PHANG NGA – Three foreign tourists—a South Korean snorkeler, a British national, and a Russian visitor—have died in separate water-related incidents in southern Thailand over three consecutive days, raising renewed concerns over tourist safety in popular coastal destinations. Saudi tourist rescued after 5 hours in the sea off the coast of Pattaya The first incident […]
PATTAYA – A 60-year-old Russian tourist sustained serious injuries at Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya on Wednesday after being crushed between a ferry and the pier rail while attempting to disembark. The incident occurred around noon on December 10, 2025, as the woman was returning with her family from Koh Larn. Bali Hai Pier Speedboat […]
PATTAYA – A Russian national, found living in destitute conditions near Pratumnak Beach in Pattaya, has been detained by immigration police for overstaying his visa by nearly two months. The man, previously known as Ruslan Dinarovich Valiev and more recently identifying as Narli Svuo, had been surviving without shelter, money, or a phone for several […]
NAKHON RATCHASIMA – Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) Provincial Police have issued a public appeal for vigilance following intelligence reports suggesting foreign mercenaries, possibly Russian nationals, may have entered the province. The alert, disseminated via social media by the Phonkrang Police Station on Sunday evening, specifically requests cooperation from residents in Mueang district. Border Clashes Escalate as […]
PHUKET – A Russian female tourist was rescued by lifeguards at Phuket’s Patong Beach after she was found floating unconscious in the sea. The incident occurred near a lifeguard post in Patong Bay on December 14 at approximately 10:25 a.m., drawing immediate attention from nearby beachgoers who alerted the stationed safety personnel. Kuwaiti Tourists Attack […]
BANGKOK – Cambodian leader Hun Sen has issued a firm denial of recent Thai media reports alleging that Russian soldiers or other foreign mercenaries are participating in hostilities on Cambodia’s side of the border conflict. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, Hun Sen called the reports inaccurate and warned they risk damaging […]
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 […]
KANCHANABURI – A multi-vehicle collision in Kanchanaburi province has left one man dead and three people injured after a motorcycle carrying Russian tourists skidded and struck a sidecar motorcycle, causing a chain-reaction crash. The incident occurred on December 19 in the Chong Krabok area of Sai Yok district. Russian DJ Arrested After Hit-and-Run Accident in […]
PHANG NGA – The Takua Pa Provincial Court in Phang Nga has sentenced 45-year-old Russian national Artem Bugorsky to 12 and a half years in prison for the intentional murder of his 13-year-old son, Lucas. The tragic incident occurred on a tourist speedboat in late January 2025, when Bugorsky threw his son into the vessel’s […]
KOH SAMUI – A Russian national wanted for extorting over 1 million roubles from a CEO in his home country has been arrested on Koh Samui. The suspect, identified as 40-year-old Sibgatullin Airat, was detained by Thai immigration authorities using biometric tracking technology after a request from the Russian Embassy, the Bangkok Post reported. Russian […]