Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Thai Police Bust Fake Birth Registration Scheme for Chinese Children
Thai police arrested hospital and district office officials for allegedly facilitating fake birth registrations for 164 Chinese children using fraudulent Thai fathers, a scheme operating in Bangkok for over five years.
Police Clarify Undercover Rider Arrest Operation
An undercover Central Investigation Bureau officer disguised as a food delivery rider arrested a suspect on Bangkok's Sukhumvit Road on July 6 for entering false computer data, the police clarified after a viral video sparked public concern
Missing Police Station Cat Found After 8 Days
Khong Thao Police Station's white cat mascot Luang Luang has been found safe after eight days missing, thanks to tips from a concerned citizen and plant shop owner. The station joked that the cat's duty status remains intact despite the abs
Australian Woman Charged In 4-Year-Old Son's Death
A 32-year-old Australian woman was charged with murder in her 4-year-old son's death after turning herself in to police in Wyong, New South Wales, with authorities investigating cannibalism allegations.
Bangkok Bangkhen Police Hold Volunteer Cleanup For Royal Birthday
Bangkok's Bangkhen Police Station organized a volunteer cleanup on July 9 to honor the upcoming royal birthday, with officers and community members improving public spaces and removing hazards around the station.
SUV Engine Catches Fire in Chonburi; Cause Unknown
A driver's SUV caught fire in Chonburi province after she noticed smoke from the engine while returning home from school drop-off, destroying the engine compartment despite firefighter intervention.
Ice Plant Shut Down Over Ammonia Leak in Suphan Buri
An ice plant in Suphan Buri was shut down after an ammonia leak on July 8 affected nearby schools, though no serious injuries were reported among students who experienced minor respiratory irritation.
Abbot Arrested After Heroin Found in Temple Quarters
Authorities arrested an abbot in Pang Ma Pha district, Mae Hong Son province, after heroin was found hidden in his temple quarters during a coordinated drug raid.
Crane Collapse Kills Worker on Rama II Road
A crane collapsed at a Rama II Road construction site in Samut Sakhon on July 9, killing one worker when the equipment lost balance while lifting pile-driving machinery.
Brother Shoots Sister Dead In Land Inheritance Dispute
A woman was shot dead by her brother during a heated land inheritance dispute at a construction site in Rayong on July 9, with her husband also wounded in the shooting.
Police Bust Fake Thai Father Scheme Used By Chinese Family
Police arrested a Thai man accused of fraudulently posing as the biological father of a Chinese couple's child to obtain dual Thai-Chinese citizenship, a scheme that grants the child access to Thai property ownership and welfare benefits.
Three Loan Sharks Surrender After Beating Debtor
Three loan sharks surrendered to police in Udon Thani after beating a convenience store worker over an unpaid 8,000-baht debt, with the suspects claiming they lost control when he denied borrowing the money.