Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Police Dismantle Online Gambling Network, Seize Over 1 Million Baht in Cash and Gold
Thai police dismantled an online gambling network in Tak Province on May 26, seizing over 1 million baht in cash, gold, and arresting three operators who managed roughly 100 million baht in annual transactions.
Family of Final Victim in Train-Bus Collision Arrives to Claim Body, Describes Deceased's Solitary Life
Family members claimed the body of the eighth and final victim of a train-bus collision at Bangkok's Asok-Dindeang intersection, a 44-year-old insurance worker whose isolated life meant he had no close family to initially report him missing
Pattaya transwoman left with neck wound after alleged stabbing by boyfriend
A 30-year-old transwoman was stabbed in the neck inside a Pattaya rental room early May 26; police are hunting her boyfriend, identified as Boss, who fled the scene after an argument over 700 baht.
Renowned Japanese Baseball Team Manager Resigns After Arrest for Assaulting His Daughter
Shinnosuke Abe, manager of Japan's Yomiuri Giants baseball team, resigned after his arrest for physically assaulting his 18-year-old daughter during a quarrel at his Tokyo home on May 25.
Found: F1 Legend Mika Salo Slashed by Motorcycle Assailant in Bangkok Attack
Former F1 driver Mika Salo was slashed on the leg by a motorcycle assailant while crossing a Bangkok street near a hotel on May 26. Police located the 59-year-old Finnish driver and launched an investigation after the attack.
Transport Ministry Orders Installation of Automatic Barriers at All Railway Crossings to Prevent Accidents
Thailand's Transport Ministry will install automatic barriers at railway crossings nationwide within 1-2 years following a deadly train-bus collision at Bangkok's Makkasan intersection that killed eight people in May.
Drug-Addicted Son Kills Mother in Horrific Home Attack; History of Severe Drug Addiction with Hallucinations Revealed
A 37-year-old man with severe drug addiction killed his mother in Sichon District, Nakhon Si Thammarat on May 26, stabbing her multiple times during a delusional episode shortly after returning from rehabilitation.
Police Arrest Woman in Real Estate Investment Scam; Victims Lost Money After Fraudsters Cut Contact
Police arrested a 47-year-old woman in Pathum Thani for allegedly allowing her bank account to be used in a real estate investment scam that defrauded victims of over 920,000 baht since 2021. She claims her girlfriend was the mastermind beh
Police Chief Orders 88 Stations to Investigate Attack on F1 Legend Mika Salo
A Thai motorcycle assailant attacked legendary Formula 1 driver Mika Salo with a knife in Bangkok's Thonglor area, prompting police to launch a nationwide investigation across all 88 stations.
Boxing trainer attacks referee after dispute over fight decision – indefinite stadium ban issued
A boxing trainer at World Siam Stadium was banned indefinitely after punching a referee in the face following a disputed decision in a match for a 300,000-baht scholarship on May 25.
Former F1 Driver Mika Salo Injured in Suspected Bangkok Knife Attack
Former F1 driver Mika Salo required 28 stitches after a suspected knife attack by a motorcycle rider in Bangkok, with hospital staff reporting multiple similar slash wound cases that evening.
Ko Pha-ngan Police Arrest British Man for Drunk Driving Hit-and-Run Against Renowned Doctor, Seek Detention and Oppose Bail
A 51-year-old British man was arrested in Ko Samui on charges of drunk driving, hit-and-run, and cocaine possession after striking a renowned doctor on Ko Pha-ngan on May 23; police oppose bail citing serious offenses and flight risk.