Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Man arrested for charging tourists B100 to access Promthep Cape
PHUKET: A 21-year-old Thai man has been arrested after allegedly collecting money from tourists at Promthep Cape while falsely claiming it was an official access fee to enter the popular Phuket viewpoint.
Matoom Techin Apologizes to Kim Soo Hyun as Prosecutors Seek Arrest Warrant for YouTuber Who Used AI-Generated Voice to Spread False Information
Matoom Techin apologized to Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun after prosecutors sought an arrest warrant for a YouTuber who used AI-generated voice to spread false rumors about him. Police confirmed the voice was artificially manipulated and photos
Abbot Reveals Timeline of Temple Shooting, Opens One Major Lead
Police investigating the shooting of a temple abbot in Kamphaengphet Province have identified footprints near the scene as a major lead, with the suspect potentially fleeing toward the Ping River. The abbot, recovering at a relative's home,
Buddhist Monk Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle While Returning from Alms Round
A Buddhist monk from Chiang Mai died from injuries sustained when a Toyota struck him while he returned from his morning alms round in San Pa Tong District; the driver tested positive for alcohol.
Mountain Guide Faces Charges Over Three Deaths on Mount Dukono Climb Despite Ban
A mountain guide in Indonesia faces negligence charges after three climbers died in a volcanic eruption on Mount Dukono on May 8, despite an official ban on climbing the active volcano since April.
Driver Rams Traffic Police Before Sobriety Checkpoint; Senior Officer Severely Injured, Gun and Ammunition Found
A driver rammed a traffic police officer near an alcohol checkpoint on Bangkok's Bangna-Trat Highway early May 22, leaving the senior officer with severe head injuries; police found a handgun and ammunition in the vehicle and detained two t
Shocking: Student van attempts to breach crossing gate as train operator makes emergency stop
A student shuttle van stalled on railroad tracks after attempting to breach a crossing barrier, forcing an emergency train stop just days after a May 16 collision killed eight people.
Young Australian Found Dead in Phuket Condo, White Powder Seized for Testing
A 27-year-old Australian man was found dead in a luxury Karon condominium in Phuket, with police seizing white powder from the scene for testing as part of their investigation.
Fire Breaks Out at Popular Pattaya Hotel, Four Injured as Tourists Evacuate
A fire broke out on the seventh-floor rooftop bar of a Pattaya hotel on May 21, injuring four people with smoke inhalation and burns as 173 guests evacuated safely. Officials suspect an electrical short circuit caused the blaze, which firef
Ismae Surrenders After Brief Police Negotiations; Four Criminal Warrants Outstanding
Suspect Ismae voluntarily surrendered to police in Yala's Muang District after negotiations, with four outstanding criminal warrants against him. Authorities warned the public that harboring fugitives is illegal.
Bangkok Labor Office Conducts Integrated Crackdown on Popular Market, Arrests 9 Illegal Foreign Workers
Bangkok labor authorities arrested 9 undocumented foreign workers at Sai Yai Market on May 21, cracking down on illegal employment and protecting Thai workers' rights.
Russian illegal guide arrested in Phang Nga
PHUKET: A Russian national has been arrested in Phang Nga for allegedly working illegally as a tour guide while leading foreign tourists on a sightseeing trip, Phuket Tourist Police have confirmed.