Koh Samui
Crime and safety news in the region.
Police conducted a raid at an unlicensed daycare on Ko Pangan.
5 Jul 2026
An Israeli and a Romanian were arrested during a raid on a children's center on Koh Pangan island. Forty-two foreign children were found on the spot.
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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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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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Thai police use elephants for patrols on Koh Samui and Koh Phangan
27 May 2026
The Royal Thai Police have begun using elephants to patrol tourist areas on the islands of Koh Samui and Koh Phangan. This initiative aims to enhance security and draw attention to wildlife…
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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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Four French tourists rescued after drifting off the coast of Thailand
23 May 2026
Four French tourists were rescued on Manvich Island after their rented boat drifted unmanned. The incident occurred after the men went diving and their vessel broke away from its mooring.
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Police in Surat Thani completed the second phase of their battle against foreign nominee firms on Phangan.
23 May 2026
On Saturday, police in Surat Thani arrested 22 foreigners and seized over 40 rai of land valued at more than 200 million baht. The operation targets schemes where locals formally own businesses while…
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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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