Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Narcotics Police Raid Community, Arrest Three Drug Dealers
Police arrested three drug dealers and seized crystal methamphetamine during a Narcotics Suppression Bureau operation in Bangkok communities along Khlong Phra Khanong on July 17.
Court Jails Scammer in Online Hotel Reviewer Fraud Case
A Bangkok court sentenced a final account holder to 16 months in jail for running an online hotel reviewer scam that defrauded actress Best Chanida of 1.2 million baht in a single day through escalating payment requests on Telegram.
One Fishing Vessel Crewman Found Dead; Four Still Missing
One crewman from the fishing vessel Chok Kanya has been found dead after the boat capsized off Koh Kood on June 28, with four others still missing; divers searching the wreck at 25 meters depth found abandoned life jackets and undisturbed c
Drunk Customer Smashes Noodle Bowl, Scatters Condiments in Rage
A drunken customer twice smashed noodles and condiments onto the floor at a Khon Kaen porridge shop early July 17, scattering glass that injured a female customer after he misunderstood staff's polite request to wait for his order. The man
Ex-Police General Disputes Buddha Amulet Valuation in TV Appearance
A retired police general disputes an amulet expert's televised valuation claims, pointing to contradictions with the expert's own published book on a rare imperial-series gold Buddha amulet. He's offering 100,000 baht to anyone who can prod
Narcotics Police Launch Safe Community Drive in Bangkok
Thai narcotics police launched a "Safe Community" operation on July 17 targeting drug dealers in Bangkok's Khlong Phra Khanong area, arresting three dealers and seizing methamphetamine as part of a nationwide initiative to strengthen commun
Hospital Theft Leaves Khon Kaen Woman Without Lifetime Savings
A 63-year-old woman lost over 300,000 baht in cash and gold stolen from her hospital bed in Khon Kaen in March, with police still struggling to identify the suspect despite CCTV footage showing a man taking her bag.
Laos Deports 20 Thai Gambling Website Operators
Laos deported 20 Thai nationals caught operating illegal online gambling websites from Vientiane, handing them over at the Thai-Lao border on July 17 for prosecution in Thailand.
Thailand Repatriates 22 Citizens From Laos Over Call Center Scam
Thailand repatriated 22 citizens from Laos who fell victim to online job recruitment scams promising inflated salaries and free lodging in the Boten Special Economic Zone. All were screened and found to be victims rather than perpetrators o
Police Bust Nationwide Online Scam Ring, 12 Million Baht Lost
Thai police dismantled a nationwide online scam ring in July 2024, arresting 20 suspects linked to 740 fraud cases totaling over 12 million baht across social media platforms including Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter.
Two Soldiers Injured by Landmine at Mountain Base
Two soldiers at a northern mountain base were injured on July 17 after stepping on old unexploded ordnance during security work; both were treated for blast and shrapnel wounds.
Missing Man Found Dead; Family Suspects He Was Lured and Killed
A motorcycle taxi driver missing since July 14 was found dead along Highway 1 in Lopburi; his family suspects foul play after CCTV showed him leaving alone following a phone call, though police are investigating both accidental death and mu