Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
US Monks Mourn Thai Colleagues Killed in Mukdahan Crash
US Buddhist monks from the Walk for Peace pilgrimage expressed deep condolences after nine Thai monks were killed in a vehicle crash in Mukdahan province on July 2, saying the tragedy reminded them of their own vulnerability while walking t
Police Investigate 60 Million Baht Village Fund Fraud in Chiang Mai
Police launched an accelerated investigation into the embezzlement of over 60 million baht from village cooperative funds in Chiang Mai's Doi Lo district, affecting residents across four subdistricts.
Russian Climbers Arrested After Empire State Proposal
Russian base jumpers Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus were arrested after scaling the Empire State Building on July 3 and proposing at the 443-meter summit. The unauthorized stunt resulted in multiple charges including trespassing and reckle
Man Arrested In Cement-Weighted Body Murder Case
A 39-year-old man was arrested and brought to court after a body weighted with cement was found in a pond in Nonthaburi province. The suspect denies involvement in the murder and claims he's being falsely blamed for the killing.
King Extends Royal Care To Injured, Deceased Monks In Truck Crash
The King has granted royal medical care to monks injured in a pickup truck collision with a Buddhist alms procession in Mukdahan Province that killed at least 10 monks on July 2.
Manual Transmission Driver Insists 11-Year-Old Can Really Drive
A manual transmission driver claims an 11-year-old boy who crashed into ten Buddha statues after a 10-kilometer drive actually possessed real driving skills, arguing the child must have shifted gears to prevent engine stalling.
Thai Officials Face Discipline Over Local Gov Exam Fraud
Five civil servants from Thailand's Department of Local Administration face discipline after suspected corruption was discovered in a local government civil service exam; the Interior Ministry is establishing a disciplinary committee to inv
Deputy District Chief Arrested For Extorting 6,000 Baht In Gun Transfer Fee
A deputy district chief in Saraburi province was arrested for extorting 6,000 baht from a man seeking to transfer inherited firearms, with undercover officers documenting the illegal payment in May.
Chiang Mai Military Kills Four Drug Smugglers
Thai border patrol forces killed four drug smugglers in a five-minute firefight in Chiang Mai on July 2, seizing 760,000 methamphetamine tablets, heroin, and raw opium worth millions of baht.
Construction Crane Collapses in Bangkok, One Injured
A construction crane collapsed in Bangkok's Bang Rak district on July 3, injuring one person who was taken to hospital. Authorities cordoned off the area while investigating the cause.
South Korean Bank Manager Steals With Cartoon Toy Money
A South Korean bank manager embezzled over 70 million won by replacing real cash in the vault with colorful cartoon toy money featuring ducks and bears, a scheme that went undetected until an employee spotted irregularities.
Police Locate Delivery Driver in Drug Smuggling Case
Police have located a delivery rider suspected of dropping off packages to airline employee Ms. Mina, who was arrested in Australia on drug trafficking charges, and brought him in for questioning at Bangkok Metropolitan Police Headquarters.