Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Police Bust Illegal Used Car Operation, Arrest Two Chinese Nationals
Police arrested two Chinese nationals operating an illegal used car dealership in Chachoengsao Province, seizing 19 vehicles and charging them with working without permits and conducting unlicensed business.
Phone Shop Owner Questioned After Unknowingly Buying Stolen iPhone
A phone shop owner in Pathum Thani faced police questioning after unknowingly buying a stolen iPhone 17 Pro Max that had its security system illegally removed, prompting him to warn others in the industry about widespread device unlocking f
Drug Bust Nets Thousands of Pills, Nearly 1kg of Ice
Authorities in Prachuap Khiri Khan dismantled a drug trafficking network using parcel deliveries, arresting three men and seizing over 4,000 methamphetamine pills and nearly 1 kilogram of crystal methamphetamine.
Tactical Shooting Debuts at Thai Armed Forces Games
Tactical shooting made its debut at Thailand's 56th Armed Forces Games in Nakhon Ratchasima, with marksmen from all military branches competing across three rifle categories from June 29 to July 3. The Royal Thai Police dominated the inaugu
Authorities Inspect Fuel Tanker Ship in Surat Thani Waters
Marine Police Region 2 inspected fuel tanker BIG SEA 103 in Surat Thani waters on June 30 to prevent illegal fuel smuggling, finding no violations during the operation.
Police Bust Drug Party At Luxury Bangkok Resort
Police arrested 12 people at a Bangkok resort after raiding a drug party, nabbing two murder and drug suspects along with a French tourist and seizing ecstasy, methamphetamine, and ketamine. A follow-up search uncovered a major drug manufac
Village Chief Accused Of Gambling While Reporting Others
A village chief in Buriram Province faces allegations of organizing illegal gambling games while previously having residents arrested for the same offense, with villagers now demanding his prosecution or removal.
Southern Thailand Unrest Escalates With Bombings, Shootings
Violence erupted across Thailand's southern border provinces with bombings, shootings, and arson attacks, including raids on petrol stations in Yala and a roadside bombing in Narathiwat that injured two Malaysian tourists. Officials have or
Thai Airways Stewardess Arrested In Melbourne With 1kg Heroin
Thai Airways flight attendant arrested at Melbourne Airport with 1 kilogram of heroin in her luggage, prompting Thai and Australian authorities to investigate the smuggling operation and its origins.
Former Phuket Official Accused Of Illegal Land Dealing
Former Phuket administrative chief Rungruang Thimabut faces extortion charges after investigators linked him to an alleged money trail connecting to a separate bribery case involving local government recruitment exams in Southern Thailand.
Ex-Phuket Governor Arrested Over Bribery Scheme
Ex-Phuket Governor Roongrueang Thimabutr was arrested on June 30 for allegedly extorting bribes from a businessman and soliciting payments from civil service exam candidates through associates including his secretary.
Search Underway After Construction Barge Sinks In Samut Prakan
A construction barge sank near Thai Central Chemical Company's pier in Samut Prakan on June 30, prompting authorities to inspect dock safety and deploy divers to search for one missing person.