Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Community Fire in Downtown Ayutthaya Destroys 6 Houses, Students Evacuated from Nearby School
A fire destroyed six wooden houses in downtown Ayutthaya on May 20, forcing firefighters to extend hoses over 300 meters through cramped alleys and prompting the evacuation of students from a nearby school.
Homesick conscripts flee camp, steal motorcycle, fail drug test
Two homesick conscripts fled a military training camp in Udon Thani after just 18 days and stole a motorcycle to escape, later testing positive for methamphetamine when arrested in Nong Khai province.
Austrian deported over repeated drunken disturbances
PHUKET: An Austrian man accused of repeatedly causing public disturbances while intoxicated in Rawai has had his visa revoked and now faces deportation, Phuket Immigration have confirmed.
Wan Noor Demands Justice in MP Kamlasak Shooting: Who Is Behind the Attack?
Prachathai Party advisor Wan Noor demands justice following the assassination of MP Kamlasak Leewamoh in Narathiwat, calling for the public to identify who ordered the killing as perpetrators remain at large.
National Police Chief Empowers Deputy to File Charges Against Police Lieutenant Colonel Wirutm Over Allegations That Police Bureau Is Criminal Organization
Thailand's National Police Chief has authorized legal action against a police lieutenant colonel for allegedly defaming the police force in a November interview, claiming it functions as a criminal organization that collects bribes nationwi
Family Holds Funeral Rites for Rose, Who Died in Train-Bus Collision, at Her Hometown in Ubon Ratchathani Province
A 25-year-old Kasetsart University graduate died in a train-bus collision on May 16; her family held funeral rites in Ubon Ratchathani and called for improved safety measures at railroad crossings.
Police Crack Down on 'Sergeant Poi Pet' Gang: 10 Mule Accounts Used to Defraud Doctors in Massive Money Laundering Scheme
Police arrested 10 suspects operating a sophisticated mule account network used by the "Sergeant Poi Pet" gang to defraud doctors and launder money across eight provinces, with linked cases totaling over 123 million baht in damages.
Ming Chen Sun Returned to Pattaya Special Prison After Medical Assessment Shows Improvement
Chinese national Ming Chen Sun, charged with firearms and explosives offenses, has been transferred back to Pattaya Special Prison after recovering from a medical emergency that hospitalized him since May.
Drug Traffickers Disguise Orange Fentanyl as Ice, Duping Buyers—Authorities Warn of Dangerous Substance After Mekong River Seizure
Nong Khai authorities seized 118 kilograms of orange fentanyl disguised as ice along the Mekong River, warning that traffickers are grinding the dangerous drug to deceive buyers. The substance causes severe health effects including organ da
Raid on Prominent Temple Compound Nets High-Ranking Monk with Over 1,000 Child Abuse Files
A high-ranking monk at a Bangkok temple was arrested May 20 after police seized over 1,000 child abuse files from his devices following a cyber tipline report.
Motorcyclist Killed After Falling Under Moving Bus on Rama II Road
A 35-year-old motorcyclist died Wednesday after losing control on Rama II Road in Bangkok, falling under a moving public bus that ran him over. The victim was struck on an outbound route restricted to two lanes due to highway construction.
Cambodia's Kem Sokha reunited with critically ill mother amid house arrest
Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha, confined to house arrest on treason charges, was allowed to visit his critically ill mother in Phnom Penh after authorities granted permission on May 20.