Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
11-Year-Old Boy with Autism Crashes Truck Into Monks
An 11-year-old boy with autism crashed his parents' pickup truck into a Buddhist alms procession in Mukdahan province, killing 10 monks. Authorities are coordinating welfare protections for the child, who was registered as disabled before t
British Tourist Arrested for Assaulting Phuket Tuk-Tuk Driver
A 33-year-old British tourist has been arrested in Phuket for assaulting a tuk-tuk driver in Patong after the incident circulated on social media, with Thai authorities revoking his visa and detaining him for legal proceedings.
Tutor Center Owner Facing Interrogation Over Civil Service Exam Fraud
A tutor center owner faces interrogation over allegations of defrauding civil service exam applicants by falsely promising placements in government agencies for fees reaching 300,000 baht. Police are gathering evidence from multiple victims
Police Dismantle Tiger Gambling Network, Seize 46 Million Baht
Police dismantled a major online gambling network handling over 500 million baht monthly, arresting three suspects in Chiang Mai and seizing 46 million baht in assets including luxury vehicles and cash.
Authorities Probe Two Nominee Businesses at IT Square Bangkok
Authorities inspected two Bangkok businesses suspected of using Thai nominees to illegally operate foreign-controlled companies, with evidence suggesting violations of Thailand's Foreign Business Act involving Chinese investors.
British Man Deported After Patong Taxi Driver Assault
A British man accused of assaulting a Patong taxi driver over a 300-baht fare dispute has been ordered deported after Thai immigration revoked his stay permission.
Authorities Raid Two Chinese Firms For Suspected Nominee Business
Thai authorities raided two Chinese-linked firms in Bangkok on July 1 for allegedly using Thai nationals as fronts to illegally operate businesses, with one company managing visa applications and the other providing business services while
Former Lam Singer Dies in Monk Procession Truck Crash
A former lam singer and father of young singer Oy Saengsilp died when a pickup truck struck a monk procession in Maha Sarakham Province, killing dozens of monks in the tragic accident.
Smuggled Cigarettes Top Contraband Cases in June
Thailand's Excise Department arrested over 3,100 contraband cases in June 2024, with smuggled cigarettes accounting for nearly two-thirds of violations as trafficking networks increasingly exploit border zones and storage facilities to evad
Police Deploy Officers At University Freshman Orientation
Police deployed officers at Phranakhon Rajabhat University's freshman orientation in Bangkok to prevent violence, hazing, and alcohol-related incidents among new students.
Mother Claims Son Is Scapegoat In Murder Case
A mother is fighting to clear her son's name in a murder case in Nonthaburi, insisting he is a scapegoat while police investigate four other suspects who were at the scene.
Former Phuket Governor Charged Over Illegal Hotel License
Former Phuket Governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada has been charged with criminal misconduct for approving a hotel license for a luxury resort that allegedly violated environmental compliance requirements.