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French zoo owner goes missing after Thailand orders his deportation
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SURAT THANI — 8 September 2026, Immigration authorities in Surat Thani are stepping up efforts to locate a French national and owner of Samui Exotic Park after Thailand issued an order for his deportation, officials said.
Key facts
- SURAT THANI — 8 September 2026, Immigration authorities in Surat Thani are stepping up efforts to locate a French national and owner of Samui Exotic Park after Thailand issued an order for his deportation, officials said.
- Kevin Dimino, the French owner of the zoo on Koh Samui, is being sought after Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul signed an order for him to be deported from Thailand.
- According to reports, at about 13:00 on 7 September, after the deportation order was issued, Dimino was seen driving a BMW sedan at high speed before parking at his zoo
- Naru wat Phutthawiro, superintendent of Surat Thani Immigration, is expected to exercise powers under Section 6 of the Deportation Act to take Dimino into custody.
Summary
Kevin Dimino, the French owner of the zoo on Koh Samui, is being sought after Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul signed an order for him to be deported from Thailand.
As of Tuesday, authorities had not been able to locate or arrest him.