Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Teachers Block Classroom Doors as Man Breaches School
A man with mental health issues breached a school in Nakhon Ratchasima on July 15, but teachers quickly locked classroom doors, preventing access to students. Police apprehended the local resident, who has a grandchild enrolled at the schoo
Police Seize Over 5,000 Meth Pills in Phuket Drug Raid
PHUKET: Raids over the past week have resulted in the seizure of 5,352 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and more than 347 grammes of crystal meth (ya ice) as the latest ‘Operation 90 Days’ anti-drug campaign continues.
Police Bust Drug Party at Mukdahan Repair Shop, 14 Arrested
Police in Mukdahan arrested 14 people at a car repair shop on July 16 during a drug-fueled birthday party that included four Lao nationals. Officers recovered ketamine and methamphetamine-laced liquid during the raid in Ban Kham Phak Nok su
Thailand Raids 33 Companies in Chonburi Over Suspected Foreign Nominee Scheme
Thai authorities raided 33 companies in Chonburi Province on Thursday as part of a nationwide crackdown on foreign investors illegally using Thai nominees to own land and businesses, seizing assets worth 235 million baht.
Three Dogs Killed by Live Power Line During Rainstorm
Three dogs were electrocuted by a live power line in Samut Prakan province on July 16 after a sagging communication cable became energized during a rainstorm. An electrical technician said the cable had not been properly secured after being
Environment Minister Orders Crackdown on Protected Forest Encroachments in Phuket
Four suspects were arrested in Phuket's Naka Ridge National Reserved Forest for illegally constructing structures on protected land, as authorities intensify enforcement against forest encroachment across Thailand.
Man Dies in Khao Yai Forest Searching for Rare Wood
A 64-year-old aniewood poacher collapsed and died from exhaustion in Khao Yai National Forest after six days of illegal hunting in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province; rescue teams spent three nights retrieving his body through dense terrain.
Police Raid Lodge, Arrest Drug Dealer With 2,200 Methamphetamine Pills
Police arrested a 37-year-old drug dealer at a Ko Lanta lodging house on July 16, seizing over 2,200 methamphetamine pills and concealment equipment from his room.
Man Arrested for Smuggling 2kg Ice in Tamarind Jars to Japan
Police arrested a 50-year-old man after crystal methamphetamine hidden in tamarind paste jars bound for Japan was discovered at a Bangkok address. Investigators suspect his Vietnamese girlfriend orchestrated the smuggling operation.
Australian Detained For Skateboarding In Patong
Patong police detained an Australian man for skateboarding on a public road, citing safety and traffic law violations.
Myanmar Man Arrested for Illegal Food Delivery Work in Phuket
Tourist Police arrested a Myanmar national in Phuket for working as an illegal food delivery rider, part of intensified enforcement against unauthorized foreign workers on the island.
Mercedes Driver Tailgates, Cuts Off Truck, Reverses to Crash
A Udon Thani woman's cargo truck was hit after a red Mercedes driver tailgated, cut her off, and reversed into her vehicle on Highway 2, then fled the scene on July 16. Police are investigating the hit-and-run incident using dashcam footage