Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Russian Man Caught Smuggling 17kg Cannabis at Phuket Airport
A Russian man was arrested at Phuket Airport on July 8 after customs officials discovered 17kg of cannabis hidden in vacuum-sealed packages inside his two suitcases during a departure inspection.
Former Subdistrict Chief Flees to Malaysia in Job-Selling Scam
A former Khuan Kalong subdistrict chief fled to Malaysia after selling government positions in a scam that defrauded victims of hundreds of thousands of baht, with authorities now coordinating across borders for his arrest.
Ex-Police Chief Delivers Aid To Struggling Officer
Former National Police Commissioner Pol. Gen. Adulai Saengsingkaew delivered 20,000 baht and supplies to a struggling officer in Sakon Nakhon Province on July 8, pledging continued support for police facing financial hardship.
Police Arrest Russians In Online Scam Cash Network
PHUKET: Police have arrested one Russian national and detained another after raiding three locations across Phuket in an operation targeting a network suspected of withdrawing cash linked to online scam syndicates.
Woman Arrested Selling E-Cigarettes Near University in Khon Kaen
Cyber police arrested a 24-year-old woman in Khon Kaen for illegally selling e-cigarettes near a university, seizing 112 devices from her residence after an eight-month operation targeting students and local residents.
Police Arrest Man With 9mm Gun Near Rangsit Campus
Police arrested a 27-year-old man carrying a 9mm pistol near Rajamangala University of Technology Isan's Bangkok campus on July 7, charging him with illegal firearm possession and transport.
Anti-Corruption Office Elevates Local Exam Scam to Special Case
Thailand's anti-corruption watchdog has elevated a local government exam scam to special case status after finding evidence that officials manipulated scores and collected bribes from applicants seeking to pass civil service recruitment tes
Police Search For Foreign Tourist In Patong Jet Ski Assault
Police are searching for a foreign tourist who allegedly assaulted a jet ski operator at Patong Beach after refusing to pay for damage from a rental collision.
Man Arrested For Sexual Assault In Rental Room
A 47-year-old man was arrested in Nakhon Pathom after allegedly forcing his way into a rental room in mid-January and sexually assaulting a woman who was resting alone. Police apprehended him based on a court warrant following the victim's
Police Showcase K-9 Unit's Readiness For Drug And Bomb Detection
Thailand's Border Patrol Police showcased their K-9 unit's capabilities in drug and bomb detection at a training center in Phetchaburi, with 168 trained dogs currently deployed across divisions to combat smuggling and support security opera
Garrchai Rejects Settlement, Wants Court Trial First
Garrchai declined court-offered settlement and three proposals from the defendant, insisting on proceeding with trial first to establish facts and prove wrongdoing before considering mediation.
Man Beaten By Loan Sharks Over 4,000 Baht Debt
A man was severely beaten by loan sharks over a 4,000-baht debt he was repaying in Udon Thani province after missing several daily installments.