Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Muang Thong, Police Tero Stage Charity Match for Thai Special Olympics
Thai League clubs Muang Thong United and Police Tero FC will host a charity football match on August 29 to raise funds for the Thai Special Olympics, marking their fifth year supporting athletes with intellectual disabilities.
Pickup Driver Falls Asleep, Crashes Into Power Poles, Six Injured
A pickup truck driver fell asleep at the wheel in Nakhon Ratchasima Province on August 11, crashing into two power poles and injuring six passengers, including a young child.
Phuket Makes First Arrest in Nationwide Gun Crackdown
Phuket police arrested a suspect in the first move of a nationwide crackdown on illegal firearms ordered by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, with authorities stepping up checkpoints across the country since early August.
Ex-Sakon Nakhon Governor Charged in Blanket Procurement Fraud
Former Sakon Nakhon governor Chaimongkol Chaiyarab has been indicted for allegedly inflating blanket prices by 60 baht per unit in a 2010 emergency procurement that cost the province 3 million baht.
Ex-Official Charged in 44-Million-Baht Gym Equipment Scam
Former Pathum Thani PAO chairman Charn Puangpech has been charged with corruption over a 44-million-baht gym equipment scam involving inflated prices and bypassed procurement procedures across two fiscal years.
Young Guitarist Drowns in Pool in Chachoengsao
A 22-year-old guitarist drowned in a pool in Chachoengsao province on August 11 after swimming across with a friend he had just met; his body was recovered after he failed to resurface midway.
Famous Amulet Dealer Accused of Swapping Gold Buddha
A prominent Thai amulet dealer allegedly swapped a solid gold Buddhist amulet for a fake during authentication in August 2026, later settling with the 60-year-old owner for 9 million baht after she discovered the switch through comparison p
Customs Seizes Over 5.2 Tons of Smuggled Frozen Meat from China
Thai customs seized over 5 tons of undeclared frozen meat from China at Chiang Saen checkpoint in Chiang Rai, with the importer lacking required licenses and facing charges for tariff evasion.
Teacher Accused of Kicking Child, Forcing Chili in Mouth
A Chiang Mai parent accused a preschool teacher of kicking their 4-year-old daughter and forcing chili in her mouth, but the school threatened legal action instead of investigating the abuse claims.
Man Arrested After Bottle Attack Kills Wife at Home
A 69-year-old man in Udon Thani has been arrested after fatally striking his wife with a liquor bottle during a domestic dispute on August 7; she died two days later from a fractured skull sustained in the attack.
Man Arrested for Deleting Game Items Worth 1.1 Million Baht
A 24-year-old man was arrested in Bangkok for deleting over 1.1 million baht worth of in-game items from a DDTank Origin player's account after being denied access to sell it.
Amulet Dealers Seek Police Action on 300 Million Baht Fraud
Two amulet dealers filed a request with the Central Investigation Bureau seeking updates on their 300 million baht fraud case against fellow dealer Tone Bangkaew, with one investor revealing she lost 100 million baht on optical equipment sh