Jun 1, 2024
Crackdown on Illegal Businesses in Phuket Results in 231 Arrests
A raid in Phuket led to the arrest of 231 suspects, including 98 mostly Russian foreign nationals, for involvement in illegal businesses worth over 1.5 billion baht. The suspects used Thai nominees to bypass legal restrictions. The police seized substantial assets and electronic devices. The crackdown was prompted by complaints from locals and directives from the prime minister.