Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Tragedy as 13-Year-Old Boy Drowns While Attempting to Rescue Struggling Friend
A 13-year-old boy drowned while attempting to rescue his 14-year-old friend who was struggling in strong currents at Tharuean Pier in Bangkok; both bodies were recovered after more than two hours of searching.
Two Students Granted Bail of 50,000 Baht Each in High-Speed Crash Case Against Traffic Police
Two university students were released on 50,000-baht bail each after a vehicle struck a traffic police officer at a checkpoint in Bangkok on May 22, seriously injuring him during a reckless driving incident.
Indian Man Arrested on Koh Phangan for Posting Gun-Toting Videos on Social Media, Found Dealing Drugs at Parties
Indian national arrested on Koh Phangan after posting armed videos on social media while dealing drugs at parties; police seized methamphetamine, MDMA, ketamine and a firearm from his residence.
Turkish Man Dies in Hotel Room After Swallowing Drug Capsules That Ruptured in His Stomach
A 24-year-old Turkish man died in a Samut Prakan hotel room after drug capsules he swallowed ruptured in his stomach, causing cardiac arrest. Over 50 packages were found scattered in the room after he ingested them to smuggle past customs.
Tragic Collision: Six Killed Including 2-Year-Old Child When Pickup Truck Loses Control in Heavy Rain
A 22-year-old driver lost control of his pickup truck in heavy rain on a Chumphon highway, triggering a head-on collision that killed six people including a 2-year-old child in Sawi District.
Lost Money, Lost Freedom: Authorities Arrest Cambodian Fortune Teller for Defrauding Woman and Sexual Assault, Extorting Over 1.7 Million Baht
A 65-year-old Cambodian fortune teller was arrested in Chon Buri for defrauding a woman of 1.7 million baht and sexually assaulting her during fake spiritual rituals between January and April 2025.
Police Spokesman Visits Traffic Officer Critically Injured After Student Driver Plows Through Checkpoint
A traffic officer remains hospitalized with serious injuries after a student driver rammed through a Bangkok checkpoint on May 22, prompting senior police leadership to visit and reaffirm the importance of such safety measures.
No Room for Shortcuts – Police and Railways Joint Action Plan Must Prevent Future Tragedies
Police and railways officials outlined comprehensive short, medium, and long-term safety measures following a deadly Bangkok train-bus collision that killed eight people, including improved warning systems, traffic coordination, and enforce
Shocking: Jaturong Mokjok Opens Up About Sexual Abuse Suffered to Advance Entertainment Career, a Lifelong Scar
Thai entertainer Jaturong Mokjok revealed he endured sexual abuse as a young performer to launch his career, describing it as a lifelong scar he would accept again given the same circumstances.
Case Stalled: Woman Seeks to Reclaim Pickup Truck from Buriram Moneylender Who Claims It Was Dismantled, Offers Illegal Plate-Swapped Vehicle
A Buriram furniture shop owner claims a moneylender has refused to return a pickup truck pledged as collateral for a 45,000-baht loan, instead claiming it was dismantled and offering an illegal plate-swapped vehicle for an additional 120,00
Illegal Loan Gang Arrested with Predatory 304% Annual Interest Rates, Flooding City with Flyers
Police arrested a 19-year-old distributor for an illegal loan network charging predatory 304% annual interest rates and flooding Chiang Mai with promotional flyers, revealing a multi-province operation that persisted despite previous convic
National Police Chief Visits Koh Si Chang to Monitor Royal Development Project and Enhance Island Security
National Police Chief General Kittisak Punpetch visited Koh Si Chang to inspect security operations, boost officer morale, and monitor a royal island development project aimed at improving safety and tourism infrastructure.