Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Suvarnabhumi Airport Clarifies X-Ray System Operating Normally, Outbound Screening Focuses on Explosives Detection
Suvarnabhumi Airport clarified that its baggage X-ray system operates normally and is designed to detect explosives, after a Thai crew member was arrested in Australia with drugs in their luggage. The airport emphasized it coordinates with
Teacher Arrested for Sexually Abusing Middle School Girl for Years, Forcing Her to Send Explicit Videos; Desperate Family Seeks Help from Pueying Foundation
A Chiang Mai school teacher has been arrested for sexually abusing a middle school student over a year, forcing her to send explicit videos and causing severe psychological trauma. The girl's family reported the case to the Pueying Foundati
Rescue of First-Grade Girl Abused by Methamphetamine-Addicted Mother Who Kicked Her Down Stairs and Burned Her Hand
A seven-year-old girl in Khon Kaen was rescued after her methamphetamine-addicted mother kicked her down stairs and burned her hand with a lighter; the mother is now in custody receiving addiction treatment.
Police Rescue Chinese Man Victimized by Call Center Scam Gang Attempting to Extort 2 Million Yuan from Father
Thai police rescued a Chinese man trapped by an international call center scam gang that had already extorted approximately 10 million baht from him and demanded additional ransom from his father.
Passenger Complains After Van Driver Abandons 8 People on Roadside, Claims Vehicle Breakdown Before Driving Off
A Future-Nakhon Nayok van driver abandoned eight passengers on a roadside near Thanyaburi on June 29, claiming mechanical failure before driving away normally, prompting a complaint from one of the stranded travelers.
Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Ananda Asvabhokhin in Money Laundering Case Linked to Dhammakaya Temple; Doctor Claims Critical Illness with Risk of Death
Court issues arrest warrant for real estate developer Ananda Asvabhokhin in a money laundering case linked to Dhammakaya Temple, though his doctors claim he is critically ill with kidney failure and at risk of death if moved from hospital c
Narcotics Bureau Coordinates with AFP to Expand International Heroin Trafficking Network Investigation, Raids Woman's Apartment in Thailand
Thailand's Narcotics Bureau is working with Australian authorities to dismantle an international heroin trafficking network after an airline crew member was arrested in Melbourne attempting to smuggle drugs. Authorities raided a suspect's a
Internet users share chat with mysterious woman asking about smuggling items to Australia after Thai airline employee arrested for heroin
A Thai airline employee arrested in Australia for smuggling 1 kilogram of heroin has sparked online alerts after internet users shared screenshots of chats with a mysterious woman named "Paeng" proposing similar smuggling jobs to the countr
Anti-Corruption Commission to Present Local Exam Fraud Case to Board Next Week, Targeting All Money Trails with 3-6 Month Timeline
The National Anti-Corruption Commission is presenting evidence next week of a 2025 local exam fraud scheme involving over 3,000 hired officials and bribes starting at 300,000 baht. Investigators plan to complete the case within 3-6 months w
Young Mother Confused After Being Punched in the Mouth While Holding Baby, but Police Say She's at Fault—and Court Agrees
A 23-year-old mother in Samut Prakan was punched in the mouth by a male neighbor while holding her baby after a noise dispute, but police ruled her at fault for cursing first—a decision that has left her seeking justice through the courts.
Ferrari Owner Furious! Children Climbing on Car Leaves It Covered in Scratches, Parents Refuse Compensation
A Ferrari owner in Yunnan, China is pursuing legal action after four children climbed and slid down his 3.6 million yuan luxury car, causing extensive scratches and damage that the parents refuse to adequately compensate for.
Thai police remand man over attack on Vietnamese woman case
A 30-year-old man was remanded in custody after attacking a Vietnamese woman with a box cutter near Silom in Bangkok; he claimed he acted after hearing voices and denied targeting her based on her appearance.