Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Mystery 'Mexican Batman' Catches Bike Thieves, Ties Them to Poles
A vigilante known as the "Batman of Lagos de Moreno" has captured at least five suspected motorcycle thieves in Mexico, binding them to poles with duct tape for police to arrest, sparking debate over whether he's a hero filling a law enforc
Police Honor Officer For Heroic Life-Saving Rescue
A Pathum Thani police officer received a commendation for rescuing a man attempting suicide from a pedestrian bridge by carefully approaching and safely pulling him to safety on June 30.
Minibus Driver Abandons Passengers, Apologizes Over Mechanical Failure
A Nakhon Nayok minibus driver was disciplined after abandoning passengers when a clutch pump failure left the vehicle unable to shift gears properly; he apologized for panicking and failing to arrange alternative transport to complete the r
Thai Airways Crew Member Arrested For Drug Smuggling In Australia
A Thai Airways crew member was arrested in Australia on June 25 after narcotics were discovered hidden in luggage, prompting Thai authorities to implement stricter preventive measures and enhanced coordination between aviation, customs, and
Exam Fraud Scheme Exposed in Local Government Recruitment
Authorities received evidence of fraud in Thailand's 2567-2569 local government recruitment exams, including over 3,000 unencrypted answer sheets leaked from a flash drive, with officials seeking to trace financial networks and seize assets
Thai Airways Flight Attendant Paid 8,800 Baht to Smuggle Drugs to Australia
A Thai Airways flight attendant was paid 8,800 baht to smuggle drugs into Australia, with authorities tracking an anonymous account named "Rose" that recruited her for the job.
Police Search Home Of Thai Air Hostess Arrested In Australia
Police and narcotics officers raided the home of a Thai flight attendant's mother in Phayao after the woman was arrested for smuggling drugs into Australia, finding ordinary living conditions with no signs of unusual wealth.
Thai Airways Incident Personal Matter, Not Organizational
Thailand's tourism minister says a Thai Airways flight attendant's drug arrest is a personal matter unrelated to the airline's operations, but vows stricter screening of crew and departing passengers to boost traveler confidence.
Finnish Man Arrested Near Bangkok Airport in Tax Fraud Case
Thai Customs Bureau 3 arrested a 69-year-old Finnish national hiding near Suvarnabhumi Airport under an Interpol warrant for allegedly defrauding over 4 million baht in taxes and falsifying accounting documents.
Award-Winning Teacher Arrested for Sexual Abuse of Student
A teacher in Chiang Mai who had received a "outstanding teacher" award was arrested for sexually abusing a 13-year-old female student multiple times since she was in 8th grade, with the mother discovering the abuse through social media.
Construction Barge Sinks; Two Rescue Efforts Underway
A construction barge sank near Suksawat in Bangkok's Samut Prakan province on June 30, with rescue teams responding to help two people in the water.
Facebook Used To Sell Endangered Wildlife
BANGKOK: The ghostly white creature curled up on a weighing scale is almost unrecognisable in the Facebook post offering it for sale. Only closer inspection reveals it to be a dead pangolin.