Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Mahout Killed in Elephant Attack in Phang Nga
A Thai mahout died and an Omani tourist was injured when a 20-year-old elephant became agitated during a guided ride in Phang Nga's Song Prak subdistrict on Saturday, trampling the mahout fatally after he fell while trying to control the an
Police Committee Chairman conducts ‘study visit’ Phuket City Police Station
House of Representatives Police Committee visited Phuket City Police Station to evaluate traffic management and crime prevention efforts, pledging support to resolve chronic congestion at Koh Kaew.
Patong Police Arrest Trio for Nighttime Copper Wire Theft
Patong police arrested three Thai nationals for stealing copper wire and electrical equipment from abandoned buildings in the Patong-Karon area during nighttime operations.
Phuket Provincial Administrative Chief Officer Arrested in Alleged National Exam Bribery Case
Phuket's Provincial Administrative Chief Officer was arrested on bribery charges related to local government recruitment exams following an Anti-Corruption Police investigation.
International Schools Checked as Phuket Targets Illegal Nominee Businesses
Phuket police launched a crackdown on nominee businesses and illegal land occupation, including inspections of international schools as part of efforts to combat organized crime.
Phuket Police Raid Busts Downtown Drug Den, Three Suspects Arrested
Phuket City Police dismantled a downtown drug distribution operation Thursday, arresting three suspects and seizing crystal methamphetamine from a residence in Soi Phunphol 11.
Shooting at Phatthalung Council President's House Over Exam Fraud
A Phatthalung subdistrict council president's house was shot at following allegations he collected bribes from job applicants in a local government exam fraud scheme, though police have not confirmed details and no injuries were reported.
Taxi Driver Shot Dead on Koh Samui: Dispute Escalates from Personal Feud to Fatal Violence
A taxi driver was shot dead on Koh Samui after a dispute with rival drivers escalated into violence; police arrested one suspect and are hunting seven others involved in the fatal attack.
Police Spokesman Reports Thai Suspects Extradited from Laos, Call Center Gang Case to Be Prosecuted Immediately
Thai police received 106 suspects extradited from Laos at the border and will immediately prosecute those linked to call center scams and online fraud after screening for trafficking victims and cross-referencing crime databases.
Police Spokesman Clarifies: Police Officers Can Be Influencers, But Must Follow Uniform and Grooming Standards
Police officers can work as social media influencers but must maintain proper uniform and grooming standards while posting in uniform, according to Royal Thai Police clarification on May 27.
Thailand train-bus crash compensation paid, motorists charged
Six families of victims killed in a May 16 train-bus collision in Thailand have received 2.9 million baht in compensation, with charges filed against the train driver and motorists found blocking the tracks.
Viral Video: Three Thai Street Fighters Swarm Foreign Tourist in Pattaya Street Brawl, but Unable to Overpower
Three Thai men attacked a foreign tourist on Pattaya's Walking Street early May 27, but the foreigner fought back effectively, landing a strong punch that dropped one attacker before a bystander separated them.