Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Savings Group Leader Jailed for Embezzling 1.7 Million Baht
A savings group chairman in Phitsanulok was sentenced to 18 months in prison for embezzling 1.7 million baht from 170 members, with the court ordering asset seizure to compensate victims who have waited since 2020 to recover their deposits.
Grandfather Arrested for Attempting to Assault 17-Year-Old Granddaughter
A 60-year-old man in Kanchanaburi has been arrested for attempting to sexually assault his 17-year-old granddaughter and was found with 60 methamphetamine pills at his home. The girl fled to a temple after recording the assault attempt and
Coconut Tree Kills Woman, 74, During Storm in Nakhon Pathom
A 74-year-old woman died when a 20-metre coconut tree snapped during a storm and struck her in an orchid garden in Nakhon Pathom province on August 18. She had been collecting fallen fruit when the 60-year-old tree toppled in strong winds a
Activist Files Lese-Majeste Complaint Against MP Ice Rukchonok
An activist filed a lese-majeste complaint against People's Party MP Ice Rukchonok over a social media post using royal language, her second such case as she awaits trial on an earlier similar conviction.
Van Overturns on Doi Inthanon; Rescue Crew Frees Trapped Passenger
A van overturned on Doi Inthanon near Pa Dok Siao Waterfall on August 18, trapping a male passenger who was rescued by emergency crews and taken to hospital.
Land Official Files Fraud Complaint Against Estate Manager
Khon Kaen land officials filed fraud charges against an estate manager who falsely claimed a property deed was lost when seeking a replacement, though the original document was held by a local temple. The applicant obtained a certified copy
Man Arrested With Modified Blank-Fire Guns Converted to Live Ammunition
A man was arrested in Pathum Thani province after police found three illegally modified blank-fire guns converted to fire live ammunition in his condominium. He had purchased the gun parts online and sold modified weapons to friends to fina
Swimming Instructor Offers to Return Only Half of Money
A swimming instructor who met a subdistrict officer through a dating app in June allegedly defrauded him of over 514,800 baht by concealing her recent marriage and divorce, then offered to repay only half when confronted in August.
Mother Claims Car Intentionally Rammed Motorcycle With 7-Month-Old Aboard
A mother filed a police complaint after dashcam footage showed a white sedan deliberately ramming her motorcycle carrying a 7-month-old baby on August 14 near Petchkasem Soi 69, despite the driver initially claiming he accidentally hit the
Malaysian Tourists Threaten Hat Yai Boycott Over Traffic Fines
A Malaysian tourist's viral video claiming 17 motorcyclists were unfairly fined 15,000 baht in Hat Yai has triggered boycott calls, though police say only nine vehicles violated traffic laws with fines totaling 12,000 baht.
Drug Suspect Shot in Gunfight After Ramming Police Vehicle
A drug suspect wanted for methamphetamine trafficking opened fire on police in Tha Sala District after ramming a patrol vehicle, and was critically wounded in the ensuing gunfight near a fruit orchard.
Woman Admits to Marriage Scam, Says Divorce Was Recent
A contract teacher admitted to romance scam after a subdistrict administrator discovered she was still married when she met him on a dating app in June, having collected over 514,000 baht from him in just weeks.