Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Man Throws Rocks at Cars on Phuket Bypass Road
A man was filmed throwing rocks at vehicles on Phuket's bypass road, sparking safety concerns on social media, though no injuries or damage have been reported.
Mother Sentenced For Forcing Daughter Into Prostitution
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court yesterday (June 29) sentenced a 30-year-old woman to long term imprisonment after she forced her daughter into prostitution in Tokyo, Japan.
Backhoe Seized In Illegal Kamala Hills Road Probe
PHUKET: Authorities have seized a backhoe and launched an investigation after discovering an illegally constructed mountain road and concrete paving inside a national forest reserve on the Kamala hills bordering Mueang and Kathu Districts.
Russian Man Found Dead in Kathu Hotel Room
PHUKET: A 44-year-old Russian man was found dead in his hotel room in Kathu yesterday evening (June 29) after friends, unable to contact him for three days, forced their way inside, police have confirmed.
Woman Discovers Friend Dead After Three Days
A 44-year-old Russian man was found dead in his Kathu, Phuket apartment after a Thai friend discovered him following three days of no contact; police suspect suicide based on preliminary findings.
Six Dead In German Youth Center Shooting
A gunman opened fire at a youth welfare center in Stade, Germany on June 29, killing at least six people; two suspects have been arrested as investigators work to determine the motive.
Former Kuankalong Subdistrict Mayor Flees Country
Former Kuankalong Subdistrict mayor has fled Thailand after courts approved arrest warrants for allegedly defrauding 16 job applicants by claiming he could rig civil service exams in Satun Province.
South Korea Deploys 160 Police For Team's World Cup Return
South Korea will deploy 160 police officers at Incheon Airport when its national team returns from the 2026 World Cup after a disappointing group-stage elimination, amid threats against head coach Hong Myung-bo.
Three People Arrested with Drugs and Assets Worth Over 300,000 Baht Seized in Chalong
Police arrested three drug suspects in Chalong and seized narcotics and assets totaling over 300,000 baht during a coordinated operation involving more than 50 officers.
Former Police Officer Arrested for Alleged Attempted Murder in Phuket
A former police officer with a criminal record has been arrested in Bangkok on suspicion of attempted murder in Phuket, following an investigation by the Crime Suppression Division.
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Australian Man Allegedly Murders Girl, 17, in Pattaya, and More
An Australian man was arrested by Thailand's Central Investigation Bureau on suspicion of murdering a 17-year-old girl in Pattaya during the past week.
Shocking Incident: Red-Plated Mercedes Crashes Into Multiple Vehicles on Srivara Road
A red-plated Mercedes rammed multiple vehicles on Srivara Road on June 29, striking at least five to six cars in succession during school hours before police intervened. The driver claimed he lost control after an argument with his girlfrie