Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
App Driver Beaten Blind by Myanmar Passengers Over Fare Dispute
A 61-year-old app driver was beaten blind by five Myanmar passengers in Samut Prakan who refused to pay a 770-baht fare on April 12; police have made little progress despite having the suspects' passport information.
Court Denies Bail For Two Men In International Drug Smuggling Case
A Bangkok court rejected bail for two men accused of trafficking heroin in an international smuggling operation, citing flight risk and the severity of the charges.
Taxi Driver Blinded After Assault Over 50-Baht Toll
A ride-hailing driver lost vision in one eye after five Myanmar passengers allegedly beat him over a 50-baht expressway toll dispute in Bangkok on April 12, with police yet to locate the suspects nearly three months later.
Monk Deaths: 11-Year-Old Driver Case Investigation Expands
An 11-year-old boy whose vehicle struck monks on an alms walk in Mukdahan, killing 10 people, remains hospitalized as police expand their investigation into charges against both the child and his parents for negligence.
Phuket Police Arrest Man For Abducting Ex-Girlfriend
PHUKET: Police have arrested a man in Phuket accused of abducting his ex-girlfriend at gunpoint, forcing her to drive to Ranong, assaulting her and making her burn her personal documents to prevent her from escaping.
MP Phawut Questioned Over 28 Million Baht Trading Funds
MP Phawut Pongwittayapanu was questioned by Thailand's DSI for three hours over 28 million baht in his trading accounts, claiming the funds came from legitimate forex investments rather than illegal activities, though he declined specific d
Twisted Ankle Nearly Proves Fatal From Blood Clot
A woman in her late twenties nearly died from a blood clot in her lungs caused by prolonged immobility after a twisted ankle, a case that highlights how dangerous clots can form from seemingly minor injuries.
PM Denies Favoritism In Local Election Corruption Probe
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul denied favoritism in the 2568 local election fraud probe, saying multiple government agencies are investigating separately to ensure fairness before cases converge at a fact-finding committee.
Thai Official Denies Corruption Allegations Over Position Trading
A Saraburi municipal official denied allegations of position trading and illicit wealth accumulation after social media claims surfaced days into his new role, with the mayor defending him as having no prior legal issues.
Two Injured In Clash Between Protesters And Police At China Consulate
Two protesters were injured in a clash with police outside Chiang Mai's Chinese Consulate on July 6 as demonstrators protested alleged toxic mining contamination from upstream operations in Myanmar affecting Thai waterways.
Laotian Drug Trafficker Identified in Heroin Case
Thai and Australian authorities have identified a Laotian drug trafficker connected to a heroin shipment sent via Air Maldives to a Thai woman in Australia. The case involves an international smuggling network using airline staff and freque
Laotian Tourist Pays 500 Baht Fine Without Receipt
A Laotian tourist was stopped on a Bangkok expressway and pressured into paying 500 baht cash without a receipt after police claimed he illegally turned left, though dashcam footage later showed the turn was permitted and other vehicles mad