Oct 27, 2023
Russian and Indian nationals apprehended in Phuket raid
A Russian national and two Indian men were apprehended during a police raid in Phuket’s Bang Thao beach district. The Russian man was found to have an expired visa, while the two Indian men had overstayed their visas. The raid was conducted to arrest another Indian man under charges of threats and intimidation, but he was not present. The Thai Cabinet's decision to extend the stay period for Russian tourists has sparked mixed reactions.