Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Ban Pong Police Commander Wins Citizen of Excellence Award
Police Major Kobchoke Lektrakkul, commander of Ban Pong Police Station in Ratchaburi, has won the 2568 Creative Person and Person of Virtue award for his dedicated service and swift investigation work, including a case where he arrested a s
Illegal Chinese-Backed Lumber Mill Raided in Thung Yai
Authorities raided an illegal wood-processing factory in Thung Yai district that had been secretly operated by Chinese nationals despite officially closing two years ago, uncovering massive timber stores hidden in 15 concealed rooms and Chi
Four Green Pit Vipers Invade Hospital Wound Room
Four green pit vipers were captured and removed from a hospital's wound treatment room in Surin province on August 14, with rescue teams using insect repellent spray to flush them from hiding spots throughout the second-floor facility.
Pattaya Police Arrest 17 Cambodian Beggars Including Children
Pattaya police arrested 17 Cambodian nationals, including seven children, during an August 11 crackdown on begging along the beachfront, with officials reporting some adults were using infants to solicit money from tourists.
Man Arrested With 201 Methamphetamine Pills At Bangkok Checkpoint
A 35-year-old man was arrested at a Bangkok checkpoint with 201 methamphetamine pills and crystal meth hidden in his pocket; a urine test confirmed drug use.
Singer Moss Patiphon Files Report at Central Command
Singer Moss Patiphon filed a report at Central Command Police Center on August 14 with his wife, though he declined to disclose details of the complaint.
Woman's Boyfriend Found Dead After Relationship Dispute
A 19-year-old man was found dead by hanging in a rental room in Chachoengsao Province after his girlfriend reported losing contact with him following a dispute over a planned fishing trip.
Entertainment Worker Stiffed 2,500 Baht by Heartbroken Client
A 24-year-old entertainment worker in Udon Thani filed a police complaint after a client refused to pay 2,500 baht owed for companionship services provided overnight, claiming he would transfer it later before becoming uncontactable.
Police Raid Thai-Cambodian Drug Party, Arrest 10
Police arrested 10 people—four Thai and six Cambodian nationals—at a drug party in Sarakin province's Aranyprathet district, seizing nearly 27 grams of ketamine prepared for distribution.
Motorcycle Rider Faces Drug Charges in Bangkok Train Crash Case
A motorcycle taxi rider charged in a Bangkok train crash case says he was initially treated as a victim but later unexpectedly named as a defendant, including on drug possession charges he denies, threatening his employment prospects.
Teen Missing After Diving Accident Off Takua Pa Coast
A teenager went missing underwater while spearfishing off Takua Pa in Phang Nga province on August 14; his companion was rescued by a passing villager, and search operations involving volunteers and local boats continue.
Truck Crash Kills Gas Station Owner in Lampang
A gas station owner died when his pickup truck collided with a trailer truck on Highway 120 in Lampang's Wang Nua District on August 14, after the trailer lost control and veered into oncoming traffic.