Koh Samui
Crime and safety news in the region.
Thai police arrested an Israeli man for an illegal daycare on Koh Pangan.
6 Jul 2026
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On the island of Samui, police held a briefing regarding the death of Australian athlete Jemma Stapleton, who passed…
20 Jun 2026
In Rayong province, a 16-year-old boy has been detained and is suspected of brutally murdering his 17-year-old girlfriend. The body of the victim, with bright red hair, was found in a trash can by…
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Foreigners on Koh Phangan complain about traditional ceremonies
14 Jun 2026
A social media post claims that foreigners on Koh Phangan have contacted the police to request a ban on traditional Thai events. However, there are no officially confirmed cases.
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The British director was rearrested and sent to Ko Chad prison on Samui after his bail was revoked.
14 Jun 2026
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Samui District Chief Amorn Chumchuay led the operation together with Samui District officials, transport department…
30 May 2026
Thaiger The fight against the taxi mafia on Koh Samui is aimed at curbing illegal territorial control. Yesterday, May 28, an operation began in Surat Thani province, during which officials started to…
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The leader of the "Aum Sound Healing" organization was arrested on Samui.
27 May 2026
The police in Thailand have arrested a Russian citizen, who is allegedly the leader of the organization "Aum Sound Healing." The detained individual is accused of illegal stay and visa overstay in…
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A large operation by Thai authorities on Phuket island resulted in the detention of 22 foreigners.
24 May 2026
Panglong News! A large operation by Thai authorities on Panglong Island resulted in the detention of 22 foreigners. ♀️ This is part of a major campaign against illegal activities, within which land…
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22 foreigners detained on Koh Phangan in operation against illegal activities
23 May 2026
As part of a large-scale operation on Koh Phangan, 22 foreigners have been detained and more than 40 land plots worth over 200 million baht have been confiscated. The authorities' actions are aimed…
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Discussed issues related to the stay of foreigners in Pangani.
19 May 2026
A meeting of representatives from the immigration police, local authorities, and community leaders was held in Koh Phangan. The increase in the number of foreigners after COVID, issues of land…
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Issues related to the stay of foreigners were discussed in Koh Phangan.
19 May 2026
A meeting of representatives from the immigration police, local authorities, and community leaders was held in Koh Phangan. The increase in the number of foreigners after COVID, issues of land…
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According to estimates, the market value of the seized narcotics in Thailand is approximately 4 million baht.
11 Mar 2026
Thai customs officials report that Singapore remains a transit point for cannabis smuggling from Thailand to the UK. From March to September of last year, 406.6 kg of dried cannabis was seized in…
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On Pangani, a major case of foreign murder has been concluded: the court sentenced the perpetrator to life.
4 Mar 2026
The court on Samui handed down a verdict in the murder case of Colombian citizen Edwin Miguel, which occurred on Phangan in August 2023. Spanish citizen Daniel Hermann, who admitted guilt, was…
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