Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Traffic Police Reassigned After Stop Sparks Drama Online
Traffic police officers in Bangkok were reassigned to desk duties after a viral video showed them collecting a 500-baht payment without a receipt from a foreign driver stopped for an illegal turn.
Chinese Man's Eye-Slapping Cure Causes Retinal Detachment
A Chinese man from Wuhan suffered retinal detachment after repeatedly slapping his eye to cure twitching, which he believed signaled bad luck. Emergency surgery restored his vision after the unconventional remedy caused severe peripheral vi
US News Anchor Loses $2.3M in Robinhood Phishing Scam
Former US news anchor Alex Delgado lost $72,000 after scammers impersonating Robinhood sent fake text alerts claiming suspicious account activity, then posed as fraud prevention officers to trick her into transferring money for "security.
Famous Football Commentator Arrested For Illegal Gambling Promotion
Popular football commentator Jaruwat "Waow" Prib-hai was arrested at a Bangkok condo for promoting illegal online gambling through TikTok livestreams, where he earned 50,000 baht monthly luring followers to betting sites.
Police Enforce Transparency Standards at Checkpoints
Thailand's police spokesman emphasized that all traffic checkpoints must operate transparently with clear signage, body cameras, and complaint hotlines to prevent misconduct and ensure public convenience during enforcement operations.
House Fire Destroys Unit While Owner Away At Doctor
A house fire in Bangkok's Thonburi district destroyed one shop unit while the owner was at a doctor's appointment; her paralyzed brother escaped safely after noticing sparks from an electrical outlet before flames spread rapidly.
Woman Arrested For Operating Shell Companies In Scam Ring
Police arrested a 46-year-old woman in Chiang Mai who opened shell companies for a scam network that defrauded over 100 million baht, after she previously worked for call center gangs in neighboring countries before launching her own operat
Malaysian Footballer Dies After Lightning Strike During Match
A 28-year-old Malaysian footballer died after being struck by lightning during a friendly match in Selangor state on July 5; the referee was also injured in the incident.
Phayao Governor Escalates Drug War, Tightens Cargo Controls
Phayao police intensified drug enforcement across five mountain districts, seizing over 14 million methamphetamine tablets and 600 kg of crystal meth since October. The crackdown also linked a female flight attendant's heroin smuggling atte
Driver Charged After Destroying 23 Road Barriers
PHUKET: A 47-year-old driver has been charged after crashing into 23 highway barriers in Thalang before leaving the scene, causing an estimated B89,700 in damage to government property.
Wildlife Officials Pursue Poachers After Gibbon Killing
Rangers at Phutai National Park in Suphan Buri shot and killed a female gibbon, prompting authorities to pursue three armed suspects who fled the scene. The protected animal bore six bullet wounds, and police are investigating using DNA and
Justice Minister Eyes Special Case Status For Local Exam Cheating
The Justice Ministry is investigating alleged fraud in local government recruitment exams, with the Special Investigation Department preparing to classify it as a special case if evidence shows widespread deception by exam coaches across mu