PATTAYA, Thailand – A Russian tourist was found unconscious in a toilet on Pattaya’s Walking Street in the early hours of August 28, with his heavily intoxicated friends initially preventing rescuers from treating him while white powder was seen inside the man’s nostrils, though officials could not establish what substance it was. Russian Arrested for […]
BANGKOK, Thailand – Interior Ministry officials raided the 577 Club in Bangkok’s Huai Khwang district at 1:30 a.m. on August 29, alleging it was operating as an unlicensed entertainment venue, serving alcohol outside legal hours, and linked to drug activity, marking the second time the establishment has been targeted by authorities. The Department of Provincial […]
Nick Kyrgios, a former finalist at Wimbledon, has been provisionally suspended by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) as a result of a positive cocaine test. The 31-year-old Australian tennis pro tested positive for the drug in June during an event in Spain. Kyrgios, who at one time was ranked as high as 13th in the […]
CHIANG MAI, Thailand – Thai law enforcement agencies have arrested two women and seized over eight kilograms of heroin destined for Australia after discovering the narcotics cleverly concealed inside sunscreen bottles. The interception highlights a sophisticated smuggling operation utilizing international air-express parcel services to traffic illicit substances overseas. South African Arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport with […]
KHON KAEN – In a coordinated overnight operation, police in Khon Kaen raided two popular nightlife venues, arresting 23 individuals and seizing quantities of methamphetamine, ice, and ecstasy. The raids, conducted in the early hours of November 29, 2025, targeted Bubble Bar on Prachasamran Road and Wine Bla Bar on Ruenrom Road following intelligence about […]
BANGKOK – A 26-year-old Italian man, wanted in his home country on serious drug trafficking charges, has been arrested by Thai immigration authorities at his condominium in Bangkok’s Ekkamai area. The suspect, identified as Mr. Simone, was living in Thailand under the five-year “Destination Thailand Visa” (DTV), a visa category designed for remote workers and […]
PHUKET – A Thai man and a Norwegian woman have been arrested at a luxury villa in Phuket’s Muang district on suspicion of drug trafficking. The arrest was carried out by Wichit police on Sunday night following intelligence from local drug users and dealers. Norwegian Man Arrested After Violent Tuk-Tuk and Bicycle Theft Attempt in […]
KOH PHANGAN – A Russian national has been arrested on Koh Phangan in a targeted drug sting after police linked narcotics sales on a messaging application to payments made in cryptocurrency. The 43-year-old suspect, identified as Mr. Ruslan, was detained late on December 15 following a coordinated undercover operation. Russian Overstayer Surviving on Streets Detained […]
PHUKET, Thailand – A Kazakh national was arrested at a police checkpoint in Phuket on New Year’s Eve after officers discovered cocaine hidden on his person and a batch of QR code stickers used for drug sales in his bag, spotlighting concerns over narcotics distribution networks targeting tourist zones. The arrest occurred during intensified holiday […]
KOH PHANGAN – Police arrested four Israelis during a drug raid on Sunday, seizing a significant quantity of illicit substances and cash from a party at Bunny Villa on the island. Israeli Tourist Arrested at Phuket Airport for Carrying Loaded Ammunition Magazine The operation followed complaints about noise and frequent comings and goings of foreigners […]