A Swedish man in his 30s has been arrested in Thailand, suspected of involvement in drug-related activities. The arrest took place in Chonburi province, near Pattaya, as part of a planned operation by Thai immigration police. The Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms awareness of the case but refrains from further details due to consular confidentiality.
Swedish Man Arrested in Thailand for Alleged Drug Crimes
Swedish Man Arrested by Police in Thailand
A Swedish man has been arrested in Thailand. He was apprehended at his house near Pattaya, reports the Thai newspaper Khaosod. The Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms awareness of the case.
The Thai immigration police had planned the operation in which the man was arrested, and it was carried out on Tuesday, according to Khaosod.
The man was reportedly arrested in his villa in Chonburi province, where the city of Pattaya is located.
The Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms awareness of the arrest.
“UD is aware that a Swedish man in his 30s from Götaland has been detained in Thailand in August 2025. We do not provide further details due to consular confidentiality,” they wrote in an email.
According to Khaosod, the man has been internationally wanted on suspicion of drug crimes. He is alleged to have been involved in running a site where drugs are sold, the newspaper reports.