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French Mafia Figure Arrested in Pattaya After Global Manhunt

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  • changed name me thinks looks middleastern to me, to call him French is a stretch

  • DonniePeverley
    DonniePeverley

    Should have told the French not to have invaded so many African countries historically then, take all their raw materials, used slave labour, and then used these African men to help them in world wars

  • petermik
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    Mr Bones....🤣

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5 hours ago, DonniePeverley said:

Be quiet, you self loathing white fool.

Should have told the French not to have invaded so many African countries historically then, take all their raw materials, used slave labour, and then used these African men to help them in world wars. Then asked them to help rebuild France.

Only for a spoilt generation later to whinge on , and racists to make disparaging comments. They are French if you know French history.

Same with the British. Pilliged a very rich India for centuries to bring the wealth back to the UK, leaving the country one of the poorest on the planet. Nearly 100,000 indians needlesly died protecting the British homeland during world war 2 (more in world War 1). Then a further 2 million died due to famine due to the British policies during world war 2 in India. Then bought them over to help rebuild the country.

Only for a spoilt generation later being racist towards them.

Be quiet, you self loathing white liberal fool.

Wow they got them out of red notice I’m surprised after all these years they haven’t said a red notice out for the Red Bull kid he must be hiding in plain sight I think I saw him at the races last time at the Red Bull race TIT

"The capture was part of a broader initiative led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and the Royal Thai Police, focusing on combating transnational crime and protecting tourists and residents alike. The investigation intensified after Mr. Bones entered Thailand through Suvarnabhumi Airport in December 2025. He intended to evade capture by blending in with tourists while planning his escape to another country."

Fact, it was due to a "Red Notice" which means immigration failed to stop him at the airport, so, is it a failure of immigration, or a failure of Thai systems integration.

18 hours ago, KhunHeineken said:

He doesn't exactly look like he's been living the high life here. 🙂

Looking at the look on hid face he's not a happy bunny, and about to pay dearly for his mis-deeds in life.

I guess his time was running out and that’s why he had to leave France.

Wonder who the farang is in the picture?

5 hours ago, JimHuaHin said:

Amazing Thailand - magnet for international criminals.

Maybe Trump's next residence.

Or maybe Iran's international criminal being temporary leader at this stage. I hope, Ali Khamenei Supreme Leader. A man who would not hesitate to kill every single demonstrator to save his own skin.

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2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Looking at the look on hid face he's not a happy bunny, and about to pay dearly for his mis-deeds in life.

Unless he's like one of the around 100 Chinese prisoners that paid money to be allowed to "escape." 🙂

He could be sitting in a bar in Cambodia as I type this post. 🙂

6 hours ago, Hummin said:

And the irony hits hard these days indeed

It's the golden era for Algerian soccer fans.

If the Algerian national team loses, they can cheer for the French team.

On 1/13/2026 at 12:51 AM, smedly said:

changed name me thinks looks middleastern to me, to call him French is a stretch

He holds a French passport and nationality so he's indeed French, no matter his ethnicity.

ok, but i still wonder why, since he was already "filed" apparently, he was let out of the country (France), and then let in so easily into Thailand.

Very Good. Let's hope also that countries like Dubai will follow and not give a safe haven to these druglords creating social havoc globally, and mainly all over Europe.

8 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

Yeah colonialization certainly has its price in the long term, it seems as if America is about to learn that lesson the hard way.

Ehhhhh how 🤷🏼

3 hours ago, KhunHeineken said:

Unless he's like one of the around 100 Chinese prisoners that paid money to be allowed to "escape." 🙂

He could be sitting in a bar in Cambodia as I type this post. 🙂

You have a point there, and who says crime doesn't pay.... welcome to Thailand.

30 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

You have a point there, and who says crime doesn't pay.... welcome to Thailand.

30 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

You have a point there, and who says crime doesn't pay.... welcome to Thailand.

3 hours ago, KhunHeineken said:

Unless he's like one of the around 100 Chinese prisoners that paid money to be allowed to "escape." 🙂

He could be sitting in a bar in Cambodia as I type this post. 🙂

Unlikely. The other foreigner in the picture is a form the french embassy, they won't let him go. Over

36 minutes ago, rumeaug said:

Unlikely. The other foreigner in the picture is a form the french embassy, they won't let him go. Over

And you know this how?

He looks like a volunteer tourist police there to interpret.

12 hours ago, Scouse123 said:

You forgot the Roman conquests and Genghis Khan, then there were the Pharaohs of Egypt, the Spanish conquistadors, etc

How far back are we going today, just to have a starting point?

You can't take back history. The French committed colonialism, then needed the workers from Africa to come help rebuild France (slave labour) after the war. You cannot then say 80 years later - 'my bad, we made a mistake, let's take it back'. You have generations now you have grown up in France, some are still alive from that era of world war 2. You would also then have to give repatriations back on all the money you stole from those countries.

Life goes on.

The money the UK would have to give to India, Caribbean islands, Malaysia and so forth would be almost 100 years of GDP.

On 1/13/2026 at 3:22 AM, webfact said:

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Picture courtesy of Siam Rath

A high-stakes international chase has concluded with the arrest of a French national linked to a notorious drug trafficking network. On January 12, 2026, Mr. Bones, aged 32, was apprehended by Thailand's Immigration Bureau Division 3 in Pattaya. This event follows an Interpol red notice for his alleged involvement in facilitating drug deals between Europe and America, marking him as a dangerous figure within the syndicate.

The capture was part of a broader initiative led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and the Royal Thai Police, focusing on combating transnational crime and protecting tourists and residents alike. The investigation intensified after Mr. Bones entered Thailand through Suvarnabhumi Airport in December 2025. He intended to evade capture by blending in with tourists while planning his escape to another country.

However, vigilant investigators successfully tracked his movements, pinpointing his location on Pattaya's outskirts.

The operation was commanded by Pol. Lt. Gen. Panumas Boonyalak, the operation to detain Mr. Bones highlighted the swift response of Thailand’s security forces. The suspect's visa was immediately cancelled, and he now faces deportation to France to answer charges that could see him jailed for up to 10 years. This decisive action sends a strong message that Thailand will not serve as a refuge for international criminals.

Mr. Bones is currently held at an alien detention centre in coordination with the French Embassy to expedite his return to France. The arrest serves as a testament to the robust cooperation between Thai authorities and global law enforcement agencies, ensuring that the country remains a safe haven for lawful visitors but perilous for those involved in criminal activities, reported Siam Rath.

Key Takeaways

  • A French drug trafficker with an Interpol notice was arrested in Pattaya.

  • He was part of a network operating between Europe and America.

  • Thai authorities are coordinating his deportation to face charges in France.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now from Siam Rath 2026-01-13

 

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One less, hundreds to go.

On 1/13/2026 at 11:01 AM, Hummin said:

Colonization you know, and if you suspect a criminal left for Thailand, where to start looking ?

On the criminals in Patts voted this comment down...

On 1/13/2026 at 9:42 AM, petermik said:

Mr Bones....🤣

Exactly, he does not really look like any average French citizen...

4 minutes ago, Garouda said:

Exactly, he does not really look like any average French citizen...

What does an average french citizen look like ?

He thought it was smart to come to Thailand but look at his face now how stupid he is.

11 hours ago, jeannot said:

He thought it was smart to come to Thailand but look at his face now how stupid he is.

I amazes me time and time again that criminals from all around the world flee to Thailand, and not a country that does not have an extradition treaty with their home country.

How stupid must you be?

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