Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Police Step Up Fight Against Online Fraud and Tech Crime
Thai police established an Anti-Cyber Scam Center to combat online fraud, blocking dangerous websites and phone numbers while recovering over 24 billion baht in seized assets.
Same Gun Linked to Businessman's Death in Yala
A prominent businessman shot dead outside his Yala office in July 2024 was killed with the same rifle used in a previous attack on a territorial defense volunteer in June 2023, prompting investigators to focus on a violent extremist group.
Police Bust Drug Ring, Seize 4.5 Million Baht in Phatthalung
Police arrested two members of a drug trafficking ring in Phatthalung, seizing 4.3 million baht and a firearm linked to shootings used for debt collection. The network's leader remains at large across the border.
Ko Lanta Police Conduct Traffic Enforcement Checkpoint
Ko Lanta Police conducted a three-day traffic enforcement checkpoint this month, citing 16 violations including three riders without helmets and 13 without valid licenses.
Ko Lanta Police Aid Traffic Flow for International School Students
Ko Lanta Police organized traffic assistance for students at Ko Lanta Asian International School during morning rush hour on May 8, deploying officers to manage congestion at school pickup times.
Man Helps Accident Victim, Then Faces Suspicion From Injured Rider's Partner
A motorist who stopped to help an injured motorcycle accident victim was accused by the injured rider's partner of causing the crash, leaving him frustrated after his good deed was met with suspicion.
Police Raid Secret 24-Hour Drug Den Disguised as Gaming Arcade
Police raided a secret 24-hour drug den disguised as a gaming arcade in Bangkok's Huai Khwang District on July 18, arresting 11 suspects and seizing drugs, cash, and valuables worth approximately 300,000 baht.
Army Finds 19 More Landmines on Thai-Cambodian Border
Army engineers found 19 old landmines in Sisaket province's Kantharawichai district after a soldier was injured stepping on one while troops were reinforcing positions along the Thai-Cambodian border.
Big Ranya: Thailand's National Police Deputy Commander Candidate
Samran Nualma, known as "Big Ranya," rose through Thailand's police ranks on merit alone to become deputy national police commander, driven by a childhood trauma to protect others and shaped by three decades of hands-on work across every po
Fire Kills Two, Over 30 Cats in Bangkok House
A fire at a Bangkok house in Thonburi district killed two people and over 30 cats on July 18, with authorities suspecting an electrical short circuit as the likely cause.
Hacker Arrested for Game Platform Fraud, Sought State System Access
A 26-year-old hacker arrested in Phuket for breaching an online gaming platform and causing over 200,000 baht in damages had initially targeted police systems to erase his own criminal records. Police also recovered drugs, a firearm, and co
Fire Kills Two in Three-Story Bangkok Home, 30 Cats Dead
A fire in a Bangkok home killed two residents and about 30 caged cats on July 18, with authorities investigating a possible electrical short circuit as the cause.