Thailand Crime & Accident Reports — Police News
Girl, 14, Reports Father's Three-Year Sexual Abuse to Mother; Man Arrested
A 14-year-old girl in Ubon Ratchathani reported that her father sexually abused her for three years starting at age 11, threatening to deny her school fees to keep her silent. Police arrested the 48-year-old man after the girl's mother cont
Woman's Organ Donation Saves Five Lives After Motorcycle Crash
A 33-year-old mother from Phetchabun died from head injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash, and her family's decision to donate her organs saved five lives by providing two corneas, two kidneys, and a heart to waiting patients.
Landlord Scammed After Renting to Smooth-Talking Tenant
A Buriram landlord lost months of rent and utilities after trusting a smooth-talking truck driver tenant who moved in without a deposit, then disappeared after two months without paying anything.
Court Revokes Bail for Ex-Subdistrict Chief in Corruption Case
A court revoked bail for Songchai Nokkamim, former subdistrict chief in Samut Prakan Province, over concerns he could interfere with witnesses in a corruption case involving inflated solar lighting pole procurement.
Bank Guard and Driver Clash in Weapons Fight
A bank driver and security guard clashed with a baton and knife behind a bank in Sri Racha, Chon Buri, leaving both injured during a dispute rooted in a two-month rivalry.
Canadian Man Arrested in Chiang Mai Sexual Assault Case
A 38-year-old Canadian man was arrested at a Chiang Mai hotel on September 23 after a British tourist reported a sexual assault that occurred earlier that month. Police acted quickly after discovering he planned to flee Thailand.
17-Year-Old Arrested in Soldier's Fatal Shooting
A 17-year-old and his gang have been arrested for fatally shooting a 28-year-old soldier in Buriram Province on September 23, claiming it was revenge for an earlier attack on his older brother.
Drug suspect arrested after fleeing up tree during raid
A drug suspect was arrested in Ratchaburi after police found him hiding in a jackfruit tree during a raid, discovering 41 methamphetamine pills on his person.
Drug Smugglers Open Fire at Checkpoint in Gunfight
Drug smugglers opened fire on police during a checkpoint stop in Chiang Rai, sparking a five-minute gunfight that left one suspect dead and leading to the seizure of 4.5 million methamphetamine pills.
Woman Arrested for Pawning Rented Cars in Phuket
A 31-year-old woman was arrested in Kathu for renting vehicles from companies and pawning them online, netting approximately 300,000 baht from cars rented in Bangkok and Phuket.
Thai Police Partner With LINE to Combat Online Fraud
Thai police partnered with LINE Thailand to combat rising online fraud through educational content on the LINE Today platform, as scammers increasingly target young people with sophisticated schemes.
US Secret Service Praises Phuket Police Cooperation
PHUKET: The US Secret Service has thanked Phuket police for their cooperation in investigations into counterfeit US dollar banknotes and other transnational crimes.