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French zoo owner reports to immigration after deportation order, denies fleeing
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SURAT THANI — 8 September 2026, French national Kevin Dimino, owner of a zoo on Koh Samui, reported to immigration authorities to acknowledge a deportation order, denying that he had gone into hiding and saying he plans to appeal the decision.
Key facts
- SURAT THANI — 8 September 2026, French national Kevin Dimino, owner of a zoo on Koh Samui, reported to immigration authorities to acknowledge a deportation order, denying that he had gone into hiding and saying he plans to appeal the
- Dimino arrived at Surat Thani Immigration accompanied by his wife, Jindarat, and a lawyer
- She acknowledged that Dimino had gone to a business establishment in Bo Phut on 29 August after they allegedly received threats that the business would be shut down
- She also questioned whether a traffic violation involving a foreign national who allegedly failed to pay a fine but posted bail of 100,000 baht should be considered a serious offence
Summary
Dimino arrived at Surat Thani Immigration accompanied by his wife, Jindarat, and a lawyer. He met Pol. Col. Naruwat Phutthawiro, superintendent of Surat Thani Immigration, and a Koh Samui district official.
Authorities formally read the deportation order to Dimino and recorded his acknowledgement. He was subsequently taken to Koh Samui Police Station to be held pending procedures to deport him to France.