Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Police Seize 10,000 Packs of Smuggled Cigarettes in Phuket
Phuket police raided a rental property in Wichit Subdistrict on July 12, seizing over 10,000 packs of untaxed smuggled cigarettes in a major crackdown on illegal tobacco trafficking.
Phuket Authorities Raid Illegal Cannabis Shops
Phuket authorities raided illegal cannabis shops in Thalang, discovering outlets selling flowers, joints, and infused products despite suspended licenses and suspected nominee business arrangements.
Former Soldier Surrenders After Fatal Shooting
A 37-year-old former soldier surrendered to police in Ratchaburi after fatally shooting his ex-wife's new boyfriend in Bangkok, citing jealousy despite their divorce over two years prior.
Former Road Surveyor Stabbed to Death on Motorcycle
A 40-year-old former road surveyor was found dead from a chest stab wound near his motorcycle in Buriram's Prakon Chai district on July 12; police suspect he was stabbed elsewhere and crashed while fleeing for help, with a month-old romanti
Man Arrested With Methamphetamine; Pregnant Woman Found Using Drugs
A 38-year-old man was arrested in Nong Kliang District with 43 methamphetamine tablets hidden in a cigarette pack; authorities also found his pregnant girlfriend testing positive for drugs and transferred her to hospital for medical care.
Ex-Soldier Shoots Girlfriend's New Partner Dead in Bangkok
A 19-year-old man was shot dead in his car in Bangkok on July 12 after an ex-soldier and estranged husband of his girlfriend opened fire, critically wounding the woman as well.
Father Arrested for Sexual Assault of 12-Year-Old Daughter
A 40-year-old man has been arrested in Chachoengsao Province for sexually assaulting his 12-year-old daughter after his mother-in-law discovered the abuse in August. Police say medical evidence and child interviews support charges of indece
Car Catches Fire at School During Exam Day
A mother's car caught fire while she waited at a school in Chachoengsao on July 12, but quick-thinking residents with fire extinguishers prevented the black Toyota Vios from being completely destroyed. Investigators suspect a power bank or
Teacher Suspended After Student Abuse Allegations at Silpakorn University Demonstration School
A teacher at Silpakorn University Demonstration School has been suspended following student abuse allegations that emerged on social media, with the institution initiating dismissal proceedings and coordinating with authorities to revoke th
Suspect Device Found at Rental Home in Nakhon Sawan
Police and bomb disposal experts safely removed a suspicious grenade-like device found at a rental home in Nakhon Sawan on July 12, with investigators now determining if it's a real explosive and belonged to a former tenant.
MP Shooting Case Stalls, Deepening Crisis for Thai Security Agency
An investigation into the shooting of a Phichit Prachathai MP has stalled after arrests of suspected shooters and an ISOC officer, deepening a crisis over the security agency's undefined role and suspected involvement in extrajudicial killi
Customs Raids Illegal Food Warehouse, Seizes 15,000 Items Worth 3.5M Baht
Customs officers seized over 15,000 items worth 3.5 million baht from an illegal food warehouse in Nakhon Ratchasima that had been smuggling uncertified and expired goods for a decade.