150mn fraud arrested in Phuket
Russian fugitive wanted over B150mn fraud arrested in Phuket
Monday 15 June 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Immigration officers have arrested a Russian national wanted under an Interpol Red Notice for alleged fraud and document forgery offences that caused losses of more than B150 million, after tracking him to a luxury villa in Phuket.
Phuket Airport readies to launch automated passport gates
Phuket Airport readies to launch automated passport gates
Friday 12 June 2026 09:14 AM
PHUKET: Automated passport control gates will begin operating at Phuket International Airport tomorrow (June 13), with airport officials expecting the new system to ease congestion and speed up immigration processing for international departures.
White House World Cup chief defends visa ban for Somali referee, Iranians
White House World Cup chief defends visa ban for Somali referee, Iranians
Wednesday 10 June 2026 10:48 AM
WASHINGTON: The head of the White House Task Force for the World Cup yesterday (June 9) defended the decision not to grant visas to a Somali referee and some support staff for the Iranian team.
Phuket Immigration reveals details of crackdown
Phuket Immigration reveals details of crackdown
Friday 5 June 2026 09:43 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration has highlighted a nationwide campaign by the Immigration Bureau that has seen almost 30,000 foreigners denied entry to Thailand during the first five months of 2026 as authorities intensify efforts to combat transnational crime and protect public security.
Phuket Airport to open e-passport gates
Phuket Airport to open e-passport gates
Monday 1 June 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport will begin operating automated passport control gates for international departures from June 13, with immigration authorities also warning travellers of temporary disruption due to renovation works in the international arrivals area.
Immigration to be digitised with new app
Immigration to be digitised with new app
Friday 29 May 2026 10:33 AM
BANGKOK: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Digital Identity Co Ltd and the Thai Immigration Bureau have partnered to develop the Thailand Immigration Management System (THIM), the country's first web and mobile platform for this sector.
Foreigners caught smuggling 38 smartphones
Foreigners caught smuggling 38 smartphones
Friday 29 May 2026 10:17 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Airport Customs officers have arrested three foreign nationals accused of attempting to smuggle 38 untaxed smartphones into Thailand through Phuket International Airport.
People’s Party calls for overhaul of Elite Card
People’s Party calls for overhaul of Elite Card
Tuesday 26 May 2026 11:52 AM
BANGKOK: The People’s Party (PP) has called for a comprehensive review of Thailand’s long-term visa schemes and the Thailand Elite Card programme, warning that regulatory loopholes are being exploited by grey capital and transnational criminal networks. 
Tourism operators back 30-day visa return
Tourism operators back 30-day visa return
Monday 25 May 2026 09:03 AM
BANGKOK: Tourism operators in Phuket and Pattaya backed the government's decision to restore 30-day visa-free stays, saying the move would help curb illegal businesses and low-spending long-stay visitors.
Russia urges visa policy flexibility
Russia urges visa policy flexibility
Friday 22 May 2026 01:37 PM
BANGKOK: Russian Ambassador Evgeny Tomikhin has expressed hope that Thailand’s new visa rules would allow flexibility for foreigners requiring extended medical treatment.

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