Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Drunk Truck Driver Kills Motorcyclist at Red Light
A drunk truck driver with an alcohol level nearly four times the legal limit rear-ended a motorcycle at a red light in Mukdahan, killing the 24-year-old rider on July 21.
Swiss Man Arrested for Sexual Abuse of 14-Year-Old Boy at Patong Beach
Swiss national arrested in Phuket on July 20 after sexually abusing a 14-year-old boy at Patong Beach on July 10; he faces charges including child sexual abuse and abduction.
Swiss National Arrested Over Alleged Child Sexual Abuse
PHUKET: A Swiss national has been arrested and charged over the alleged sexual abuse of a 14-year-old autistic boy at Patong Beach earlier this month.
Unidentified 50-Year-Old Man Found Dead in Lampang
An unidentified 50-year-old man was found dead at a company compound in Lampang's Muang district on July 21, prompting police to launch an investigation into his identity and cause of death.
Three Youths Arrested in Fatal Shooting of 17-Year-Old
Three youths arrested in Krabi after a 17-year-old was fatally shot on July 20; police recovered two firearms hidden in a flower pot and charged the suspects with premeditated murder and weapons violations.
Ex-Drug Police Chief Offers to Help Tackle Narcotics Crisis
A former narcotics police chief offered his expertise to tackle Thailand's drug crisis, proposing a new approach to handle 2,000 drug offenders he says are caught in a cycle of arrest and reoffense.
Police Bust Illegal Cross-Border Internet Cable Network
Police raided three locations in Aranyaprathet on July 21 and discovered over 1.5 kilometers of illegal internet cables illegally transmitting signals across the border to Cambodia. The suspect faces charges of unauthorized telecommunicatio
Husband Killed as Mung Bean Sacks Collapse in Warehouse
A 39-year-old warehouse worker in Samut Prakan province was killed when a stack of 150 mung bean sacks collapsed on him while he and his wife retrieved bags for processing. His wife escaped with injuries but survived the incident.
Court Sentences Fraud Suspect to Nearly Five Years for Courtroom Escape
A Bangkok court sentenced a man to nearly five years in prison for helping a defendant escape from the Klong Prem Prison facility by obtaining a stolen ankle monitor key and providing civilian clothes during courtroom proceedings in Decembe
Drunk Driver Hits Rider, Flees Police Checkpoint
A drunk driver fleeing a Bangkok police checkpoint struck a motorcycle rider near Rama IV Road in Klong Toei District early Saturday, injuring the rider before escaping. Police have identified the suspect and are pursuing charges of drunk d
Trang MP Faces Tax Evasion Charges Worth 6.6 Million Baht
A Democrat Party MP from Trang province faces charges of tax evasion worth 6.6 million baht involving fraudulent invoices and false sales records.
Authorities Issue Warrants for 11 Local Officials in Exam Fraud Case
Authorities are pursuing arrest warrants for 11 local officials in a civil service exam fraud scheme that allegedly involved higher-ranking university and government administrators. The investigation expanded after a university adviser impl