Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Police Identify Militants Behind Southern Unrest, Ready Arrest Warrants
Police have identified a militant group responsible for three coordinated attacks in Narathiwat province that killed at least six people, and arrest warrants are being prepared as authorities accelerate the manhunt across Thailand's souther
Ten-Wheeler Crashes Into Sedan on Petchkasem Road in Prachuap
A ten-wheeler truck collided with a sedan on Petchkasem Road in Prachuap Khiri Khan on July 23, triggering a chain-reaction crash that trapped the truck driver and damaged an electric pole.
Wife Hires Investigator, Exposes Police Officer's Secret Affair
A police officer's wife hired investigators and exposed his affair with a social media influencer after he falsely claimed to be deployed on duty while secretly renting a condo in Ayutthaya. The officer diverted his income to support his mi
Two Major Drug Suspects Extradited From Laos
Two major drug trafficking suspects were extradited from Laos to Thailand at the Nong Khai border crossing on July 23, with one accused of coordinating 10 million methamphetamine pills and the other allegedly commanding cross-border smuggli
New Police Chief Gets Seven-Year Tenure, Drawing Mixed Reactions
General Samran Nualma's appointment as Thailand's new Police Commissioner includes a historic seven-year tenure starting October 1, 2025, sparking debate over whether the extended term enables meaningful reform or stifles career advancement
Thai Customs Arrests Seven in Diesel Smuggling Operation
Thai customs arrested seven people after catching a Malaysian fishing vessel transferring smuggled diesel to a Thai trawler off Satun, seizing about 4,500 liters and assets valued at 7-8 million baht.
Customs Seizes 30kg of Etomidate at Suvarnabhumi Airport
Customs seized 30kg of etomidate worth over 21 million baht at Suvarnabhumi Airport on July 20, hidden in a blue drum that was being trafficked from India to Laos through Thailand.
Burglars Raid Home of Isaan Music Star Phaeng
Thieves stole around 100,000 baht from the home of prominent Isaan mor lam singer Phaeng while she was performing in Bangkok, with CCTV footage showing a female suspect in her 40s–50s entering the property on July 13.
Police Arrest Money Launderer in Drug Cartel Crackdown
Police arrested a 27-year-old money launderer from Chiang Rai who operated shell bank accounts for the "Ball Khao Wised" drug trafficking network, part of an ongoing crackdown that has seized over 100 million baht in suspected drug proceeds
Rights Group Condemns Vigilante Assault on Article 112 Suspect
A Bangkok man with psychiatric history was beaten by self-described vigilantes over alleged monarchy-critical social media posts, then faced a lèse-majesté complaint at the police station, according to Thai Lawyers for Human Rights.
Drug-Impaired Truck Driver Flees Police in Two-Hour Korat Chase
A drug-impaired truck driver led police on a two-hour chase across three districts in Nakhon Ratchasima before surrendering at a station, damaging four vehicles but causing no injuries. The 49-year-old driver tested positive for methampheta
Loan Sharks Harass Elderly Over Relatives' Debts in Nakhon Ratchasima
Daily-rate loan sharks are harassing elderly residents in Phimai, Nakhon Ratchasima, demanding payment for debts run up by family members who have disappeared, leaving pensioners unable to pay and fearful of threats.