Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Police Find 16-Year-Old Behind School Shooting Threat
Police arrested a 16-year-old student in Prachuap Khiri Khan after he posted a shooting threat in a school LINE group on August 14, claiming he sent the message as a joke out of boredom.
Former Je Bilang Subdistrict Council Chief Arrested Over Travel Allowance Fraud
Former Je Bilang Subdistrict Council Chief Abdullah was arrested for fraudulently claiming travel allowances for a 2018 conference he never attended, authorities said on August 14.
Police Issue Summons in Temple Entry Blockade Case
Police in Khon Kaen issued five summons in a temple trespassing case involving a woman named Pa Da and four vehicle owners connected to an August 14 incident at Pa Adulyaram temple.
Car Owner Accuses Influencer of Fraud Over Classic Car Repair
A car owner paid over 280,000 baht to an automotive influencer with 800,000 followers for classic American car repairs in June 2023, but over a year later the vehicle remains incomplete and missing, prompting a police report.
Three French Tourists Rescued After Jet Ski Goes Missing Off Samui
Three French tourists missing on a jet ski off Koh Samui were rescued after an overnight search found them floating safely about 7 nautical miles from shore, exhausted but unharmed.
Driver Recounts Final Moments Before Provincial Chief Shot Dead
The driver of a slain Nonthaburi provincial chief recounted how a former politician shot his boss at an office parking lot on August 10, striking the driver's wrist as well; the shooter's motive remains unclear despite the victim having rep
Gunman Hospitalized With Brain Bleeding After Event Shooting
A gunman hospitalized with brain bleeding after shooting six people at a Nakhon Ratchasima event has delayed court proceedings, with police also arresting three additional suspects in connection with the incident.
Navy Seizes Illegal Fuel Tanker in Gulf of Thailand
The Royal Thai Navy seized a fuel tanker in the upper Gulf of Thailand carrying 60,000 liters of illegally transported diesel fuel intended to evade taxes, with the vessel and crew transferred to authorities for prosecution.
Over 80 Victims Report Labour Scam to Police
Over 80 people lost more than 20 million baht to a labour recruitment scam that promised overseas jobs in Canada and Finland but never materialized, with victims filing complaints to Bangkok police in August.
Border Patrol Arrests 52 Myanmar Migrants Entering Thailand Illegally
Authorities in Kanchanaburi arrested 52 Myanmar migrants hiding in a forest near Sangkhla Buri after illegally crossing the border, with plans to work in Thai cities. The group was caught during a patrol operation before smugglers could tra
Buddhist Monk Found Dead in Quarters at Kamphaengphet Temple
A 57-year-old Buddhist monk was found dead in his quarters at a Kamphaengphet temple on August 13, with police determining the death was self-inflicted after he had complained of insomnia and hearing voices.
Two Foreign Teens Evade Police, Kick Officer Off Bike, Later Caught
Two Emirati teens were arrested in Phuket after evading police, kicking an officer off his motorcycle, and crashing twice during a pursuit on August 13. The 20 and 21-year-old suspects abandoned their bike and were apprehended on foot near