Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Phuket among targets in B200mn heroin trafficking network
PHUKET: Phuket was among the intended destinations for more than 65 kilogrammes of heroin seized in a major crackdown on a transnational drug trafficking network involving a Nigerian man and two Thai women, police have confirmed.
National Police Chief Orders Strict Enforcement at Railway Crossings, Calls Meeting with Police Nationwide on May 26
Thailand's national police chief is imposing strict enforcement at railway crossings and has called a nationwide meeting for May 26 to address traffic violations and congestion issues affecting police-controlled intersections.
Siripong Acknowledges Train Driver Negligence, Orders Comprehensive Drug Testing for All Transport Workers
Deputy Transport Minister Siripong acknowledged a train driver's negligence in a deadly bus-train collision that killed eight people in Bangkok and ordered mandatory drug testing for all transport workers nationwide.
Family Holds Ceremony at Wreckage of Bus 206 to Summon Spirit of 'Nam L' Before Taking Body Home to Chiang Mai
The family of 34-year-old Suphap held a Buddhist ceremony at the bus depot to retrieve her body following the fatal Bus 206 collision, with her brother calling for stricter transportation safety standards to prevent similar tragedies.
Police Sub-Lieutenant Accused of Sexual Assault on Server, Party Claims Incident Was 'Normal'
A police sub-lieutenant in Kanchanaburi is accused of sexually assaulting a 20-year-old waitress at a Thai BBQ restaurant, with CCTV footage released by the owner after the suspect's party allegedly dismissed the incident as "normal.
Abbot of Prominent Chiang Mai Temple Stripped of Monastic Status Over Controversial Video with Housekeeper; Claims Health Issues
A Chiang Mai abbot has renounced his monastic status following a controversial video showing a monk with a housekeeper in his quarters; he denies involvement, claiming health issues.
Police Major Surrenders After Being Exposed in Gang of 5 Officers Extorting Chinese Nationals; Facing Dismissal
A police major surrendered after being exposed as part of a five-officer gang that extorted over 1.2 million baht from Chinese nationals held captive in Saraburi Province, with all suspects facing dismissal and serious criminal charges.
Nigerian suspect arrested in Nonthaburi with 7 bank cards and 42 mobile phones
Police arrested a Nigerian man in Nonthaburi after finding 42 mobile phones and seven bank cards in his possession, suspected of involvement in a romance scam network operated with his Thai girlfriend.
Teacher 'Ajarn Om' Detained Pending Custody Hearing; Police Oppose Bail Due to Evidence Tampering Concerns
A 62-year-old teacher known as Ajarn Om has been detained pending a court remand hearing on charges of raping and abusing minors aged 15-18, with police opposing bail citing concerns about witness intimidation and evidence tampering.
Popular Cafe Busted for Illegally Selling Drugs and Medical Devices to Over 50 Beauty Clinics
Bangkok authorities busted a popular cafe operating as an illegal distribution hub for unregistered cosmetic injectables and medical devices, seizing over 4 million baht in products supplied to more than 50 beauty clinics across Thailand fo
70-Year-Old Woman Left Homeless After 18-Year-Old Impersonates Government Official, Cons Village Committee Out of 400,000 Baht for House Construction
An 18-year-old posing as a government official scammed a Buriram village committee out of 400,000 baht meant for house construction, leaving a 70-year-old woman homeless after her home was demolished. Authorities have confirmed the fraud an
Myanmar man found stabbed near Korat railway station
A 35-year-old Myanmar national was found stabbed near a railway station in Nakhon Ratchasima province on the evening of May 20, with police still searching for the suspect.