Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Thai Police Bust Child Exploitation Ring at Rayong Boxing Camp
Thai police arrested a 28-year-old man operating a child sexual exploitation ring at a Muay Thai boxing camp in Rayong, with investigators now searching for a Norwegian national suspected of financing the operation and abusing minors at the
Brother Collects Sister's Body After Bangkok Fire, Grieves Loss
A man collected his sister's body after she was killed in a Bangkok beer hall fire; the 34-year-old from Surin was working in the capital to support their mother and her teenage son's education.
Employee Bus Dangerously Cuts Off Teacher's Car on Bangkok Highway
A shuttle bus nearly collided with an English teacher's car after abruptly cutting into her lane on a Bangkok highway near Ayutthaya on July 14, forcing her to swerve and brake to avoid impact. The teacher shared dashcam footage online afte
Man Caught With Methamphetamine On Bangkok-Chiang Mai Bus
A 37-year-old man from Chiang Mai was arrested at a drug checkpoint on a Bangkok-bound bus with eight methamphetamine pills after showing visible signs of intoxication during a police inspection on July 15.
Rescue Volunteer Killed in Bangkok Beer Hall Fire
A 32-year-old volunteer rescue worker died in a Bangkok beer hall fire on July 12, succumbing to smoke inhalation while working to support her family in Buriram province.
Father Escapes Burning Car With Daughter After Smelling Fuel
A father and his daughter escaped a burning sedan in Nakhon Ratchasima after detecting fuel smell and smoke; the car was destroyed but all three occupants, including a dog, escaped unharmed.
Pattaya Police Transfer Officer Accused of Illegal Fines
Pattaya police transferred an officer accused in a viral video of conducting improper traffic fines targeting foreign tourists and launched an investigation that could result in criminal charges if misconduct is confirmed.
Myanmar Man Arrested For Full-Scale Drug Distribution Operation
Myanmar national Chit Ko Ko, 28, arrested in Bangkok with hundreds of methamphetamine pills and crystal meth after police responded to complaints about teenagers using drugs at his rental apartment. He admitted to running the operation for
Survivor Recounts Escape from Ladprao Bar Fire
An injured survivor of the deadly Ladprao bar fire recounted his escape to investigators, saying he mistook the initial smoke for a stage effect before spotting sparks and rushing toward a rear exit. He confirmed the fire alarm never sounde
Heat Insulation Foam Found as Fire Fuel in Bangkok Bar Blaze
Heat insulation foam sprayed above the ceiling fueled a violent fire at a Bangkok beer hall, with investigators finding the combustible material generated large volumes of gas that exploded when the ceiling fractured and released accumulate
Two Myanmar Men Arrested Running Beauty Salon and Wedding Business
Tourist police arrested two Myanmar nationals operating an unlicensed beauty salon and wedding planning service from a rented house in Koh Phangan, Surat Thani, earning up to 100,000 baht monthly from migrant workers.
Lawmakers Summon Navy Arms Officials Over Missing Gun
A parliamentary committee has summoned navy officials to testify on July 24 about a missing M16 rifle allegedly used in the assassination of a Narathiwat MP, after the weapon was supposedly destroyed.