Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Police Arrest Payao Man In Drug Trafficking Case Linked To Flight Attendant
Police arrested a 47-year-old Payao man on drug trafficking charges after Australian authorities intercepted a flight attendant carrying 900 grams of heroin at Melbourne Airport, leading investigators to trace the supply network back to Tha
Chiang Mai Residents Plead For Help With Homeless Problem
Chiang Mai residents are demanding action as homeless groups aggressively solicit money throughout the city, block streets, and drink alcohol in public spaces, creating safety concerns particularly for female tourists.
Drug Officers Seize 5.2 Million Pills In Border Bust
Border patrol officers in Chiang Mai seized 5.2 million methamphetamine pills from a fleeing pickup truck in Mae Taeng District, arresting one suspect hired to guide the drugs past checkpoints.
Gang Of Six Attacks Contractor With Knives, Baseball Bats
A gang of five to six armed men attacked a group of contractors with machetes and baseball bats outside their home in Ayutthaya Province, injuring four people including two seriously. The victims said they had no prior conflict with the att
Israeli, Romanian Arrested Running Illegal Childcare on Koh Pha Ngan
Police raided an unlicensed childcare centre on Koh Pha Ngan and arrested an Israeli owner and Romanian supervisor for operating illegally, finding 42 foreign children at the facility. The operation was part of a crackdown on foreigners run
Drunk Man Gropes Rescue Worker After Assault
A drunk man assaulted a female rescue volunteer in Samut Prakan while being transported to hospital after a separate incident left him with a head injury.
CCTV Footage Released in Bangkok Couple's Deaths
A Bangkok couple was found dead in a parked sedan in Bangwae district, with CCTV footage showing the man picking up the woman from her home around midnight before the vehicle was discovered blocking an alley entrance hours later. Forensic e
Police Raid Two Illegal Bars In Bangkok, Find Drug Use
Police raided two unlicensed bars in Bangkok's Pathumwan District early July 5, finding over 100 foreign tourists and discovering drug use, illegal foreign workers, and labor violations during the operation.
Two Gunmen Kill Former PM's Grandson In Drive-By Shooting
A 34-year-old man, grandson of a former Om Noi subdistrict mayor, was shot dead by two gunmen on a motorcycle in Samut Sakhon; police are investigating a possible motive linked to recent conflicts.
Two Men On Modified Motorcycle Killed In Head-On Crash
Two men on a modified motorcycle were killed in a head-on collision with an SUV on Highway 2 in Udon Thani on July 4, after the motorcycle cut across traffic against the proper direction of travel.
Thai King Honors Eight Monks Killed In Vehicle Collision
Eight Buddhist monks killed in a vehicle collision near Mukdahan on July 2 received royal honors from the Thai King, including special cremation rites and water blessing ceremonies.
Fugitive Arrested in Phuket After 20-Year Manhunt
A 65-year-old fugitive wanted for his wife's murder two decades ago has been arrested in Phuket Town after evading authorities across multiple provinces. Police from the Crime Suppression Division tracked him down following a lengthy invest