Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Friends Leave Flowers After Bar Fire Claims Lives, Two Laotians Missing
A deadly bar fire in Bangkok's Ladprao area has claimed lives and left two Laotian travelers missing, with friends leaving flowers at the scene to honor the victims.
Thai Interior Ministry Says Ladprao Brewery Operated Illegally
The Ladprao brewery operated illegally as an entertainment venue while registered only as a restaurant, Thailand's Deputy Interior Minister said, adding that Bangkok authorities will intensify inspections of similar establishments.
Police Arrest Three Exam Fraud Suspects
Police arrested three suspects linked to fraud in a local recruitment exam in Nong Khai, as authorities prepare to review evidence that may lead to revoking appointments made through the compromised test.
Beer Bar Owner's Sister to Face Police Questioning
The sister of the Ladprao beer bar owner is meeting with police today as investigators continue questioning witnesses in the July 2025 fire that killed 29 people in Bangkok's Chatuchak District.
Local Official Arrested in Government Exam Fraud Scheme
A municipal director in Phetchabun Province was arrested for allegedly helping local government officials cheat on civil service exams, joining two other suspects including a university academic advisor already in custody.
Death Toll Rises to 29 in Ladprao Beer Hall Fire
A 20-year-old man has died from severe burns at Ladprao Hospital, bringing the death toll from the beer hall fire on July 13 to 29 people.
Teenager's Last Money Stolen by Rider at Convenience Store
A delivery rider stole a teenager's food bag outside a Chon Buri convenience store on July 13, leaving the 17-year-old with his last cash gone and no money for meals.
Sergeant Phichit Held on Exam Fraud Charges
Three people including a local government official have been arrested on corruption charges related to an examination fraud scheme, with one suspect surrendering to police in Bangkok on Wednesday.
Mother Demands Justice After Daughter Sexually Assaulted at Home
A 14-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by two classmates at her Pattaya home in late June, but police have made no progress in the case after 20 days despite the mother's complaint to media. The suspects have spread false rumors about th
Mass Fish Kill in Prachuap Canal After Toxic Waste Spill
Hundreds of thousands of fish died in a Prachuap Khiri Khan canal after toxic waste—likely from distillery overflow or illegal dumping—depleted oxygen levels to zero, triggering major cleanup operations and 24-hour surveillance to catch off
Ayutthaya Police Bust Scammer Network Smuggling Phones to Myanmar
Ayutthaya police arrested a driver transporting 1,171 mobile phones and thousands of SIM cards destined for Myanmar, disrupting a scammer network that had been smuggling equipment from Cambodia.
Bangkok Beer Hall Fire Kills 28 in Seconds
A fire at a Bangkok beer hall killed 28 people and injured 71 in the Chatuchak district on July 13, with flames engulfing the venue in less than a minute during the evening entertainment hours.