Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Kuwaiti Tourists Claim Pattaya Police Extortion Scheme
Kuwaiti tourists in Pattaya reported being repeatedly stopped by uniformed police who demanded cash payments of 3,500-5,000 baht and issued grocery store receipts instead of official citations, refusing alternative payment methods or police
Pickup Flips Over Gas Tanker in Chachoengsao Crash
A speeding pickup truck flipped over an 18-wheel gas tanker on a Chachoengsao bypass road, critically injuring a 60-year-old passenger trapped beneath the tanker after being thrown from the vehicle.
Sister Grieves as Fire Victim's Body Released
The sister of a Ladprao beer hall fire victim claimed her body on July 15 at Police Hospital, revealing the family had no initial knowledge her sibling attended the venue. The victim, who left behind a 2-year-old daughter, was one of three
Teacher Alerts Police After Spotting Sisters' Abuse by Stepfather
A teacher reported two sisters' sexual abuse by their stepfather to police after noticing warning signs in the classroom in Nakhon Ratchasima Province. The suspect surrendered and was charged with child sexual abuse.
Survivor Recounts Escape From Bangkok Bar Fire, Loses Sister
A 26-year-old survivor of the Ladprao beer bar fire escaped but lost her sister, who was in the restroom when the blaze erupted; she now struggles with trauma and guilt over the tragedy.
Armed Assailant Opens Fire on Police Officer's Home in Yala
An armed assailant fired multiple shots at a police captain's home in Yala's Yaha district on July 14, but the officer and his two sons escaped unharmed. Investigators recovered seven shell casings and are searching for the unidentified gun
Phuket Governor Refuses to Address Corruption Probe
Phuket's governor has refused to comment on an expanding corruption investigation that has already triggered major changes in the provincial administration's leadership.
Coroner Confirms 32 Dead in Brewery Fire, All Identified
All 32 victims from the brewery fire have been identified, with authorities releasing bodies to families for religious ceremonies by July 15, 2025. Most deaths resulted from smoke inhalation, with 27 killed at the scene and five others dyin
Sister Mourns Tosakan Band Keyboardist's Death at Funeral Service
Tosakan band keyboardist Prutthiphong Pudmong, a 37-year-old air force officer, was laid to rest at a Sing Buri temple after his unexpected death, with his sister appealing for improved business safety standards nationwide.
Police Dismantle International Nominee Company Scheme
Police arrested seven suspects operating an international scheme using Thai nominees to illegally register 27 companies for Taiwanese investors in Pathum Thani, with investigations revealing 130 million baht in suspicious cash flows over fi
DSI Arrests Second Suspect in Forex Fraud Case
DSI arrested Ms. Mallika, an executive at a forex brokerage firm, as the second suspect in an ongoing fraud investigation announced by the Justice Minister on July 15, with questioning continuing for other suspects including an MP from Pheu
Police Raid Prominent Boxing Camp, Arrest Manager Over Child Trafficking
Police arrested a 28-year-old boxing camp manager in Rayong on charges of trafficking minors for sexual exploitation, with investigators identifying over 15 children coerced into prostitution at the facility.