French National Ordered Deported from Thailand After Violent Incident on Koh Samui

A French national has been ordered deported from Thailand following a violent incident on the island of Koh Samui. The deportation order was issued by the Prime Minister. The incident on Koh Samui reportedly involved the French national, whose name was not disclosed, in acts of threatening, assaulting, and intimidating others. Authorities described his behavior as reckless and dangerous, causing public disturbance and sowing division among tourists of different nationalities and religions, posing risks to both people and property. The Samui Provincial Court found the individual guilty under Thailand’s Land Traffic Act. He was initially fined 10,000 baht, which was reduced to 5,000 baht after he pleaded guilty. The court also ordered the confiscation of evidence and stipulated further penalties if the fine was not paid. Citing violations of public order, morality, and community safety, the Interior Ministry invoked Section 5 of the Deportation Act (1956) and related regulations to remove the individual from the kingdom. Under Thai law, the deportee retains the right to appeal the deportation order directly to the Prime Minister within seven days of notification, seeking either cancellation of the order or suspension of his removal. In a separate but related matter, Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has also signed an order to deport Mr. Yaacov Ohayon, an Israeli citizen, following his conviction by the Koh Samui Provincial Court for criminal intimidation under Section 392 of the Thai Penal Code. For the original version of this article, please visit The Pattaya News.