Thai immigration police have arrested two Swedish nationals in Bangkok after authorities said they had fled serious criminal cases and overstayed their permission to remain in Thailand. The first suspect, name only as Kevin by authorities, was wanted in connection with attempted murder, arson and extortion, while fellow Swede Alex faced allegations involving drugs and receiving stolen property, according to Immigration Bureau officials. The arrests were announced on 24 August following a request from the Nordic countries' police liaison office and the Royal Thai Police Foreign Affairs Division to trace the two men. From Koh Samui to a Bangkok condominium Police said the pair had entered Thailand legally and initially stayed at accommodation on Koh Samui. Investigators later learned that they had moved to a condominium in the Rama 9 area of Bangkok. Officers waited at the property before identifying themselves and making the arrests. Checks found that both men had remained in Thailand beyond the period they were permitted to stay. Kevin had overstayed by nine days, while Alex had overstayed by 195 days, police said. Mobile phones and credit cards were seized and will be handed to Swedish police for further investigation. Deportation planned after Thai proceedings Immigration authorities said both men will be deported to Sweden once legal action in Thailand has been completed. The bureau said Thailand would not be a safe haven for transnational criminals. The operation was directed by Pol Maj Gen Phanthana Nutchanart, deputy commissioner of the Immigration Bureau; Pol Maj Gen Chutharet Yingyongdamrongsakul, commander of Immigration Division 6; Pol Maj Gen Phanop Worathanatchakul; and Pol Col Ratchot Chotikhun, deputy commander of the Immigration Bureau Investigation Division. Picture courtesy of Daily News Join the discussion? 25 August 2026
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