Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Two Men Arrested With 37kg Of Ketamine
Police arrested two men in Samut Prakan with 37 kilograms of ketamine following a tip about a Bangkok-area drug trafficking network supplying dealers across the metropolitan region.
Drug-Addicted Son Threatens Mother With Knife, Forces Her To Beg
A 42-year-old drug addict in Udon Thani was arrested after threatening his elderly mother with a knife and forcing her to beg for money, police said. Officers found six swords and knives hidden in his home after residents reported him walki
Woman Arrested Selling Methamphetamine to Feed 40 Dogs
A 47-year-old woman in Udon Thani was arrested after police found 382 methamphetamine pills hidden in her home while investigating her drug sales to locals. She admitted to dealing drugs to feed 40 dogs she was keeping, after her financial
Municipality Official Accused Of Embezzling Elderly Care Funds
A municipal official in Kalasin province allegedly embezzled 239,200 baht from an elderly care fund, leaving 31 caregivers unpaid for four months and prompting a police complaint.
Truck Driven by Child Kills Eight Monks
An 11-year-old boy drove a pickup truck into a group of Buddhist monks in Thailand, killing at least eight and injuring dozens of others.
Man Steals Premium Cannabis From Shop in Rayong
A man in his 40s stole a kilogram of premium cannabis worth 10,000 baht from a Rayong shop near Mae Rampung Beach, escaping in a blue pickup truck while the owner was away.
Fire Destroys Housing Estate In Wichit
A fire destroyed a housing estate in Wichit on July 5, with Mayor Kreetha Chotivichphipat coordinating emergency response efforts that began shortly after 11 p.m.
Moroccan Woman Arrested With Cocaine In Patong
A 27-year-old Moroccan woman was arrested in Patong with cocaine as police intensified anti-drug operations, with officers also discovering she had overstayed her visa.
Patong Police Arrest Suspect, Seize 134 E-Cigarettes
Police arrested a suspect at a Patong guesthouse and confiscated 134 e-cigarettes in a customs violation case.
South Korean Drug Smuggler Arrested in Bangkok Luxury Condo
South Korean fugitive wanted for smuggling methamphetamine was arrested in a Bangkok luxury condo after fleeing prosecution at home. Thai authorities tracked him down using an INTERPOL Red Notice and are preparing his extradition.
Police Narrow Focus in Former PM's Nephew Murder Case
Police are narrowing their investigation into the murder of a former PM's nephew shot in Samut Sakhon on July 4, with investigators exploring personal motives alongside institutional factors while emphasizing the killer's premeditation.
Dump Truck Crashes Into Overpass, Injuring Driver And Child
A dump truck's hydraulic bed unexpectedly raised while moving on Bangna-Trat Road in Samut Prakan, causing it to strike an overpass and flip, injuring the 44-year-old driver and his 6-year-old daughter.