arrests Archives - Ko Samui & Ko Phangan

Thais Arrested in Poipet Over Scam Calls Linked to Tragic Family Murder

richard3 weeks ago3 mins

Four Thai nationals, including three women, were arrested in Poipet, Cambodia, on Sunday for allegedly making scam calls that led to a man murdering his family in Samut Prakan province last month, according to a senior police officer. Deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn reported that Thai and Cambodian authorities arrested Supol Wongwian (21), Nisarat Sukasem (22), Kanonkporn Kraisuk (19), and Kornkanok Singthit (19) in the neighboring country on Sunday.

Drug Couriers Arrested: A Border Smuggling Operation Uncovered

richard3 weeks ago4 mins

On September 6, 2023, two suspected drug couriers were arrested in Chiang Rai’s Muang district after 2 million methamphetamine pills were found in their vehicle. The Office of the Narcotics Control Board Region 5 announced the details of the arrest on September 7, withholding the suspects’ surnames. The duo now faces charges of collusion in possession of illicit drugs with intent to sell, among other offenses.

Fake Royal Projects Scam: Seven Arrested

richard2 months ago3 mins

A group of fraudsters has been apprehended by the police for allegedly scamming people into investing in fake development projects in the Northeast since 2021. The suspects used the name of the Chaipattana Foundation, a royally established organization, to deceive their victims.

Outlaws Motorcycle Club Leader Arrested in Raid

richard2 months ago4 mins

On July 22, police in Chon Buri arrested four foreign suspects, including the leader of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club in Pattaya, during a raid connected to the alleged murder of German property broker Hans Peter Walter Mack in Nong Prue district.

Arrests Made in German’s Murder Case

richard3 months ago4 mins

Police have arrested two out of four suspects in connection with the gruesome murder of a 62yearold German man, Hans Peter Ralter Mack. His dismembered body was discovered in a freezer in a rented house in Chon Buri. Police have arrested two out of four suspects in connection with the gruesome murder of a 62yearold German man, Hans Peter Ralter Mack. His dismembered body was discovered in a freezer in a rented house in Chon Buri.

Illegal Sale of Seized Frozen Fish Leads to Arrests

richard4 months ago4 mins

A recent case of illegal sale of frozen fish has led to the arrest of five state officials and two civilians in Thailand. The individuals were allegedly involved in the sale of frozen fish confiscated from an illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (IUU) vessel. The suspects include a former director of the Bangkok Port Customs Office and senior customs officials.

Crackdown on Tour Scam: Six Arrested in Surat Thani

richard4 months ago3 mins

Six individuals, including three men and three women, were recently arrested in Surat Thani for their involvement in a fraudulent tour operation. The suspects allegedly sold fake overseas tour packages, scamming their customers out of roughly 27 million baht. The arrests took place at the suspects’ office in Phun Phin district in the Southern Thai province.

Massive Crystal Meth Seizure in Korat Leads to Two Arrests

richard4 months ago3 mins

In a recent drug bust operation, the Region 3 Provincial Police in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, managed to seize 150 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine and arrest two men. The capture took place on Mitrapap Highway in Pathai district, where a checkpoint was set up after authorities received a tipoff about two sedans carrying drugs through the area.