Police Archives - Matt Owens Rees

31.10.2025

Why is Crime So High in Thailand

Why is crime so high in Thailand. Readers can get accurate statistics on crime rates for Thailand from a number of sources on the internet. You’ll probably need a VPN if searching within the “Land of Smiles”. The responsibility for reporting crime figures lies with the Royal Thai Police. Double check independent international sources as…

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25.10.2025

Phuket Crackdown. Foreigners Arrested

Phuket crackdown. Foreigners Arrested. Phuket Immigration officers arrested four foreigners for illegally operating businesses in Patong, including a motorcycle rental shop, a travel agency, a barber shop, and restaurants. Immigration officials launched raids on five businesses along Phra Baramee Road and Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Road in Patong sub-district, Kathu district, following tip-offs from residents. There is no suggestion or…

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02.10.2025

Excuses of a Thai Mamasan

Beyond the Bamboo Curtain How the owner of a Thai massage parlour is dealing with a police raid on her bar—and the arrest of some of the girls. (The image above is a stock photo, not related to this news item)(A massage shop owner in Prachuap Khiri Khan has accused police officers of raping one…

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01.10.2025

2 Pattaya Foreigners Fighting get Distracted

2 Pattaya Foreigners Fighting While two farangs were brawling outside a bar in Pattaya, the girlfriend of one of the men tried to intervene and break up the fight. 2 Pattaya Foreigners fighting get distracted A couple of Thai women saw this, one seemed to be trying to separate the men while the other, dressed…

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10.02.2024

Police Checkpoints in Thailand

MattOwensRees writer on Thai culture and lifestyle 1 min read ·Watched police checking for illegals on a building site today. One elderly woman worker did not have her Thai ID card, the bat prachachorn, with her. By law, you must carry these cards with you at all times. Rules are rules. Law enforcement is flexible in…

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