Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Former District Chief Charged Over Pesticide Overpricing
Former Pothisai district chief Thiernchai has been charged with purchasing pesticide at inflated prices—1,450 baht per bottle versus market rate of 210 baht—causing losses of 8.3 million baht in emergency disaster relief funds for Roi Et pr
Former Police Deputy Faces Charges in Gold Bribery Case
Former Deputy Police Commissioner Pol. Gen. Suresat Hakkhapal was formally charged July 6 over allegations he solicited gold from a National Anti-Corruption Commission official investigating him for illegal gambling profits.
Clashes Erupt At Chinese Consulate Over Mining Pollution
Fifty environmental activists clashed with police at China's Chiang Mai consulate on July 6 while delivering a petition against upstream mining pollution contaminating Thailand's northern rivers, injuring two protesters.
Phawut Appears For Forex Investigation, Denies Recruitment Role
MP Phawut Pongwittayapanu appeared for questioning at the Department of Special Investigation on July 6 regarding a Forex case, denying he recruited anyone for the scheme while claiming he was merely a trader. Investigators are seeking deta
Pattaya Songthaew Driver Suspended for Overcharging Tourists
A Pattaya songthaew driver has been suspended for seven days after overcharging two Thai tourists 300 baht for a ride on July 5, prompting the Songthaew Cooperative to launch a disciplinary investigation and refer the case to provincial tra
Award Show Organizer Dodges Nearly 6 Million Baht Payment Debt
An event organizing company is seeking payment of nearly 6 million baht from a major awards show organizer over seven months after completing all contracted work for a late-2024 ceremony. The client claims to be awaiting sponsor contributio
Satun Provincial Chief Faces Criminal Charges Over Delayed Tourist Center Project
Satun PAO chairman Samruddhi Liang Prasit faces criminal charges for mismanaging a 29.8-million-baht tourist center project that dragged on for six years, with investigators finding he repeatedly extended deadlines for a contractor run by h
Body Shop Worker Found Dead On Beach, Suspect Flees On Motorcycle
A 46-year-old body shop worker was found dead on a Chonburi beach on July 6, with an overweight suspect on a motorcycle fleeing the scene; police are investigating whether gambling debts may have motivated the killing.
Thai Police Warn Travelers Against Cannabis Smuggling
Thai police have warned travelers against smuggling cannabis overseas following recent international drug busts involving shipments from Thailand, citing penalties up to 10 years imprisonment domestically and potentially death sentences abr
Local Groups Condemn Violence in Subdistrict Office Dispute
Three local government organizations in Saraburi Province condemned violence and threats in a dispute at Ban Pao Subdistrict Administrative Organization, calling for all parties to resolve conflicts through dialogue and legal processes rath
Training Helicopter Crashes in Bang Pu, Both Escape Safely
A training helicopter crashed and caught fire in Bang Pu, Samut Prakan, but both the pilot and mechanic escaped with only minor injuries after the aircraft lost power during takeoff.
Independent Panel Set To Charge NACC Official In Bribery Case
An independent inquiry committee held hearings at the Supreme Court on bribery charges against NACC Commissioner Akwit Watchwalkul and three others, including a former Deputy Police Commissioner allegedly caught giving him a 246-baht gold b