Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Massive Fire Engulfs Foam Storage Warehouse
A major fire destroyed a foam storage warehouse in Pathum Thani Province on July 7, with firefighters controlling the blaze within an hour and no injuries reported. The cause remains under investigation but may have involved welding sparks
Former Mayor Sentenced to 5 Years for Genie Lamp Streetlight Scheme
Former mayor Somchai was sentenced to five years in prison for embezzling municipal funds allocated for decorative genie lamp streetlights in Samut Prakan Province, marking his second corruption conviction.
Man Arrested for Throwing Rock at Car, Flashing Gesture
A 41-year-old Khon Kaen man was arrested after dashcam footage showed him throwing a rock at a car and making an obscene gesture before fleeing on a motorcycle; he confessed and tested positive for methamphetamine.
Police Bust Major E-Cigarette Ring With 20,000 Units in Bangkok
Police raided five Bangkok locations and seized approximately 20,000 e-cigarettes from a major online distribution network operating through a LINE account, arresting five family members involved in the operation.
Man Attacks Police Officers With Steel Rod
A man wielding an iron rod attacked traffic police officers in Saraburi province, injuring two before fleeing; authorities are searching for the suspect, believed to be in a deranged state.
Senior Police Officer Charged in 6 Million Baht Bribery Scheme
A senior police officer and five others have been charged with soliciting 6 million baht to help free a British man detained for illegal entry into Thailand, though the bribery scheme ultimately failed to secure his release.
Three Online Gambling Admins Arrested Sneaking Back Into Thailand
Three Thai online gambling administrators were arrested while illegally crossing the Thai-Cambodia border near Sa Kaeo after losing their jobs when Cambodia shut down their operation in early 2025.
Police to Arrest Two Laotian Drug Smugglers in Heroin Case
Authorities have mapped a major drug smuggling network linking Laos to Australia and Taiwan, with arrest warrants expected within a week for two Laotian suspects involved in distribution and money transfers.
Sri Lanka Prison Riots Kill 26, Spark Drug Trafficking Probe
A riot at Sri Lanka's Negombo Prison left 26 dead and over 100 injured after inmates seized guns from guards, with violence erupting over alleged drug trafficking within the overcrowded facility.
PM Plans To Suspend Pay For 5,000 Over Exam Fraud
Thailand's Prime Minister announced plans to suspend salaries for around 5,000 local government employees whose exam scores were fraudulently altered, with investigations revealing organized cheating among 15,000 newly appointed officials.
Police Bust Illegal Diet Pill Factory Worth 100 Million Baht
Police raided an illegal diet pill factory in Nonthaburi worth over 100 million baht, arresting three Myanmar nationals after a woman died from counterfeit pills in February. Authorities seized chemicals and packaging for multiple fake weig
Thai Military Denies Cambodia's Border Blast Claims
Thailand's military rejected Cambodia's claims about a border explosion near Udon Thani that injured four soldiers, accusing Cambodia of spreading false accusations without evidence and urging both nations to resolve disputes peacefully.