{
  "id": 6271711,
  "title": "French zoo owner reports to immigration after deportation order, denies fleeing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/french-zoo-owner-reports-to-immigration-after-deportation-order",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T11:00:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Khaosod English",
    "slug": "khaosod-english",
    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/featured/2026/09/08/french-zoo-owner-reports-to-immigration-after-deportation-order-denies-fleeing/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Surat Thani, September 8, 2026 — French zoo owner Kevin Dimino reported to immigration authorities, acknowledging a deportation order. He denied reports of fleeing into hiding and said he would appeal. Dimino, accompanied by wife Jindarat and a lawyer, met with Pol. Col. Naruwat Phutthawiro, the Surat Thani Immigration superintendent, and a Koh Samui district official. Authorities read the order to Dimino, who was then held at Koh Samui Police Station pending deportation to France. Dimino and Israeli co-plaintiff Yakov Ohayon would be detained separately to avoid confrontation. The Department of Provincial Administration cited Dimino’s conduct, including threats, physical assaults, abusive behavior, and offensive remarks, as posing a threat to society. Dimino’s wife disputed the characterization of his actions, insisting he acted to protect her. She claimed he did not disappear but remained in the Ban Tai area, and disputed some incidents being classified as serious offenses. Dimino’s brother temporarily manages the zoo while he is detained, and the family plans to appeal the decision within days.",
  "summary": "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. Dimino arrived at Surat Thani Immigration accompanied by his wife, Jindarat, and a lawyer. […] The post French zoo owner reports to immigration after…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}