Koh Samui

Surat Thani Police Seize 40 Rai of Land from Foreigners on Koh Phangan

Surat Thani police have completed the second phase of an operation to combat nominee companies on Koh Phangan. 22 foreigners have been detained, and over 40 rai of land worth more than 200 million…

22 foreigners detained on Koh Phangan in operation against illegal activities

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…

22 foreigners arrested in Koh Phangan over a case of fake companies.

The Thai police in Surat Thani have completed the second phase of an operation to combat fake foreign companies on Ko Phangan island. As a result, 22 foreigners were arrested and over 40 rai of land…

I went to Beach Gym, Buffalo Gym today, where they arrested that guy.

Reports of changes in the area of Beach Gym and Buffalo Gym on Samui. There was previously an arrest made in this area, as well as a wall or fence erected, obstructing the view of the beach.

Foreigner Arrested on Koh Samui After SUV Theft During Horrific Road Accident SURAT THANI, Thailand — A foreigner.

A foreigner has been arrested on Koh Samui on suspicion of stealing an SUV. The incident occurred on Highway 4169 near the Isan Krok Yai restaurant, when the man pulled the driver from the car and…

I'd like to share an unpleasant incident.

On the island of Koh Samui, tourists who visited Cape away had their two badminton rackets stolen from their car. The vehicle was left in a parking lot, with the keys handed over to the parking…

2026 Russian Fugitive Arrested in Koh Samui SURAT THANI — Immigration

In Surat Thani province, Thai immigration authorities have arrested a Russian citizen. He is accused of extorting over 1 million rubles from a car company leader back home.

Thaiger: Two Ugandan women arrested on Koh Phangan as part of a crackdown on prostitution.

On March 1, two Ugandan nationals were arrested on Ko Phangan on suspicion of providing sex services. The arrest came after a complaint from an Israeli tourist about missing property after receiving…

Russian citizen detained with drugs in Koh Phangan!

On February 25, 2026, a 33-year-old Russian citizen, Evgeny Nikulin, was detained in Koh Phangan. During the search, he was found to be in possession of ketamine, MDMA, ecstasy, and a new type of…

Ukrainian man detained at Samui airport in case of nominee owners

Yesterday, June 9, a Ukrainian citizen was detained upon arrival at Samui airport. The man is accused of using Thai nominees to purchase land on Koh Phangan.

British film director re-arrested and sent to Koh Chae prison on Samui after his no-return bond was revoked due to…

Attack on taxi driver under investigation in Koh Samui: eight suspects.

Thai police are investigating the fatal attack on a volunteer taxi driver on the island of Koh Samui. Eight people are suspected of involvement in the incident, and work is underway to issue arrest…

Thai immigration detained foreign fraud suspects on Koh Phangan

Thai immigration police arrested several foreigners suspected of involvement in fraud schemes. The cases concern both Koh Samui and Koh Phangan.

On Koh Samui, suspects in the taxi driver's murder remain at large.

On Sunday, May 24, a taxi driver was shot dead on Koh Samui in Surat Thani province. The attack was allegedly carried out by a group of taxi drivers.

Purchased from a dealer in January 2025 • Mileage: 5,596 km • Warranty: 3 years (until January 2028) or 30,000 km • 1…

A Honda ADV 160 (ABS + Traction Control) scooter is for sale on the island of Samui. The mileage is 5,596 km, and the warranty is valid until January 2028 or 30,000 km.

British man arrested on Koh Phangan on suspicion of motorcycle theft

Koh Phangan police arrested a British citizen on suspicion of motorcycle theft. The incident attracted public attention on social media.

Suspects arrested in shooting of volunteer taxi driver on Koh Samui

A volunteer taxi driver was shot dead in the tourist area of Chaweng Beach on Koh Samui on the night of May 24, 2026. Police arrested nine suspects, two surrendered, and one is still at large.

On February 9, 2026, island police arrested a Russian citizen on Koh Panghan island, who was found to have white…

On February 9, 2026, the tourist police of Ko Phangan arrested a Russian citizen. He was found to have a substance, preliminarily identified as cocaine using an express test.

Police conducted a raid on an illegal poker game on Koh Phangan, detaining ten foreigners.

During a police raid in the Koh Phangan area, ten foreign nationals were detained for participating in an illegal poker game.

Foreign citizens detained during a raid on Koh Phangan

During a police operation on the island of Koh Phangan, citizens of France, Germany, and Israel were detained. The operation was carried out as part of efforts to combat illegal commercial activities.

Italian woodcarver detained for illegal work on Koh Phangan

On the island of Koh Phangan, police detained an Italian citizen who was working without the necessary documents. The man is engaged in wood carving.

Foreigners on Koh Phangan complain about traditional ceremonies

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.

2026 British motorcyclist arrested on Koh Phangan after leaving Thai doctor in coma

25.05.2026 British motorcyclist arrested on Koh Phangan after leaving Thai doctor in coma Police arrested a British motorcyclist for involvement in a hit-and-run incident on Koh Pha Ngan on Saturday,…

Leader of "Aum Sound Healing" organization arrested in Samui

Thai police have arrested a Russian citizen who is allegedly the leader of the "Aum Sound Healing" organization. The detainee is accused of illegal stay in the kingdom and overstaying his visa.

Arrests on Koh Phangan and in Cambodia, and China's plans for space exploration

On Koh Phangan island, an Indian citizen was arrested for publishing videos with weapons. In Cambodia, a fortune teller was detained on charges of fraud and sexual assault.

The Prime Minister emphasized that the Thai government supports legitimate, transparent and beneficial foreign…

Prime Minister Anutin will visit Koh Phangan on May 13. The Thai government will strengthen control over foreign investments to exclude the use of nominees and protect the jobs of Thais, especially…

Samui District Chief Amorn Chumchuay led the operation together with Samui District officials, transport department…

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…

A Norwegian tourist was arrested on Koh Samui on charges of assaulting a local driver and stealing his pickup truck.

27-year-old Kristoffer Vinter was arrested on Koh Samui on charges of assaulting a driver and stealing his vehicle. Police apprehended the suspect after a chase at the Bo Phut intersection.

The police are about crimes or offenses.

The Samui Police reminded that their jurisdiction covers crimes and offenses. In situations not falling under these categories, contacting the police may be unnecessary.

Brazilian drug trafficking suspect arrested on Koh Phangan yesterday, March 5, by Surat Thani immigration police.

On March 5, immigration police in Surat Thani province arrested a Brazilian citizen on suspicion of organizing a drug delivery network on Koh Phangan. During the operation, drugs and more than…