Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Appeals Court Upholds 2-Year Sentence for Anon Nampha
Thailand's appeals court has upheld a two-year prison sentence against human rights lawyer Anon Nampha for lèse-majesté charges, bringing his total prison time across all cases to nearly 32 years. The conviction relates to a 2020 university
Police Honor Officers' Heroic Rescue of Three from Beer Factory Fire
Police commended Sergeant Major Suphraj Yodathul for rescuing three people from a beer factory fire in Bangkok on July 12-13, though he remains hospitalized receiving oxygen treatment with stable condition.
Fire Uncovers Illegal Bitcoin Mine in Kanchanaburi
A fire at a Kanchanaburi building revealed an illegal Bitcoin mining operation with over 20 damaged machines and evidence of stolen electricity worth up to 200,000 baht monthly, police said.
Pork Vendor Finds Elderly Woman Dead in His Unlocked Car
An elderly woman was found dead in the back seat of a pork vendor's unlocked sedan parked near a shrine in Samut Prakan on July 16, with no signs of injury or foul play.
Police Bust Drug-Laced Vape Ring Operating From Bangkok
Police arrested two women in Bangkok for manufacturing thousands of drug-laced vaping devices laced with etomidate, an anesthetic used as a recreational drug, after dark web surveillance uncovered their operation.
Man Shot Dead Outside Home in Bannang Sata
A 30-year-old man was shot dead outside his home in Bannang Sata district, Yala, on July 16 in what police believe may be linked to insurgent activity or a personal dispute. Authorities are investigating the brazen daytime attack that left
Six Youths Escape Facility, Steal School Truck to Chaiyaphum
Six youths escaped from a juvenile detention center in Nakhon Ratchasima on July 16 and stole a school pickup truck to flee toward Chaiyaphum province, with police establishing checkpoints along the route.
Modified Pickup Truck Crashes Into Van on Pattaya Overpass
A modified pickup truck struck a van on the Krathing Lai overpass in Pattaya early July 16, leaving five people injured. Police impounded both vehicles and are investigating the pickup driver, who appeared incoherent at the scene.
Phuket Port Authority Cracks Down on Illegal Jet Skis
Phuket authorities seized 23 unregistered jet skis and issued maximum fines of 10,000 baht each in a crackdown on illegal maritime operations to improve tourist safety.
Nine Arrested in Karon Forest Encroachment Case
PHUKET: Nine people have been arrested after officials investigated reports of forest encroachment and illegal house construction within the Nakkerd Hills National Forest Reserve in Karon.
Police Rescue Two University Students from Call Center Scam
Police rescued two university students from a call center scam in Pathum Thani after they were defrauded of over 600,000 baht through impersonation threats and forced isolation.
Underground Bitcoin Mine Fire Destroys 20 Computers in Kanchanaburi
A fire destroyed an illegal bitcoin mining operation hidden on the third floor of a Kanchanaburi shophouse on July 15, with nearly 20 computers damaged and massive electricity theft uncovered.