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Luxury villas raided in Koh Samui illegal development crackdown.

KOH SAMUI — Thai authorities raided several luxury villas on Koh Samui on July 24, uncovering widespread violations of building and environmental regulations, including at a property once owned by former football star David Beckham. The raids were part of the “Samui Model” initiative, aimed...

Tourist police raid illegal Russian-run clinic on Koh Phangan

Tourist police arrested a Thai woman connected to an unlicensed cosmetic clinic allegedly operated by Russians on Koh Phangan on July 17, 2025, following complaints from foreign tourists who suffered injuries from laser treatments. Thai tourist police conducted a raid on an unauthorized beauty clinic...
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