Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Trail Race Organizers Defend Response Timeline After Runner's Death
A runner collapsed and died during the SAKAD Scenic Trail race in southern Thailand; organizers released a detailed rescue timeline showing emergency responders arrived within minutes but were hampered by heavy rain and difficult terrain.
New Thai National Police Chief Samran Nueamma Takes Office
General Samran Nueamma, 53, becomes Thailand's 16th National Police Commissioner after a distinguished career leading major operations including the response to the 2020 Terminal 21 mass shooting that killed 31 people.
Police Committee Appoints General Samran Nualma as 16th Police Commissioner
Police General Samran Nualma has been unanimously selected as Thailand's 16th Police Commissioner, replacing the retiring Police General Kittisart Punthaipetch on September 30.
Police Bust Phone Shops in Yala, Arrest 3 Sellers of Ghost SIM Cards
Cyber police arrested three people in Yala's Betong district for illegally selling over 1,100 ghost SIM cards registered under false identities to Thai and Malaysian customers.
Man Attacks Officer During Arrest After Prowling Cars in Phatthalung
A man who was prowling parked cars and attempting to remove license plates in Phatthalung attacked a police officer who arrived to arrest him, breaking the officer's tooth during the struggle.
Bus Driver Files Assault Charges Against Three on Motorway
A bus driver filed assault charges against three people after a roadside altercation on a motorway escalated into a collision, with police investigating conflicting accounts of who initiated the confrontation.
Bangkok Police Launch Cyber Scam Awareness Drive for Students
Bangkok police and Kasetsart University briefed students on call center fraud scams targeting young people through fake scholarship offers and impersonation schemes. Authorities urged three key defenses: never trust unsolicited calls, refus
Bangmod Convicted of Assault, Fined 5,000 Baht
Entertainer Bangmod was convicted of assault and fined 5,000 baht after slapping a former traffic police officer in a Thonglor parking lot in April, an incident captured on video that sparked public backlash.
Armed Thief Slashes Shop Owner in Karon Durian Heist
A knife-wielding thief slashed a fruit shop owner in Karon while stealing 15 durians worth 4,000 baht near the Karon traffic light intersection.
Thief Robs Phuket Mall, Flees With 600,000 Baht
A thief escaped with 600,000 baht after robbing a retail store inside a Phuket shopping mall Monday night, with police launching a manhunt for the suspect.
Tour Bus Owner Clarifies Attacker Not an Employee
A tour bus owner clarified that the man who assaulted a rival bus driver on a motorway near Bangkok on July 21 was not his employee, but an outsider hired to help load luggage during a tense lane-change incident.
Thai Authorities Detain 43 Foreign Workers at Rayong Site
Thai authorities detained 43 foreign workers—including 36 Myanmar nationals, two Cambodians, and five Chinese citizens—at a factory construction site in Rayong province during a labor inspection on Tuesday. Officials said the operation was