Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Man Arrested with Homemade Gun After Fleeing Police
A 21-year-old man was arrested at Samran Rat Police Station early July 17 after traffic police stopped him for riding a motorcycle without a license; officers found a homemade firearm in his bag during a search.
Accountant Claims She Followed Orders in 172 Nominee Company Registrations
An accountant claims she unknowingly served as a nominee shareholder for 172 companies while following her supervisor's instructions at a law firm in Chachoengsao province.
JAS Teams with Bangkok Police for World Cup Final Watch Party Security
JAS and Bangkok police inspected security measures for a free World Cup final viewing party scheduled for July 19, 2026, at Vachirabenjatas Park, focusing on crowd management and emergency preparedness for the anticipated large gathering.
Police Bust Foreign Nominee Scheme in Chachoengsao
Police arrested 54 suspects across 33 companies in Chachoengsao that used Thai nominees to illegally control businesses and land worth over 235 million baht, with authorities seizing more than 500 rai of property in the operation.
School Bus Overturns in Surin, 57 Hurt
A school bus carrying 51 students and six teachers overturned on Highway 214 in Surin province, injuring all 57 passengers with minor injuries. Police are investigating what caused the vehicle to lose control.
Security Manager Arrested After Assaulting Colleague in Bangkok
A Bangkok condominium security manager was arrested after assaulting a colleague with a broken floor tile during a dispute over alleged sleeping on duty on July 15. The suspect tested positive for drugs and apologized, offering compensation
Border Drug Bust: 6.4 Million Methamphetamine Pills Seized
Border patrol forces exchanged gunfire with drug smugglers at the Chiang Dao border in Chiang Mai, seizing 6.4 million methamphetamine pills despite heavy rain and fog that allowed most suspects to escape.
Fisherman's Find: Infant's Body Discovered Under Bridge
A fisherman discovered an abandoned infant's body wrapped in plastic beneath a bridge in Nakhon Ratchasima on July 17, prompting police to investigate suspected infanticide and search for the mother.
Police Seek Four More Suspects in Ice Drug Hidden in Pickled Tamarind
Police are hunting four more suspects in a methamphetamine smuggling ring that allegedly hid drugs in pickled tamarind pods destined for Japan. The arrest of primary suspect Somphong has exposed a network of about 15 people believed to be l
Indian Fortune Teller Arrested in Pattaya for Illegal Work
An Indian fortune teller was arrested in Pattaya for operating without a work permit and allegedly scamming tourists with fake palm readings and overpriced spiritual rituals costing thousands of baht.
Road Rage Driver Damages Pickup While Clinging to Bonnet
A man climbed onto a moving pickup truck and smashed the windscreen during a road rage incident on a Nonthaburi road, ignoring the driver's apology and repeated pleas to get down.
School Bus Overturns on Highway; 57 Students and Teachers Injured
A school bus carrying 57 students and teachers from Sisaket province overturned on Highway 214 in Surin on July 17, injuring all aboard with minor injuries and no deaths reported.