Russian tourist arrested at sea while running illegal fishing tours via Telegram
Published date: Mon, 11 May 2026 09:15:59 +0700A Russian tourist was arrested at sea for allegedly operating illegal fishing tours in Thailand via Telegram.
The suspect, whose identity was not disclosed by police, reportedly worked as a tour guide on holiday island of Phuket despite the job being restricted to Thai locals.
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Phuket, Thailand |
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06/05/2026 |
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Partner Agency |
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VRP178631 |
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Duration: 00:43 |
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Rating: News safe |
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