Anastasia Fidanian, 20, was detained by Wichit Police at a condominium in Phuket Town after investigators obtained a court-issued arrest warrant.
Officers had initially summoned her for questioning after she was stopped by immigration officers at Phuket International Airport on Saturday (May 10) while allegedly trying to leave the country.
She had previously confessed to causing around B350,000 in damage to a rental condo unit, telling officers she was upset that her deposit had not been returned, Wichit Police reported.
Police said she admitted to painting graffiti on the walls and ceiling of the property.
The case gained public attention after the condo owner shared her experience online, warning others about renting to foreigners through agents. The unit was found heavily damaged by a caretaker after Ms Fidanian told the owner she had vacated the premises and thrown the keys away.
Following her failure to report to police as agreed, investigators sought and were granted an arrest warrant by the Phuket Provincial Court.
After her arrest, prosecutors formally filed property damage charges and the court ordered her to be held in custody. She was denied bail due to her inability to secure a guarantor and lack of local relatives.