Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Phuket Crash Sparks Road Safety Debate Online
PHUKET: A road crash in Thalang that left a 16-year-old motorcyclist injured has sparked heated debate online after a video of the incident appeared to show a car colliding with the teenager while changing lanes.
Fire Destroys Abandoned Chalong Building
PHUKET: A fire at an abandoned building in Chalong last night (July 14) was brought under control within about 30 minutes, with police later seizing two motorcycles found near the scene as part of their investigation.
Two Suspects Held Pending as PM Monitors Local Exam Fraud Case
Two suspects are being held pending investigation into local government civil service exam fraud, with evidence linking them to falsified data and altered scores affecting thousands of test-takers. Prime Minister Anuthín is monitoring the c
Neighbor Complains of Late-Night Chanting, Curry Thrown
A Ko Lanta resident filed a noise complaint against his neighbor for late-night Buddhist chanting, drumming, and guitar playing, plus throwing foul-smelling curry bags—claims the neighbor initially denied before admitting to the curry incid
Chiang Mai Karaoke Bar Refunds British Tourists Over 150,000-Baht Bill
A Chiang Mai karaoke bar has agreed to refund nearly 150,000 baht to two British tourists after police intervention, following allegations the men were overcharged while heavily intoxicated on June 28.
Two Laotian Drug Traffickers Arrested in International Heroin Ring
Two Laotian drug traffickers were arrested July 15 as part of an international heroin smuggling ring that supplied drugs to Australia through Thai operatives. The network moved heroin across the Mekong River and distributed it via Bangkok t
Lawmaker Exposes Scheme Converting Chinese Children to Thai Citizens
A Pheu Thai MP exposed a scheme enabling Chinese nationals to obtain Thai citizenship through private hospitals and corrupt officials, with police seizing over 70 billion baht in assets from the network.
Families Hold Memorial Service for Two Women Killed in Bangkok Bar Fire
Two women died in a Bangkok bar fire on July 15, with families holding a Buddhist memorial service at the scene as loved ones questioned the venue's inadequate safety measures and compensation offered.
Mother Collapses at Beer Hall Fire Victim's Memorial
The mother of a woman killed in a Ladprao beer hall fire collapsed during her daughter's memorial ceremony on July 15, requiring hospitalization due to her existing heart condition.
Chinese Man Arrested for Pickpocketing Tourist at Bangkok Temple
A 59-year-old Chinese man was arrested at a Bangkok hotel after being identified on CCTV footage allegedly pickpocketing a South Korean tourist's wallet at Wat Pho temple on July 5. Despite clear security camera evidence, he denied the thef
Pattaya Police Transfer Three Officers After Fake Receipt Complaint
Three Pattaya police officers were transferred pending investigation after Kuwaiti tourists alleged they issued fake traffic fine receipts during traffic stops in the beach resort city.
Fire Victim's Husband: Officials Never Contacted Me
Husband of nightclub fire victim says he received no official notification and had to independently locate his wife at hospitals after learning of her death from a friend on July 15.