Moroccan overstayer among five arrested in Patong drug crackdown
Patong police arrested five suspects in drug raids on July 4, including a Moroccan woman charged with cocaine possession and overstaying in Thailand.
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Phuket revokes visa of Ghanaian man after public complaints, moves to deport him
Phuket immigration has revoked the visa of a 37-year-old Ghanaian man and placed him in custody for deportation after repeated public complaints about intoxication, harassment and disturbances.
UPDATE: Phuket immigration revokes British man’s visa after alleged assault on tuk-tuk driver in Patong
Phuket immigration authorities revoked the visa of a 33-year-old British man accused of assaulting a tuk-tuk driver in Patong and said deportation proceedings will follow.
22 foreign workers detained at Chalong construction site in Phuket
Phuket officials said 22 foreign workers detained at a Chalong construction site were taken for identity checks and legal proceedings as investigators widened scrutiny to company structures and possible nominee arrangements.
22 illegal foreign workers arrested at Phuket construction site
Phuket authorities arrested 22 illegal foreign workers, including 19 Chinese nationals, at a construction site in Muang district and expanded the investigation to examine possible nominee ownership of the companies involved.
Thailand visa shift seen as unlikely to deter Indian travel to Phuket
Thailand’s planned end to 60-day visa-free entry for Indians is not expected to seriously weaken demand for Phuket, with travel operators saying visa-on-arrival should remain sufficient for most visitors.
UPDATE: Russian fugitive wanted over B150mn fraud arrested in Phuket
Thai police said a Russian man identified only as Igor was arrested at a luxury villa in Phuket on Saturday, June 13, under an Interpol Red Notice over alleged fraud and document forgery causing more than 150 million baht in losses.
Phuket alcohol sales ban set for Visakha Bucha holiday
Most alcohol sales in Phuket will be banned from 12am Sunday, May 31, to 12am Monday, June 1, for Visakha Bucha Day, while some licensed venues remain exempt.
Tourism operators support return to 30-day visa-free stays as Phuket tracks market shifts
Tourism operators have supported Thailand’s return to 30-day visa-free stays, with Phuket figures saying the change should have limited impact overall despite softer arrivals from some markets.
Indian Man Arrested on Koh Phangan for Visa Overstay, Drug Offenses After Firearms Videos Surface
Police on Koh Phangan arrested a 33-year-old Indian man on visa overstay and drug charges after online videos showed him firing firearms, authorities said.
Police question Ghanaian man found sleeping at Wat Chalong in Phuket
Police in Phuket questioned a Ghanaian man after reports that he had been sleeping for several days inside Wat Chalong.