Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Student Suffers Brain Bleeding After Ping Pong Paddle Attack
A Grade 9 student in southern Thailand underwent brain surgery after being struck with a ping pong paddle by a classmate during an elective class on June 30, prompting an assault complaint and questions about school safety protocols.
SEC Clarifies Contact With Securities Complaint Whistleblower
The SEC clarified that it is coordinating with police to meet with the actual Form 246-2 whistleblower, Suphaporn Pimpongsa of Bangkok, after reports confused her identity with another person.
Customer Shocked by Electrical Discharge at Buffet Restaurant
A woman suffered severe electrical shock while serving curry at a buffet restaurant in July, causing ongoing nerve damage and chest pain; the restaurant blamed faulty wiring and offered minimal compensation.
Police Seize 10,000 Illegal Cigarettes at Satun Port
Police seized 10,000 packs of smuggled foreign cigarettes valued at 900,000 baht at a pier in Satun province after a suspect fled the scene during a raid on July 10.
Drug-Affected Man Shoots Two, Wounds Self During Arrest
A 29-year-old drug-affected man fired a modified gun at two people in Songkhla on July 9, grazing both victims, before accidentally shooting himself in the leg during police arrest negotiations.
Man Arrested For Sexual Contact With 13-Year-Old Girl
An 18-year-old man was arrested in Hat Yai on charges of sexual assault and child abduction involving a 13-year-old girl after her father filed a complaint; the suspect claimed they had become involved while living together and that the gir
Myanmar Artillery Shell Hits Thai Temple in Mae Sot
Myanmar artillery fire crossed into Thailand on July 10, striking a Mae Sot temple during intense clashes with opposition forces across the border, forcing monks to evacuate as Thai authorities sealed the site and deployed security forces.
Cambodian Worker Arrested for Cable Theft at Khon Kaen Mall
A Cambodian construction worker was arrested in Khon Kaen for stealing electrical cables worth 10,000 baht from a shopping mall site, allegedly selling the extracted metals to support his family in Cambodia.
School Principal Accused Of Sexual Abuse By 11 Students
Eleven students aged 10-15 filed charges against a school principal in Kanchanaburi for sexual abuse, with police indicating over 20 students may be affected; victims will receive shelter care during investigation.
Cambodia Deports 79 Thai Scammers; 5 Linked to 20 Cases
Cambodia deported 79 Thai nationals linked to scam networks, with five facing investigation for involvement in 20 criminal cases combined. Authorities screened all returnees at the Thai-Cambodian border on July 10 and are pursuing those wor
Three Children Rescued After Suicide Attempt in Nakhon Si Thammarat
Three siblings under 18 were rescued after walking into the sea in Nakhon Si Thammarat, alleging abuse and exploitation by their drug-addicted father who forced them to beg for money. Authorities are investigating and seeking long-term prot
Police Dismantle E-Cigarette Smuggling Ring
Police dismantled an online e-cigarette smuggling network in Nakhon Ratchasima, seizing 648 units worth over 100,000 baht during coordinated raids on July 10. One suspect was arrested at a warehouse used as a distribution hub that operated