Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Region 5 Police Launch Crackdown on Illegal Workers; 150 Detained in 10-Site Sweep, 20 Facing Charges
Police in Chiang Mai launched a 10-site crackdown on illegal workers, detaining 150 foreign nationals and charging 20, following the May 18 death of a woman allegedly killed by a Myanmar national who fled to his home country.
Supamas Orders Task Force to Assist Tourists and Injured in Pattaya Hotel Fire
A fire at a Pattaya hotel on May 21 trapped tourists and injured four people; Thai authorities have set up an emergency complaint center to help affected guests pursue compensation and medical coverage from the hotel.
Police Chief Convenes Multi-Agency Meeting to Address 19 Dangerous Intersection Points Across Bangkok, Prevent Future Incidents
Bangkok police identified 19 dangerous intersections after a fatal train-bus collision at Asok-Din Daeng crossing, launching immediate safety improvements including better signage, enhanced enforcement, and technology-based traffic manageme
Cunning Chinese Operators Secretly Produce Counterfeit Car Polish Under Thai Brand, Sold on Online Platforms
Chinese operators were arrested in Bangkok for illegally manufacturing and selling counterfeit CANA car polish online, with authorities warning the fake products contain toxic and carcinogenic chemicals.
Driver of Student Van Identified After Attempting to Run Past Railway Barrier; Police Question Him
Police identified a 55-year-old driver who attempted to cross a railway barrier in Lopburi while a train approached, but he refused to answer questions when contacted.
Senior Police Officer Denies Misconduct Against Female Server, Claims He Was Calling for Drinks; Station Chief Confident in Strong CCTV Evidence
A senior police officer in Kanchanaburi has been accused of indecent assault against a 20-year-old server at a restaurant in Mueang district; he denies wrongdoing but investigators say restaurant CCTV footage clearly documents the incident.
63 Gamblers and Operators Detained and Remanded in Custody; Samut Prakan Governor Orders Clarification from Responsible Officers Over Underground Casino Raid
Police raided an underground casino operating from a Samut Prakan hotel, detaining 63 gamblers and operators and seizing equipment and 43 million baht in daily turnover. The illegal operation streamed live games to online members across Tha
Forestry Department Confirms Dismissal and No Pension for Former Official Who Facilitated Illegal Land Deeds at Freedom Beach and Koh Kradan
The Forestry Department confirmed it dismissed a former official for facilitating illegal land deeds at Freedom Beach and Koh Kradan, and clarified the dismissed employee receives no pension despite previous reports suggesting otherwise.
Suchart Orders Swift Action! Assigns Lt. Gen. Nantachat to Raid and Dismantle Major Illegal Lumber Mill in Suphan Buri
Thai authorities raided an illegal timber mill in Suphan Buri Province and arrested its owner, seizing protected wood and machinery as part of a nationwide crackdown on forest crimes ordered by the Natural Resources and Environment Minister
Thai forces seize 1.08 million meth pills near Mekong River
Thai security forces seized 1.08 million methamphetamine pills near the Mekong River in Loei after suspected traffickers fled across the border into Laos during a pre-dawn raid Friday.
Heartbreaking: Identity of Final Victim in Bangkok May 16 Train-Bus Collision Confirmed—Former Chiang Mai Beauty Pageant Winner Was Set to Start New Job
The identity of the final victim in Bangkok's May 16 train-bus collision has been confirmed as a 34-year-old woman from Chiang Mai who was preparing to start a new job. Elle was heading to view an apartment when the accident occurred at the
Three charged over fatal train crash
BANGKOK: Police have charged three people with negligence causing death and injury as the investigation into the deadly train-bus collision last Saturday (May 16) in Bangkok picks up pace.