Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Female Guard Assaulted After Workplace Complaint Mix-Up
A female security guard's boyfriend was beaten by three motorcyclists on Bangkok's Chan Road in June after she mistakenly accused a coworker of filing a complaint that led to her reassignment, with attackers apparently targeting the wrong p
Pickup Driver Kicks Over Rider's Bike After Misunderstanding Song Singing
A Chon Buri delivery rider was assaulted and his motorcycle kicked over after a pickup truck driver mistakenly thought the singing rider was cursing at him on July 22.
Highway Police Arrest Car Thief After Cross-Province Spree
Highway police arrested a 34-year-old man in Phitsanulok after he stole a car from Lopburi, hit a motorcycle while fleeing, and drove across three provinces in the stolen vehicle.
Court Rejects Call for New Concrete Tests in Collapsed Building Case
A criminal court rejected requests for court-supervised concrete testing in the State Audit Office building collapse case, ruling defendants can conduct their own tests, as hearings continue against 23 people including Italian-Thai Developm
Woman Apologizes for False Motorcycle Taxi Assault Claim
A woman has apologized for falsely accusing a motorcycle taxi driver of sexual assault following a JAY B concert near Bangkok, after her sister revealed she has a mental health condition. The viral claim, which garnered 10 million views, wa
Police Chief Updates Local Government Exam Fraud Investigation
Police arrested three individuals in a local administration exam fraud investigation after tracing leaked documents ordered by state officials, with evidence gathering expected within days for prosecution.
Mother Vows No Forgiveness for Two Gunmen in Son's Death
A 25-year-old former engineering student was shot dead by two armed suspects near Bangkok in an apparent institutional rivalry killing. His mother vowed never to forgive the gunmen and called for strict legal prosecution.
Car Bomb Explodes at Narathiwat Police Station
A car bomb exploded outside Tanyong Police Station in Narathiwat on July 21, with a suspect driving an IED-laden vehicle into the compound before fleeing. No injuries were reported, though the blast damaged a pickup truck and parts of the s
Foreign Tourists Brawl in Patong's Soi Bangla
A group of foreign tourists were caught on video fighting in Phuket's Soi Bangla entertainment district early on July 22 after a night of drinking. Staff and bystanders intervened to separate those involved and prevent further escalation.
Police Commission Backs Samran as Next RTP Chief
The National Police Commission unanimously approved Pol Gen Samran Nualma as the next Royal Thai Police Commissioner-General after the Prime Minister's nomination, with the 12-0 vote clearing his path to the top position.
Police Dismantle Chinese Nominee Property Scheme Worth Over 1 Billion Baht
Police dismantled a scheme using 33 shell companies and Thai nominees to illegally sell over 1.27 billion baht in luxury homes to Chinese nationals in Bangkok and nearby areas. A Chinese investor controlled the operation while Thai national
Unanimous Vote Selects Somrarn Nualma as Thailand's 16th Police Chief
Deputy Police Commissioner Somrarn Nualma was unanimously selected as Thailand's 16th national police chief by the Police Civil Service Commission on July 22, replacing Kittiphat Panjapetch who retires in September.