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DSI summons Phuket MP over alleged nominee property case on 31 August

The Department of Special Investigation will question People's Party MP Somchat Techathaworncharoen over allegations involving nominee holdings for foreign nationals in Phuket land and property.

Nepal flood leaves more than 400 tourists missing, including about 340 foreigners

Rescuers are searching for survivors after flooding struck Nepal’s mountainous border with Tibet, with at least 160 people confirmed dead across Nepal and Tibet.

Myanmar national detained over unlicensed childcare centre in Phuket

Wichit police detained a 40-year-old Myanmar woman after inspecting an unauthorised childcare facility in a rented row house following complaints from local residents.

Nine foreign nationals arrested in Koh Tao illegal work crackdown

Six British and Spanish diving instructors were among nine foreign nationals arrested during an illegal employment crackdown on Koh Tao, Surat Thani, on 20 August.

UPDATE: Two Emirati men face multiple charges after alleged Kathu checkpoint pursuit

Two Emirati men arrested after allegedly fleeing a Kathu checkpoint and causing a police officer to crash now face multiple charges, according to a later report.

UPDATE: Nominee-company probe expands to Sakon Nakhon

The Interior Ministry has expanded its investigation into suspected foreign-controlled nominee companies to Sakon Nakhon, alongside checks on more than 100 Phuket firms and a wider list of 361 nationwide.

UPDATE: Phuket included in Thailand’s foreign nominee-business crackdown

Thailand’s Koh Samui operation has opened 60 legal cases involving 88 suspects, while reports put the number of suspected nominee companies at 59, 60 or 61.

UPDATE: Two Emirati men face charges after alleged Phuket checkpoint chase

Two Emirati men face charges after allegedly fleeing a Kathu traffic checkpoint, kicking a pursuing officer's motorcycle and causing a crash that injured him.

Rayong fake donation allegations recall Phuket police-impersonation case

Men posing as immigration officers allegedly demanded B2,000 donations from Chinese residents in Rayong and took property from some homes, while a similar case led to two arrests in Phuket in December 2025.

Foreigner filmed taking offerings from Phuket spirit houses

A foreigner was filmed taking offerings from spirit houses in Phuket, according to a report by The Thaiger.

Phuket nominee raids lead to 16 arrests, police say

Police arrested 10 Thais and six foreign nationals in the latest investigation into companies suspected of using Thai nominees in Phuket.