Police question German suspect Tom Heine about his graffiti spree on Koh Phangan after arresting him in a Bangkok hotel. (Photo: Immigration Bureau Facebook)A German man who became the target of public outrage after spray-painting political messages at dozens of locations on Koh Phangan has been arrested in Bangkok. Following the arrest, Mr Heine was transferred back to the Koh Phangan police station for further legal proceedings. (Story continues below)“Mr Spray” left messages at dozens of locations on Koh Phangan. (Photo: @zonesamui X account)Local media reported that Mr Heine said he had visited Koh Phangan many times since 2001 and was dismayed by how the island had changed.

Source: Bangkok Post February 05, 2026 09:20 UTC